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Joseph Madamba, MD
1712 Liliha St Suite # 203Honolulu, HI, 96817
Joseph Madamba, M.D. is a board certified physician who is passionate about helping people learn how to become healthier. He believes that the best way to do this is to understand a patient’s unique l… Read more ›
Dr. madamba is very caring and nice to his patients. Thankful for mariane for helping me see doctor because i was in pain……
University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
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Occidental College, Los Angeles | Bachelors Degree | BA - Economics | 2003 |
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu | Doctorate | M.D. | 2007 |
Institution | Focus | Year |
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Residency - Huntington Memorial Hospital Pasadena, CA | Internal Medicine | Not Specified |
Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
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Internal medicine Sub-Specialty: Adolescent Medicine | Internal Medicine | 2010 |
Role | Organization | Time |
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Board Certified | American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine | Present |
Professional Member | American College of Physicians | Present |
Professional Member | American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine | Present |
Professional Member | American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine | Present |
Professional Member | Institute for Functional Medicine | Present |
Professional Member | American College of Lifestyle Medicine | Present |
Joseph Madamba, MD has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Madamba specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
More info: We accept Cash, credit card and check.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
“Mdejesus”
Dr. madamba is very caring and nice to his patients. Thankful for mariane for helping me see doctor because i was in pain…
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
I like Dr. Madamba he’s very detailed and caring. Staff are very nice.
“Review”
I like Dr. Madamba he’s very detailed and caring. Staff are very nice.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
All good.
“Awesome”
All good.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
He really cares about his patients. Feels more like family. Understanding & caring. Alana is great also. Thank you doctor and all staff!
“Dr. Madamba is Top Notch”
He really cares about his patients. Feels more like family. Understanding & caring. Alana is great also.
Thank you doctor and all staff!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba is always so very clear when explaining things and extremely patient with us. He is thorough, thoughtful and very understanding. We have the utmost confidence and trust in him and know that he always truly has his best wishes for our good health in mind. His staff is so helpful to us as well.
“We appreciate Dr. Madamba so much!”
Dr. Madamba is always so very clear when explaining things and extremely patient with us. He is thorough, thoughtful and very understanding. We have the utmost confidence and trust in him and know that he always truly has his best wishes for our good health in mind. His staff is so helpful to us as well.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
I feel comfortable to talk to Dr. Madamba about my health concerns, he listens and explained to me in an easy way for me to understand him.
“Dr. Review”
I feel comfortable to talk to Dr. Madamba about my health concerns, he listens and explained to me
in an easy way for me to understand him.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Very accommodating and flexible with appointments.
“Dr. Madamba is very knowledgeable in his profession and gives great advices to better your health. T”
Very accommodating and flexible with appointments.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba is very easy to talk to. He makes time to listen to all my concerns.
“Very easy to talk to.”
Dr. Madamba is very easy to talk to. He makes time to listen to all my concerns.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Again, awesome.
“Awesome.”
Again, awesome.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
very welcoming office
“very nice and approachable...”
very welcoming office
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
The energy that he puts out to me, and I know Dr. Madamba does that with other patients too, he's always looking for the positive and he tries to to put you into that positive phase of healing so that you can do better to help yourself and I think that, it is one of his strengths. He's able to communicate with me in that fashion, that I feel I can always go forward and do the best I can for myself. And I know that I always have his support and his backing. I've always come to him at moments of crisis, and helped me overcome each and every one of those crisis situation I've been in- that he always makes me better each time. I'm grateful to have him as my Primary Doctor.
“He always have positive phase of healing so that you can do better to help yourself.”
The energy that he puts out to me, and I know Dr. Madamba does that with other patients too, he's always looking for the positive and he tries to to put you into that positive phase of healing so that you can do better to help yourself and I think that, it is one of his strengths. He's able to communicate with me in that fashion, that I feel I can always go forward and do the best I can for myself. And I know that I always have his support and his backing. I've always come to him at moments of crisis, and helped me overcome each and every one of those crisis situation I've been in- that he always makes me better each time. I'm grateful to have him as my Primary Doctor.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba is very concerned and interested in my well being. He and his staff keep accurate records of my condition and blood tests. We both set goals to achieve a healthy me!
