Group of Hawaii Heart Associates cardiologists, nurse practitioners and nurses

Welcome to

Hawaii Heart Associates

A stethoscope held by a person's hand, with a futuristic background of hospital or medical facility and an overlaid medical graph or heartbeat line.

OUR MISSION:

Challenge the traditional practice of medicine utilizing patient shared decision making and innovation to provide a comprehensive cardiovascular experience

OUR VISION:

Inspire and empower people to pursue a life free of cardiovascular disease.

At Hawaii Heart Associates, our goal is to provide you with comprehensive, evidence-based management of cardiac health conditions.

We utilize the latest diagnostic tools, including echocardiograms, stress tests, and vascular imaging, to ensure early detection and effective treatment of heart disease.

Our team is committed to working closely with you to develop a personalized care plan tailored to your unique risk factors and health goals.

We emphasize the importance of heart disease prevention, lifestyle modification, and regular heart screenings to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

CARDIOLOGY Conditions managed

  • picture of an occluded coronary artery resulting to chest pain

    Coronary Artery & Ischemic Heart Disease

    Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

    Angina (Chest Pain)

    Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)

    Silent Ischemia

    Stable vs Unstable Angina

    Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

  • Ventricular tachycardia, fibrillation, torsades EKG

    Heart Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

    Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

    Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

    Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

    Bradycardia

    Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)

    Heart Palpitations

    Sick Sinus Syndrome

    Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

    Long QT Syndrome

    Complete Heart Block

    Cardiac Arrest

    Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)

  • Asian man with heart failure

    Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathies

    Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

    Left-Sided vs Right-Sided Heart Failure

    Dilated Cardiomyopathy

    Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

    Diastolic Heart Failure

    Systolic Heart Failure

    Cardiac Amyloid

  • heart valve disease, structural heart disease

    Valve & Structural Heart Disease

    Aortic Stenosis

    Aortic Reguritation

    Mitral Valve Prolapse

    Mitral Regurgitation

    Tricuspid Regurgitation

    Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Endocarditis

    Rheumatic heart disease

    Valve Replacement (TAVR/Surgical)

    MitraClip

  • picture of a blood pressure machine with a blood pressure of 236/116 indicating hypertension high blood pressure

    Hypertension & Vascular Conditions

    High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

    Resistant Hypertension

    Pulmonary Hypertension

    Aortic Aneurysm

    Aortic Dissection

    Carotid Artery Disease

    Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

    Renal Artery Stenosis

  • inflammatory and autoimmune

    Inflammatory & Autoimmune Cardiac Conditions

    Pericarditis

    Myocarditis

    Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (Stress Cardiomyopathy)

Cardiology clinic locations and providers

  • A scenic view of a tropical beach with blue skies, white clouds, turquoise waters, pink flowers, palm leaves in the foreground, and a mountain in the background, Honolulu, Oahu

    Honolulu, Oahu Clinic

    2226 Liliha St, #304

    Honolulu, HI 96817

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  • A scenic view of a bay with sailboats, lush green trees in the foreground, and a large mountain range in the background with a small town at its base under a partly cloudy sky, Kaneohe, Oahu

    Kaneohe, Oahu Clinic

    46-001 Kamehameha Hwy, #212

    Kaneohe, HI 96744

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  • A waterfall surrounded by lush green tropical plants and trees, with a colorful sunset sky in the background, Hilo, Hawaii

    Hilo, Hawaii Clinic

    1248 Kinoole St, #104

    Hilo, HI 96720

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  • A lush green valley with a fast-moving stream flowing over rocks, surrounded by large mountains and a partly cloudy blue sky, Wailuku, Maui

    Wailuku, Maui Clinic

    210 Imi Kala St, #209

    Wailuku, HI 96793

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  • A scenic view of a coastal shoreline with rocks, a large twisted tree with green leaves, and the ocean under a partly cloudy blue sky, Kihei, Maui

    Kihei, Maui Satellite clinic

    221 Piikea Ave #8268

    Kihei, HI 96753 (Wednesdays)

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CARDIOLOGY CLINIC SERVICEs

CARDIOLOGY PROGRAMS

Hospital services

Cardiothoracic Surgery

AT

Maui Memorial Medical Center 

Cardiothoracic Surgeons in medical scrubs and gloves perform surgery, handing surgical tools to each other in an operating room with bright lighting.
Picture on Maui Memorial Medical Center, Hawaii Heart Associates,

Hawaii Heart Associates Providers

  • Photo of Dr. Ryan Smith, general cardiologist, invasive cardiologist, lipidologist

    Ryan Smith, DO FACC

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Photo of June Belvis, AGACNP-BC. cardiovascular nurse practitioner, specializing in pacemaker and ICD management

    June Belvis, AGACNP-BC

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Photo of Dr. Marc Hunt, general cardiologist at Adventist Health Castle and Queens Medical Center

    Marc Hunt, MD FACC

    Chief Medical Officer

  • Headshot of a woman with dark brown hair, wearing a white blazer and a dark blue blouse, smiling and looking at the camera, with a plain white background.

    Amanda Marn, MD FACC

    Kihei and Wailuku, Maui

  • A smiling male doctor wearing glasses and a white lab coat with the name Jeremy Docekal, MD, FACC embroidered on it, standing against a white background.

    Jeremy Docekal, MD FACC

    Hilo, Hawaii

  • A smiling older man wearing glasses and a floral-patterned Hawaiian shirt standing against a plain white wall.

    Don Matsuura, MD

    Hilo, Hawaii

  • A smiling man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a white lab coat and patterned shirt, against a plain background.

    Michael Firstenberg, MD FACC

    CT Surgery, Maui

    Cardiothoracic Director

  • A smiling man with gray hair wearing a white coat and a gray tie against a light background.

    Frank Slachman, MD FACS

    CT Surgery, Maui

  • Headshot of a smiling Asian doctor wearing a white coat, striped shirt, and patterned tie against a white background.

    George Lam, PA-C

    CT Surgery, Maui

  • A middle-aged man with glasses, short hair, a beard, and a mustache, wearing a white coat, black shirt, and a patterned tie, smiling against a white background.

    Hank Barff, PA-C

    CT Surgery, Maui

Patient Resources 

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self-Referral

Please be advised that, depending on your insurance plan, you may not require a referral from your primary care physician to schedule an appointment with our cardiology practice. However, to ensure we are fully prepared for your visit and can provide you with the best possible care, we kindly request that your primary care physician fax us a copy of your most recent office visit notes prior to your appointment.

You may use this contact form for:

  • General questions about our clinic, services, or providers

  • Billing or insurance questions

  • Non-urgent follow-up communication

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