Dr. James K. Okamoto, MD, ABFM, Family Practitioner
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Dr. James K. Okamoto, MD, ABFM

Family Practitioner

4/5(11)
94-849 Lumiaina St Waikele Professional Waipahu HI, 96797
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4/5

About

Dr. James Okamoto is a family practitioner practicing in Waipahu, HI. Dr. Okamoto specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Okamoto possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1992

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

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Dr. James K. Okamoto, MD, ABFM
Dr. James K. Okamoto, MD, ABFM's Expert Contributions
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  • What is the treatment for anemia?

    The treatment for anemia depends on the cause. Anemia is the term for a low red blood cell count, and there are may causes for this, so the most important question is, "Why are you anemic?". Did you lose blood from an injury, surgery, heavy periods? Are you deficient in iron or vitamin B12? A top doc will get a thorough history, do a physical and then order the appropriate blood tests to determine the treatment, which is ultimately determined by the cause. READ MORE

  • Should I take medications for seasonal allergies?

    It depends on the severity of your symptoms, and whether or not you have any other underlying conditions, like asthma. Studies show that when allergy sufferers keep their allergies under control there are less asthma attacks, so it definitely helps in those situations. If you are prone to sinus infections it also makes sense to treat allergies, as they can cause sinus congestion which can create an environment for sinusitis. If your symptoms are mild, then it is up to you whether it is worth taking medicine for this or not. There are non-sedating antihistamines, like loratadine and fexofenadine, which are well tolerated and won't make you drowsy. READ MORE

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Obesity
  • Gout
  • Sciatica
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Rash
  • Vascular Disease

Treatments

  • Neuromodulators for TMJ, Migraine, and wrinkles (Botox, Xeomin, Daxxify), Hyaluronic Acid fillers (to restore lost volume in the face)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Medicine, Association of Ringside Physicians, Christian Medical Dental Association, American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

Professional Affiliations

  • MDVIP+, US Navy Reserve Medical Officer (Commander)

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Board Member of Health Teams International. I have traveled overseas on over 60 medical missions in mostly war torn countries and disaster relief.

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Japan

Hobbies / Sports

  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. (Dr Okamoto trains at United BJJ and earned a gold medal at the 2023 World Masters)

Dr. James K. Okamoto, MD, ABFM's Practice location

Ka Wai Ola Medical Aesthetics

94-849 Lumiaina St Waikele Professional -
Waipahu, HI 96797
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New patients: 808-673-0708, 808-677-8222
Fax: 808-677-8333
https://www.jamesokamotomd.com/dr-james-okamoto

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Dr. James K. Okamoto, MD, ABFM has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Family Practitioner in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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