10-08-2009, 05:21 AM
The Big Island has one of the best surgeons "in the nation" living and working right here in Hilo. Dr. Pierce moved here recently from the mainland. He's been offered more money if he moves and practices on Oahu, but he likes it here. We are very fortunate to have him here. He operated on me a few weeks ago in "Hilo Medical Center" for Colon Cancer. This guy is unbelieveable....everything from his experience and skill with the latest techniques to his bedside manner were top notch. And the facilities and technicians at Hilo Medical Center were as good as any "mainland" hospital. I was in there for almost a week. They not only saved my life...but allowed me to live for another twenty years or more! Yes...they got all the cancer before it started to spread thanks to a routine colonoscopy screening.
BTW...If your a male over 50...Get it checked! It could save your life also!
Yes we are short of doctors on this island....But what we do have in many instances is just as good or better than having it done on Oahu or the mainland
BTW...If your a male over 50...Get it checked! It could save your life also!
Yes we are short of doctors on this island....But what we do have in many instances is just as good or better than having it done on Oahu or the mainland