“Good analysis of my health”
Dr. Madamba is very concerned and interested in my well being.
He and his staff keep accurate records of my condition and blood tests.
We both set goals to achieve a healthy me!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
He's a good person, aminable to his patient, knows how to deal with patient respectfully. I am so at ease everytime I see him. I am very happy to be one of his patient. The staff is so friendly. Very welcoming!!!
“I am very happy to be one of his patient.”
He's a good person, aminable to his patient, knows how to deal with patient respectfully. I am so at ease everytime I see him. I am very happy to be one of his patient. The staff is so friendly. Very welcoming!!!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
My experience was awesome every time i have a doctor's visit. Doctor joseph is so accomodating he is so willing to listen to what the patients complains about their health and he clearly explain always the result of the lab test and give some recommendations on how to improve your health and the medicine he gave is I always find effective.
“Excellent Doctor”
My experience was awesome every time i have a doctor's visit. Doctor joseph is so accomodating he is so willing to listen to what the patients complains about their health and he clearly explain always the result of the lab test and give some recommendations on how to improve your health and the medicine he gave is I always find effective.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Doctor Joe always listens to all my health problems and concerns. He always remind me of things on how to improve my health issues. So accommodating and approachable. He is the best doctor for me and for my family.
“The Doctor that treats you not only like a patient but also like a friend.”
Doctor Joe always listens to all my health problems and concerns. He always remind me of things on how to improve my health issues. So accommodating and approachable. He is the best doctor for me and for my family.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr Madamba is very patient and checks my lab works throughly Most of the time I do not follow all his instructions on eating and drinking liquids; but gives me alternatives. But with his caring I make sure to come to my appointments.
“Dr Madamba is very patient and checks my lab works throughly”
Dr Madamba is very patient and checks my lab works throughly Most of the time I do not follow all his instructions on eating and drinking liquids; but gives me alternatives. But with his caring I make sure to come to my appointments.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba takes time to listen my health problems, very humble, kind and knowledgeable.
“Dr. Madamba takes time to listen my health problems, very humble, kind and knowledgeable.”
Dr. Madamba takes time to listen my health problems, very humble, kind and knowledgeable.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
I've been a patient of Dr. Madamba for a long time. I like how Dr. Madamba spend time with his patient to know more about their health issues. Im very comfortable with Dr. Madamba and staff as they do their very best to explain everything before I leave the office. MA's are very friendly and easy going. Definitely more than 5 stars for this office!!! Love it super!!!
“Very intelligent, outstanding, good listener and handsome Doctor you could ever find in Oahu!”
I've been a patient of Dr. Madamba for a long time. I like how Dr. Madamba spend time with his patient to know more about their health issues. Im very comfortable with Dr. Madamba and staff as they do their very best to explain everything before I leave the office. MA's are very friendly and easy going. Definitely more than 5 stars for this office!!! Love it super!!!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
The office team is very helpful and professional. Office hours are very convenient. Excellent personal attention. All my questions are always fully answered.
“Dr. Madamba is very kind and thorough in his explanation and examination.Very professional and knowledgeable.”
The office team is very helpful and professional. Office hours are very convenient.
Excellent personal attention. All my questions are always fully answered.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
very good experience!!!
“very good experience!!!”
very good experience!!!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
In every visit, doctor Joseph will ask if how are you, and anything new or concerns that he needs to know about our health, he is our family doctor for the past 7 years? He is an amazing doctor and I even refer to my friends. My family and likes his services because he gives us options and alternatives on medicines.
“He is an excellent doctor at a young age”
In every visit, doctor Joseph will ask if how are you, and anything new or concerns that he needs to know about our health, he is our family doctor for the past 7 years?
He is an amazing doctor and I even refer to my friends. My family and likes his services because he gives us options and alternatives on medicines.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Joseph Madamba explain clearly in details all the problems with your health and spendtime with you until all the questions are answered
“Good Provider”
Dr. Joseph Madamba explain clearly in details all the problems with your health and spendtime with you until all the questions are answered
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
very heipful and knowlegable
“good doctor”
very heipful and knowlegable
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Doctor and entire staff genuinely cares. Doctor never rushes and takes the time and effort to address all my concerns and questions.
