Central Health Hawaii

About Central Health Hawaii

What is Central Health Hawaii?

Central Health Hawaii is a family practice at 935 California Avenue, Suite B17, in Wahiawa, HI 96786. The phone number is 808-797-2978. It lists its focus as family practice, wellness and aesthetics, and a med spa suite shares the building. Weight loss is one of seven services, alongside primary care, pediatrics, IV therapy, medical Botox, naturopathic medicine and injectable vitamins.

The weight loss program uses semaglutide and tirzepatide, which the team gives as weekly injections. In its own words: "We only consider weight loss medications after a thorough evaluation of your medical and psychological well-being, ensuring they align with your individual needs." Seven people are listed as prescribers: Dr. Nora Phillips, APRN, DNP; Jacqueline Chacon, APRN, FNP; Jolene Galaviz, APRN, FNP; Gilbert Julian, APRN, FNP; Madelyn Locquiao, FNP, PNP-BC; Kristen Hall, APRN; and Cara Matsuura, APRN, FNP-C, MSN. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekends, with some days open until 8:00 p.m. The clinic is now accepting new patients. Google shows a 4.9 rating from 88 reviews.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for weight loss or any other service, and it gives no consultation fee. It does not say whether medication is part of any price, whether it accepts insurance for weight loss care, or what its membership and cancellation terms are. Its menu lists an Approved Insurances page, so check that list before you assume your plan is covered. Ask for the full monthly cost before your first visit.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who signs the prescription and whether that same prescriber sees you at follow-up visits. Ask whether the price includes the semaglutide or tirzepatide itself, and whether the medication is brand-name or compounded. Ask what the check-ins, follow-up visits and lab work cost, and whether any of them can be done by video. Dr. Travis Thurston, ND, is on the team but is not among the listed prescribers, so ask whether he prescribes anything. Finally, ask whether the program needs a contract or membership, and how you cancel if you stop.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a Wahiawa practice with nurse practitioner prescribers and you are ready to get the full cost in writing before you commit. It may not suit you if you need published prices or a clear answer on medication cost before you book.

Sources: centralhealthhawaii.com, centralhealthhawaii.com/weight-loss

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