About Kau Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Kau Hospital is a government-operated critical access hospital in Pahala, HI, serving Hawaii County and the surrounding Pahala community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Pahala can seek immediate care at Kau Hospital's emergency department.
Kau Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Pahala area.
When choosing a hospital in Pahala, HI, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Kau Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Mortality
Kau Hospital performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Kau Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Kau Hospital performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Kau Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Daniel Hudak, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Janine Doneza, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Jennifer Walker, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Frederick Nitta, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Michael Aldridge, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Michelle Ojiri, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Gaku Yamaguchi, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Joy Wilson, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Najam Awan, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Adam Adler, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Chih-wei Chang, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Jayapal Reddy, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
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Dr. Deborah Ruhlman, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Shannon Booth, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kenneth Otah, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Lyric Santiago, MD
Urology
Dr. Stephen Davis, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Jane Luu, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Ian Keck, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Michael Seu, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Kau Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Kau Hospital?
Kau Hospital does not currently have an overall CMS quality rating available.
Does Kau Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Kau Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Kau Hospital?
Kau Hospital is classified as a critical access hospitals facility, operated under government - state ownership.
How many doctors practice at Kau Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Kau Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·