Dr. James Ameika, MD
Dr. James Ameika, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Kailua Kona, HI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hilo Medical Center and Kona Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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75-167 Hualalai Rd Ste 100 Kailua Kona, HI 96740Make an Appointment
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2.8
| 5 Star | 33% | 33% |
| 4 Star | 11% | 11% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 11% | 11% |
| 1 Star | 44% | 44% |
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Dr. James Ameika, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Kailua Kona, HI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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Brooke Army Medial Center
Fellowship HospitalBrook Army Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1988Tripler Army Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1982University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1981
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
74%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family1% higher than the national average
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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