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Dr. Melanie Arakaki, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Melanie Arakaki, MD
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Dr. Melanie Arakaki, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Hilo, HI.
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Dr. Melanie Arakaki, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Hilo, HI
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26 years of experience
Dr. Melanie Arakaki, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Hilo, HI.

About

Dr. Arakaki graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Dr. Melanie Arakaki, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Hilo, HI and has 26 years experience. Dr. Arakaki currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hilo Medical Center. At present, Dr. Arakaki received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Arakaki's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Arakaki is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Muscle Spasm
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acute Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Back Pain
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Bronchitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Fever
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Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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    Cigna PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO

Locations

  1. 1 David Y Nakamura MD Inc.
    670 Ponahawai St Ste 216, Hilo, HI 96720
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Jun 28, 2024
I've been seeing Dr Arakaki since I retired from the Honolulu Police Department, 18 Years.Let's just say Im blessed and love her professional Expertise!
John Veneri Sr — Jun 28, 2024
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melanie Arakaki, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Arakaki's profile.

Dr. Melanie Arakaki, MD is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melanie Arakaki, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI