Our Story
Big Island Docs, formerly East Hawaii Independent Physicians Association, is a physician-driven independent practice association formed to improve the practice of medicine and healthcare delivery on Hawai`i Island (Big Island).
Incorporated in 1994 as a non-profit physician organization, Big Island Docs has grown to a membership of over 60 physicians on the Big Island. Our network has been invaluable to health plans in securing a network for insurance product lines.
Members include primary care and specialty providers as well as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) and Naturopathic Physicians (NDs).
Our mission is to provide the Hawai`i Island community with access to comprehensive quality healthcare that is compassionate, patient-centric and cost effective. Our Hilo clinic, which opened October 1, 2020, aims to provide excellent customer service to all patients regardless of ethnic or socio-economic background.
Who We Are
Big Island Docs is governed by a six-physician Board of Directors elected by the general membership annually. Officers are elected by and among the Board Members. We have a physical office in Hilo supported by an Executive Director and project staff.
Board Officers:
Lynda Dolan, MD, FAAFP
President
Brenda Camacho, MD
Treasurer
Craig Shikuma, MD
Medical Director
Erin Kalua, MD
Secretary
At-Large Board Members:
Darrett Choy, MD
Board Member
Michael Russo, MD
Board Member
Richard Lee-Ching, MD
Emeritus Member, Ex-Officio
Executive Director:
Susan Mochizuki, LNHA, MBA
Ex-Officio
