Chad Ahia, MD MPH is a board-certified family medicine physician committed to providing exceptional primary care in Honomu, Hawaii.
Dr. Ahia was born and raised in Hilo. He graduated from Hilo High School, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and the University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine and School of Public Health in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He completed his family medicine training at Hilo Benioff Medical Center.
My practice philosophy
I strive always to treat my patients with the same care I would want for my own family. This means treating my patients with ALOHA:
Akahai – kindness, expressed with tenderness
Lokahi – unity (acting in accord with you), expressed with harmony
‘Olu’olu – gentleness, expressed with pleasantness
Ha’aha’a – humility, expressed with modesty
Ahonui – patience, expressed with perseverance
During our visits, I will listen to you. I will strive to answer your health questions thoughtfully and clearly. I will tell you my diagnosis or provisional diagnosis and give you reasonable options for further testing or treatment. If we need the assistance of another specialist physician or surgeon, I will help to coordinate your referral.
Our Reviews
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Dr. Chad L. Ahia, MD is a highly rated, board-certified family medicine physician practicing on the Big Island of Hawaii. Patient reviews across online platforms are overwhelmingly positive, with particular praise for his thoroughness and attentiveness. (HealthGrades)
Patient Feedback & Reviews
- Attentive Listening: Patients frequently note that Dr. Ahia “listens thoroughly,” takes his time during appointments, and does not rush patients. (Reddit)
- Clinical Competence: Reviewers commend his effective management of chronic health conditions, specifically highlighting his treatment plans for high blood pressure, knee pain, and spinal/back pain. (Yelp)(Vitals)(Reddit)
- Strong Referral Network: Patients with chronic illnesses praise his ability to make precise, reliable referrals to other local specialists when advanced care is needed. (Reddit)
- Office Experience: Patients reported short wait times and an easy scheduling experience at his newly opened clinic. (Reddit)
- Ratings: He holds a perfect 5.0-star rating on Healthgrades.
Practice Status & Locations
Dr. Ahia recently moved from a practice in Waimea to open a small, independent solo clinic. He is currently accepting new patients and is affiliated with Queen’s North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital. (Sharecare)(Reddit)(Healthgrades)
(*Note: Dr. Ahia is affiliated with North Hawaiʻi Community Hospital and Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He can also order tests to Kona Community Hospital, Kohala Hospital, Honoka’a Hospital, and Ka’u Hospital.)
He coordinates care across multiple physical office listings:
| Location | Phone Number | Focus / Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Honomu Clinic 28-1680 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Unit A Honomu, HI 96728 | (808) 238-0232 | Primary independent private practice |
| Kamuela Office (Paniolo Pediatrics & Family Medicine) 64-1032 Mamalahoa Hwy, Ste 204 Kamuela, HI 96743 | (808) 887-6543 | Affiliated specialist location *Dr. Ahia left this location on July 31, 2026 |
| Hilo Office (Linden Family Medicine Clinic) 400 Hualani St, Ste 196 Hilo, HI 96720 (*Office now permanently closed) | (808) 961-0146 | Shared clinic space (Note: Other doctors at this location have mixed ratings, but Dr. Ahia specifically receives high marks) *Dr. Ahia left this location on February 28, 2025 |
Background & Credentials
- Education & Training: Earned his medical degree from the University of Queensland School of Medicine in 2015. He returned home to complete his training at the Hawaii Island Family Medicine Residency Program at Hilo Benioff Medical Center, graduating as a celebrated local Hilo High School alumnus.
- Specialties: Full-spectrum family medicine, including lifestyle medicine, chronic hypertension, type 2 diabetes management, and joint/back pain care. (US News Health)(WebMD)(Facebook)(YouTube)
