Dr. Lance M. Kagihara, MD
Internist
321 N Kuakini St Suite 701 Honolulu HI, 96817About
Dr. Lance Kagihara is an internist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Kagihara specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Kagihara provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
University of Hawaii 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Queens Medical Center (1979)
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Get to know Internist Dr. Lance M. Kagihara, who serves patients in Honolulu, Hawaii.
A prominent internist, Dr. Kagihara is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He specializes in preventive medicine and aerospace medicine.
Academically, he graduated with his medical degree from University of Hawaii in 1978. He completed his internship at the Queen’s Medical Center in 1979, and returned to the University of Hawaii to complete his residency in aerospace medicine in 1981.
An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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