12-13-2009, 10:18 AM
Not to take away from them, but on this island we don't even have specialists in all major fields. Oahu for this, Oahu for that, and sometimes - go to California.
Here is something I've noticed that those of you who like or are affiliated with Hilo Medical Center may disagree with. When I mention to my Hilo doctor (who has practiced here a long time) that I don't feel comfortable doing something at Hilo Med Center, she doesn't ask "why not"? She just nods and facilitates my going to Waimea, even though her privileges are in Hilo. She gets it.
Here is something I've noticed that those of you who like or are affiliated with Hilo Medical Center may disagree with. When I mention to my Hilo doctor (who has practiced here a long time) that I don't feel comfortable doing something at Hilo Med Center, she doesn't ask "why not"? She just nods and facilitates my going to Waimea, even though her privileges are in Hilo. She gets it.