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Dr. Maria-Stella Perlas, MD

Dr. Maria-Stella Perlas, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Maria-Stella Perlas, MD is a family medicine physician in Kamuela, HI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities Kona Community Hospital and Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

65-1267 Kawaihae Rd Kamuela, HI 96743
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Perlas specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Perlas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Perlas

3.7
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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My wife and I have been patients of Dr. Perlas for over 20 years. Her diagnoses of our illnesses and/or injuries and her treatments of these have been accurate and effective. We are especially grateful for her counsel on our health and well beings. She understands our reluctance to take any medications and takes the extra time to explain them. During our office visits, we often discuss personal life issues that may affect our health. She is professional, warm and encouraging. Her office staff has always been professional, friendly and accommodating. And if on occasion, we do have to leave a message, it is returned in a timely manner. Scheduling appointments are flexible. We have so much confidence in Dr. Perlas that we have recommended her to our family and friends, most notably, my in-laws, our next-door neighbor and his wife. We hope this was helpful to you in narrowing your search for a knowledgeable, compassionate doctor...for us, Dr. Perlas is that doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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doubleu – Oct 18, 2020
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Dr Perlas has been our Family Doctor for 13 years. Sorry to leave her. We moved to Oahu. Thank you Dr for all the long years. We will miss you and your Staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Pedro Gajate – Dec 01, 2018
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I was injured in an accident Dr. Perlas did not send me to the right specialists. I unnecessarily suffered with vertigo for 20 months. At last appointment she told me I may have to live and learn how to cope with my vertigo. Unwilling to accept this diagnosis I changed to a new general practitioner who immediately sent me to a rehab appointment with vestibular specialist. 5 treatments got me well enough to not have to depend on a cane for mobility, I cannot reccomend in Dr. Perlas at all!
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 27, 2017
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Excellent and thorough physician with very good bedside manner
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Kamuela, HI – Jun 29, 2017
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Negative experience with the office of Dr. Maria-Stella Perlas. No one answers the phone or calls back after messages are left. A visit to the office provided an unpleasant experience. I was greeted with "you need to collect all your medical history, and after Dr. Perlas reads it, she will let you know if you are accepted to be her patient." The selective acceptance of new patients needs to be clearly stated in writing, in every directory.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Kamuela, HI – Sep 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Maria-Stella Perlas, MD is a family medicine physician in Kamuela, HI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1996. She is affiliated...read more
  • Family Medicine

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

  • Contra Costa Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Merrithew Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

LYN Lam M.D.65-1267 Kawaihae Rd Kamuela, HI 96743
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Practice

Office65-1190 Mamalahoa Hwy Ste 12 Kamuela, HI 96743
2
Hamakua Kohala Health Center45-549 Plumeria St Honokaa, HI 96727
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital

    67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy
    Kamuela, HI 96743

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kona Community Hospital

    79-1019 Haukapila St
    Kealakekua, HI 96750
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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