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Dr. Tiare Salassa, MD

Dr. Tiare Salassa, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Tiare Salassa, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Honolulu, HI and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in 2009. She is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

3288 Moanalua Rd Honolulu, HI 96819

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Salassa is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center Honolulu, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Salassa specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Salassa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Salassa

4.4

13 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 21, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin – Mar 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark J Denzer – Jun 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas Kinney in Kaneohe, HI – May 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diane in H – Apr 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hilton R. in Honolulu, HI – Dec 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Honolulu, HI – Dec 07, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Melia in Kaneohe, HI – Nov 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
LisAnne in Kailua, HI – Aug 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim in Honolulu, HI – Aug 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
James in Honolulu, HI – Aug 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jerry in Kailua, HI – Aug 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Tiare Salassa, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Honolulu, HI and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in 2009. She is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Flinders University / Flinders School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • University Of Minnesota

    Residency Hospital, 2014
  • University Of Hawaii At Manoa John A. Burns School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2009
  • Ucla

    Undergraduate School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center3288 Moanalua Rd Honolulu, HI 96819
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Practice

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.74-517 Honokohau St Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center

    3288 Moanalua Rd
    Honolulu, HI 96819
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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