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Dr. Vivien Tham, MD

Dr. Vivien Tham, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Vivien Tham, MD is an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Royal Free Hospital School Of Medicine, University Of London in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities Straub Clinic and Hospital and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

1401 S Beretania St Ste 560 Honolulu, HI 96814

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tham specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Tham's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tham

4.8

30 ratings, 19 with a written review
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4 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Robert – Apr 13, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
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Blandi – Mar 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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carol – Dec 06, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Lee LASTER – Oct 02, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
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Susan Wagener Lee – Sep 24, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
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Jan 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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C.Shinsato – Dec 16, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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Dec 14, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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M Nakamura – Dec 12, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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Nov 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Lum – Nov 20, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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P. Tsai in Honolulu , HI – Nov 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lorene B Pua Hofbauer – Nov 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Gregg F. – Oct 31, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
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Patrick – Oct 30, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Thomas N – Oct 25, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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HI, HI – Jun 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Tham prides herself in the genuine way she interacts with her patients and always treat every patient with the same level of care, detail, and surgical excellence as she would give to her own family. Ophthalmology is her passion and it shines through in every interaction she has with her patients.
  • Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Surgery

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

  • Neuro-Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Ocular Immunology

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

  • Francis I Proctor Found-ucsf

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • Jules Stein Eye Inst Ucla

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Miriam Hosp-brown University

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Royal Free Hospital School Of Medicine Univeristy Of London

    Undergraduate School, 1995
  • Royal Free Hospital School Of Medicine, University Of London

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Cantonese

  • Mandarin

Locations

Practice

Pacific Vision Institute Inc.1401 S Beretania St Ste 560 Honolulu, HI 96814
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Straub Clinic and Hospital

    888 S King St
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

    1319 Punahou St
    Honolulu, HI 96826
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