“Wonderful experience”
Doctor and entire staff genuinely cares. Doctor never rushes
and takes the time and effort to address all my concerns and questions.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba gives the best advice to deal with a medical condition with a natural/holistic approach. Definitely 5 stars for his team!!! Recommended Dr here in Honolulu, HI.
“What an excellent Dr!!! Staff service was great! Very courteous and caring Professionals.”
Dr. Madamba gives the best advice to deal with a medical condition with a natural/holistic approach. Definitely 5 stars for his team!!! Recommended Dr here in Honolulu, HI.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
very satisfied to all the diagnosis and treatment. in addition staff is very professional.
“very good doctor, excellent”
very satisfied to all the diagnosis and treatment. in addition staff is very professional.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
very much confidence and reliable to him as my doctor. very much concern and caring. excellent in diagnosing and with compassion to his patients. very much understanding .
“Very focus on me and very compassionate.”
very much confidence and reliable to him as my doctor. very much concern and caring. excellent in diagnosing and with compassion to his patients. very much understanding .
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Joseph and his staff are wonderful! From the moment I stepped into their office, they were so welcoming and helpful! Dr. Joseph and his staff are so efficient and knowledgeable and he truly cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen, answered all of my questions, and provided clear explanations.
“Dr. Joseph and his staff are wonderful!”
Dr. Joseph and his staff are wonderful! From the moment I stepped into their office, they were so welcoming and helpful! Dr. Joseph and his staff are so efficient and knowledgeable and he truly cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen, answered all of my questions, and provided clear explanations.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
dr.joseph madamba is very good dr. im feel very comfortable to ask anyting to him and he sure that i met the things i need to know about my health every visit in his office.
“excellent experience”
dr.joseph madamba is very good dr. im feel very comfortable to ask anyting to him and he sure that i met the things i need to know about my health every visit in his office.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Excellent Doctor!!!
“Excellent Doctor!!!”
Excellent Doctor!!!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba is a very kind doctor who really listens and takes the time to understand my concerns. He is thorough and makes sure to consider various ways to treat any issues. I’m happy that my husband and I decided to establish care with him!
“Knowledgeable, thorough, patient doctor!!”
Dr. Madamba is a very kind doctor who really listens and takes the time to understand my concerns. He is thorough and makes sure to consider various ways to treat any issues. I’m happy that my husband and I decided to establish care with him!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
All good
“Awesome”
All good
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr . Joseph madamda is very nice and Good person . He is very Generous! He is not only a doctor he treated you also as your and brother and friend! I even his staff they very accomodating. I highly recommend to a friend and relatives! ❤️
“Dr. Joaeph madamba”
Dr . Joseph madamda is very nice and Good person . He is very Generous! He is not only a doctor he treated you also as your and brother and friend! I even his staff they very accomodating. I highly recommend to a friend and relatives! ❤️
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Staff are very friendly and caring. I have always been able to talk to the doctor and get my problems resolved. Coming here is like dealing with trusted family. Would not consider changing doctors.
“Dr. Madamba”
Staff are very friendly and caring. I have always been able to talk to the doctor and get my problems resolved. Coming here is like dealing with trusted family. Would not consider changing doctors.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba is a very caring person. He listens to my concerns and comes up with a possible diagnosis then comes up with a plan.
“Very pleased with medical care”
Dr. Madamba is a very caring person. He listens to my concerns and comes up with a possible diagnosis then comes up with a plan.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba is very good doctor. I have not yet met any other doctor like him who takes so much personal care of his patients. Would highly recommend. His staff is very friendly and helpful.
“Experience”
Dr. Madamba is very good doctor. I have not yet met any other doctor like him who takes so much personal care of his patients. Would highly recommend.
His staff is very friendly and helpful.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Thorough and precise.
“Very comfortable .”
Thorough and precise.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Some doctors that I have past experience with, only seem to spend approx 5 min with me / appt, 10 - 15 min, if I'm lucky. Dr Joe Madamba will take his time & explain everything in terms that a patient can understand. He is very thorough & has no problem spending the necessary time with his patients. So much so, that my wife is now going to become one of his new patients.
