Pediatric & Youth Medicine · Waimea, Hawaiʻi Caring for Your Child, Your Way

Comprehensive pediatric and youth care with a personalized, flexible approach — rooted in partnership with your family and your community.

Our approach

Pediatric care that puts your family first

Every child is unique, and great pediatric care starts with listening. Our practice in Waimea provides comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and young adults — from newborn through the transition to adult medicine. We believe in building long-term relationships with families, offering personalized attention in a welcoming, unhurried environment.

We serve families across North Hawaiʻi, including the broader Waimea, Waikoloa, and Kohala communities. Whether you are a long-time local family or new to the island, we are here to be your trusted partner in your child’s health and development.

Preventive care

Well-child exams: the foundation of healthy development

Well-child visits — sometimes called wellness exams or health maintenance visits — are scheduled, proactive check-ups that take place throughout childhood and adolescence. These are not just for when your child is sick. They are an opportunity to monitor growth and development, catch concerns early, update records, and give you as a parent the guidance and support you need at each stage.

At each visit, we review your child’s physical growth, developmental milestones, nutrition, sleep, behavior, school performance, and mental well-being. We also complete required health forms for school enrollment, sports physicals, and camp clearances.

Newborn – 12 months

Infant Wellness

Frequent visits at 2–4 days, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months to track rapid development, feeding, and early milestones.

1 – 4 years

Toddler & Preschool

Annual visits covering language, motor skills, behavior, toilet training, and school readiness as your child begins to explore the world.

5 – 11 years

School-Age Care

Annual visits addressing academics, social development, physical activity, nutrition, and vision and hearing screenings.

12 – 17 years

Adolescent Health

Confidential, comprehensive care addressing puberty, mental health, sports participation, and navigating the teen years with confidence.
 

18 – 21 years

Young Adult Transition

Supporting the transition to adult care for college, employment, and independent life — including required forms and documentation.

Any age

Sports & Camp Physicals

Required clearance exams for school athletics, extracurricular programs, and overnight camp participation.

Vaccine philosophy

An individualized approach to vaccination

Our policy

Respecting your family's values and decisions

We recognize that vaccination is a personal and sometimes complex topic. Our practice does not apply a one-size-fits-all policy. Instead, we engage in open, honest, and non-judgmental conversations with each family to understand your questions, concerns, and medical history.
We will always share the best available evidence and our clinical perspective. We will never pressure or dismiss. Our goal is to be a trusted resource so that you can make informed decisions that are right for your child — decisions we will support and document with care.

Partnership

Decisions made together, with mutual respect and open dialogue.

Evidence-based guidance

We share current medical evidence clearly and without pressure.

Non-judgmental care

Your family's values are respected. No judgment, ever.

Proper documentation

All vaccine decisions are documented appropriately for school and travel records.

We are also experienced in assisting families who need to navigate school enrollment requirements, exemption documentation, or catch-up schedules. Whatever your starting point, we meet you there.

Community partnerships

Proud partners of Waimea's school communities

We have built trusted relationships with the schools serving North Hawaiʻi’s children. Our familiarity with each school’s health documentation requirements means we can complete forms accurately, efficiently, and on your timeline.

Private · K–12 · Day & Boarding

Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy

Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaiʻi Island

Founded in 1949, HPA is a co-educational, college-preparatory day and boarding school on a 320-acre campus. Known for its global student community, rigorous academics, and the spirit of ʻohana, HPA serves students from pre-K through grade 12 and maintains partnerships with institutions including Stanford, Cornell, and NASA.
Visit hpa.edu

Independent · K–12 · Day School

Parker School

Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaiʻi Island

Established in 1976, Parker School is an independent, co-educational K–12 day school rooted in the Waimea community. With a 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, a strong college-prep curriculum, and the motto “every student is known, valued and nurtured,” Parker offers a close-knit environment for the whole child.
Visit parkerschoolhawaii.org

We also serve families enrolled in local public schools throughout the North Hawaiʻi district, including Waimea Elementary, Parker Elementary, Kohala schools, and others. We are familiar with Hawaii Department of Education health requirements and can complete all necessary documentation for public school enrollment.

What we offer

Comprehensive pediatric services

  • Newborn and infant care
  • Annual well-child visits
  • Sick visits and acute care
  • Sports and camp physicals
  • School enrollment forms
  • Developmental screenings
  • Behavioral and mental health
  • Adolescent medicine
  • Nutrition and growth counseling
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • Vaccine counseling & records
  • Young adult transition care

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