About Us
Dr. Joey Y. Kohatsu
Dr. Joey Kohatsu was born and raised in Pukalani, Maui. He graduated from Maui High School, home of the mighty Sabers. Dr. Kohatsu is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a proud graduate of the University of Hawai'i System.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine
ʻImi Hoʻōla Post-Baccalaureate Program
Doctor of Medicine
University of Hawaiʻi
Internal Medicine Residency
Chief Medical Resident
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
His practice focuses on the comprehensive delivery of patient-centered adult primary care with a special interest in incorporating geriatric principles into his practice. He is also passionate about the role of independent private practice in our community and has been in practice since 2012.
Dr. Kohatsu is a proud member of:
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American College of Physicians
American Geriatrics Society
American Medical Association
Christian Medical & Dental Association
Hawai'i Medical Association
He and his wife, Rachel, enjoy their time with their daughter, Janine. Member of New Hope Oahu. Fan and supporter of UH Rainbow Warrior Football.
Malia Batungbacal
Health Manager
Malia has been a Health Manager for Dr. Kohatsu since 2025. She graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a BS in Molecular Cell Biology. She enjoys drawing, crocheting, reading fiction and recently ballet. Malia is working towards becoming a physician in Hawaii and would love to see the aurora borealis one day.
Nicole Arios
Health Manager
Nicole has been a Health Manager for Dr. Kohatsu since 2025. She graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a BS in General Biology. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hiking, jazz music, and freelance photography. Nicole aspires to become Physician Assistant dedicated to serving underserved communities and hopes to one day road trip the Pacific Northwest.
Ashleigh Rumbaoa
Health Manager
Ashleigh has been a Health Manager for Dr. Kohatsu since June 2024. She graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a BS in General Biology. In her free time she enjoys cooking, reading, shell hunting, and learning new things. Ashleigh aims to become a physician and hopes to perfect her carbonara recipe.
Hera Cadelina
Hera has been a health manager for Dr. Kohatsu since May 2024. She enjoys film photography, cooking new food cuisines, and having karaoke nights with family. Hera hopes to become a physician to go on medical missions to serve underserved populations.
Joey Y. Kohatsu, M.D., LLC
Queens Physicians Office Building (POB) 2
1329 Lusitana Street Suite 303
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 807-0311
Fax: (808) 807-0322
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