“All great !”
Some doctors that I have past experience with, only seem to spend approx 5 min with me / appt, 10 - 15 min, if I'm lucky. Dr Joe Madamba will take his time & explain everything in terms that a patient can understand. He is very thorough & has no problem spending the necessary time with his patients. So much so, that my wife is now going to become one of his new patients.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Easy to talk to, friendly and Caring.
“Very Professional”
Easy to talk to, friendly and Caring.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
he explain very well
“good”
he explain very well
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. listened to my Mom and was very patient
“listens well”
Dr. listened to my Mom and was very patient
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
I have been a patient of Dr. Madamba for 4 years and I can say that it has been a good service. I am a straight up person and Dr. Madamba listens to my concerns.
“Thumbs Up!”
I have been a patient of Dr. Madamba for 4 years and I can say that it has been a good service. I am a straight up person and Dr. Madamba listens to my concerns.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
From the time I saw Dr. Madamba as a new patient till now a year in. He has transformed my health. I am ever so grateful for having Dr. Madamba as my primary Doctor. He is so amazing as a Doctor I am referring friends, family and people who are ready to get they're health back on track. I cant say enough about this man! Because of how emphatic he is about people it's a win for all of his new and current patients. Thank you for being you Dr. Madamba!!!
“Come see the BEST Doctor on the Island”
From the time I saw Dr. Madamba as a new patient till now a year in. He has transformed my health. I am ever so grateful for having Dr. Madamba as my primary Doctor. He is so amazing as a Doctor I am referring friends, family and people who are ready to get they're health back on track. I cant say enough about this man!
Because of how emphatic he is about people it's a win for all of his new and current patients.
Thank you for being you Dr. Madamba!!!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
i like it so much he help me a let.
“very good .”
i like it so much he help me a let.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
He is very helpful and caring doctor.
“Great Doctor!”
He is very helpful and caring doctor.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Very good experience, very courteous, nice and kind staff. Dr. Madamba is so kind and listens to my health problems and is willing to spend time with me. I'm speechless...
“Dr. Joseph Madamba is such an excellent Doctor!!!”
Very good experience, very courteous, nice and kind staff. Dr. Madamba is so kind and listens to my health problems and is willing to spend time with me. I'm speechless...
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba is very professional, down to earth, answer all my questions completely, very inspiring and very knowledgeable.
“Dr. Joseph Madamba is very professional and down to earth!!!”
Dr. Madamba is very professional, down to earth, answer all my questions completely, very inspiring and very knowledgeable.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
I have always had a good experience in this office, the staff is always on point in what they do, and my Dr. always has the time for you, and always answers any questions you may have about your care.
“Love my coming to my Dr"s office”
I have always had a good experience in this office, the staff is always on point in what they do, and my Dr. always has the time for you, and always answers any questions you may have about your care.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Madamba in my opinion is the best doctor in the United States and the world. He listens to his patients, does his very best that all of them have a good health and live a longer life. My experience with Dr. Madamba was a great experience because he showed me the direction i would be going if I continue to eat and drink products that affect my body and the direction I would be in if I started making a change in my diet. That's why Dr. Madamba is the best in his position and his practices.
“I feel that Dr. Madamba is the best doctor in the State of Hawaii”
Dr. Madamba in my opinion is the best doctor in the United States and the world. He listens to his patients, does his very best that all of them have a good health and live a longer life. My experience with Dr. Madamba was a great experience because he showed me the direction i would be going if I continue to eat and drink products that affect my body and the direction I would be in if I started making a change in my diet. That's why Dr. Madamba is the best in his position and his practices.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
This provider has given me exceptional care for my health issue. his medical assistant were friendly and had an excellent ciient customer service. dr madamba always display a sincere and compassion for every dr visit i have. i like the fact he is willing to work out and make adjustment to meet my challenge improving an area on my health issue. i am so blessed to have him as my personal doctor.
“This provider has given me exceptional care for my health issue.”
