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Dr. Timothy McLaughlin, DO

Dr. Timothy McLaughlin, DO

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Timothy McLaughlin, DO is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Honolulu, HI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1997. He is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

405 N Kuakini St Ste 1101 Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 533-0400

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. McLaughlin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McLaughlin

2.2
17 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Worst Doctor experience that I have ever had. Dr. Mclaughlin was a referral, and when I showed up for a overdue post op procedure, he told me to come back in two weeks and had not looked at the records that were sent to him. After I had explained to him that I had the understanding that the procedure was scheduled for that day, he insisted that I needed to come back for more visits, and said that "if I didn't like it, then there's the door." Never met a more incompetent and unprofessional doctor. I usually do not leave negative reviews, but I felt I had to share my experience so others don't waste their time and money with this doctor. Would definitely not recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Pat – Jul 17, 2024
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Great ENT!
Dr. McLaughlin takes the time to explain and show you results of scopes. He listens and is very easy to talk to. My husband and I are both patients and have referred others as well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Kay F – Aug 24, 2023
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Not a good doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2018
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Worst experience ever! He is arrogant and dismissive. In each visit, he "listened" for under a minute, gave me a diagnosis immediately, and then sent me to schedule a 6-month follow-up. I came back several times before 6 months because I was getting worse, and each time he gave me a different diagnosis but no solution. Other doctors actually ran TESTS and confirmed that all of his diagnoses were wrong, and I should have been treated. I ended up in the hospital, which could have been prevented.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
18 others found this helpful
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Honolulu, HI – Oct 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Timothy McLaughlin, DO is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Honolulu, HI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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

  • P.g. Institute And Kakatiya University / Nizam's Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1997
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Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

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Locations

Practice

Office405 N Kuakini St Ste 1101 Honolulu, HI 96817
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kuakini Medical Center

    347 N Kuakini St
    Honolulu, HI 96817
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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