About
Dr. Donna Mayeda is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician practicing direct primary care in Honolulu, Hawai'i. She earned her undergraduate degree from Harvey Mudd College and holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Her clinical focus spans chronic disease management, preventive care, women's health, gender-affirming care, and mental health support. She treats conditions including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, anxiety, depression, and menopause.
Dr. Mayeda grew up in California, the oldest of three children born to Chinese immigrant parents. Those roots shaped her values: dedication to family, hard work, humility, and care for others. She co-founded Ke Ola Noa with her husband Michael after the loss of their son Noa in 2017. That experience gave her practice its name and its mission. She is passionate about practicing medicine built on genuine human connection, and colleagues describe her clinical intuition and ability to truly see her patients as rare gifts. Outside the clinic, Dr. Mayeda leads community walks, cooking workshops, yoga sessions, and health seminars across the Windward Coast. She finds her own balance through yoga and good food, and she is a devoted Star Wars fan.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Harvey Mudd College
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mayeda right for?
Dr. Mayeda is a strong fit for adults and teenagers ages 14 and up seeking a primary care doctor who takes time with each visit. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or thyroid disorders benefit from her evidence-based, lifestyle-centered approach. She serves patients navigating women's health concerns, menopause, hormone imbalances, or mental health needs including anxiety and depression. Those who want gender-affirming care or prenatal counseling will find her prepared and welcoming. Patients without insurance, or those on Medicare or Med-QUEST, receive the same attentive care as any other member.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mayeda treats a broad range of conditions in primary and internal medicine. Her focus includes hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid conditions, hormone imbalances, allergies, anxiety, depression, and menopause. She also provides gender-affirming care, women's health services, prenatal counseling, and cancer screenings.
Yes. Dr. Mayeda holds board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. These dual certifications reflect her focus on both diagnosing and managing chronic disease and addressing the lifestyle factors that drive long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Mayeda takes an evidence-based approach, not a patient-preference-driven one. She focuses on lifestyle medicine alongside conventional treatment, which means she works with patients on nutrition, movement, and other behavioral factors in addition to medications when appropriate.
Dr. Mayeda completed her undergraduate education at Harvey Mudd College. She holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, reflecting both her clinical training and her focus on lifestyle-based approaches to health.
Yes. Dr. Mayeda provides mental health support within her primary care practice. She works with patients managing anxiety and depression, integrating mental health into her overall approach to whole-person care.
Yes. Gender-affirming care is part of Dr. Mayeda's clinical scope. She welcomes patients seeking this care within the context of an ongoing primary care relationship.
Dr. Mayeda is board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine, which means she actively addresses how food, movement, sleep, and stress affect her patients' health. She connects patients to community resources like cooking classes and yoga sessions as part of a broader wellness strategy.
Yes. Women's health is a core part of Dr. Mayeda's practice. She sees patients for annual physicals, cancer screenings, hormone-related concerns, menopause management, and prenatal counseling.
Dr. Mayeda hosts regular community events including Walk with a Doc walks, cooking classes at Windward Community College, yoga sessions, health seminars at Pohai Nani senior center, and free webinars on topics like cancer screening guidelines. She also delivers educational talks at Harvey Mudd College on topics such as social connection and health.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026