This provider has given me exceptional care for my health
issue. his medical assistant were friendly and had an excellent ciient customer service. dr madamba always display a sincere and compassion for every dr visit i have. i like the fact he is willing to work out and make adjustment to meet my challenge improving an area on my health issue. i am so blessed to have him as my personal doctor.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
The service is exceptional. The front girls are nice and alert.
“I am very satisfied with the treatment Dr. Madamba gave me. he listen to my complaints and he address all my concern. The meds that he prescribed for me works very well and the vitamins and exercise that”
The service is exceptional. The front girls are nice and alert.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
I am very appreciative of Dr. Madamba helping me with my medical care, I've learned quite a bit about myself and the lifestyle I need to live to remain healthy.
“Excellent Experience”
I am very appreciative of Dr. Madamba helping me with my medical care, I've learned quite a bit about myself and the lifestyle I need to live to remain healthy.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
The reason why I chose to come to Dr. Madamba is because he is an integrative medical person. He has knowledge from both the natural perspective as well as the medical. He is able to recommend alternative solutions to your medical projects. He understands that one needs to heal your body, mind, and spirit simultaneously and has suggestions on how to do just that. Dr Madamba is an open minded person who listens and cares about his patients.
“Need someone to heal your body, mind, and spirit?”
The reason why I chose to come to Dr. Madamba is because he is an integrative medical person. He has knowledge from both the natural perspective as well as the medical. He is able to recommend alternative solutions to your medical projects. He understands that one needs to heal your body, mind, and spirit simultaneously and has suggestions on how to do just that. Dr Madamba is an open minded person who listens and cares about his patients.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Doctor Joseph Madamba addresses and suggests health care options and recommendations in easy to understand way. He takes a very personal approach in dealing with his patients and it makes me feel very well cared for. He doesn't force medications or health care plans without first explaining and considering your feelings on those options. I can confidently say he is the best doctor I have had. I can sense he truly takes his profession serious in all honest desire to help his patients.
“In depth details about health in a friend like atmosphere”
Doctor Joseph Madamba addresses and suggests health care options and recommendations in easy to understand way. He takes a very personal approach in dealing with his patients and it makes me feel very well cared for. He doesn't force medications or health care plans without first explaining and considering your feelings on those options. I can confidently say he is the best doctor I have had. I can sense he truly takes his profession serious in all honest desire to help his patients.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
very good, informative, l'm confident that he's addressed all of my issues.
“very good, informative, l'm confident that he's addressed all of my issues.”
very good, informative, l'm confident that he's addressed all of my issues.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Best doctor i ever had.Great and friendly staff.Absolutely love them all.
“Excellent”
Best doctor i ever had.Great and friendly staff.Absolutely love them all.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
My experience has been very good!
“Exceptional”
My experience has been very good!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
I am 68, have had dozens of Drs over the years and i can say Dr. Madamba and his staff are unequivocally the best in every aspect of pcp treatment and care.
“Best dr and staff”
I am 68, have had dozens of Drs over the years and i can say Dr. Madamba and his staff are unequivocally the best in every aspect of pcp treatment and care.
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Joseph Madamba cares about his patients' well-being and total health. I'm so glad I found a doctor who is passionate about keeping us healthy, rather than one who just treats our symptoms. He's a good listener, takes the time to explain how our bodies work and the "why" behind his treatment plan. I also love that practices integrative medicine!
“Awesome Doctor!”
Dr. Joseph Madamba cares about his patients' well-being and total health. I'm so glad I found a doctor who is passionate about keeping us healthy, rather than one who just treats our symptoms. He's a good listener, takes the time to explain how our bodies work and the "why" behind his treatment plan. I also love that practices integrative medicine!
Joseph Madamba, MD - 1712 Liliha St Suite # 203
Dr. Joseph Madamba is one of the most excellent Doctor here in Honolulu, HI!!! Love to keep coming back.
“Dr. Joseph Madamba is one of the most excellent Doctor here in Honolulu, HI!!! Love to keep coming back.”
Dr. Joseph Madamba is one of the most excellent Doctor here in Honolulu, HI!!! Love to keep coming back.
Comment - “ Mdejesus ”
Dr. madamba is very caring and nice to his patients. Thankful for mariane for helping me see doctor because i was in pain…