About
Dr. Ira Zunin serves as Medical Director of HI Direct Primary Care. He graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine and earned an MPH with additional training in preventive medicine and public health. His career spans more than two decades in integrative and team-based medicine in Hawaii.
Dr. Zunin co-founded Manakai O Malama, one of Hawaii's most respected integrative medical homes, and led it for nearly 25 years. Through that work, he cared for hundreds of thousands of families across the islands. He also built an extensive referral network of trusted specialists throughout Hawaii during that time. He stepped back from leading Manakai O Malama to focus on the in-depth, unhurried care that a smaller practice setting makes possible. His specialties include integrative medicine, preventive medicine, and internal medicine.
Education & Training
Medical School
UCLA School of Medicine
Additional Training
Additional training in preventive medicine and public health (MPH)
Who is Dr. Zunin right for?
Dr. Zunin is a strong fit for patients who want a deeply experienced physician with roots in integrative and preventive medicine. Adults managing complex health histories benefit from his multidisciplinary background and broad specialist network. Patients who value a provider with long-term ties to Hawaii's medical community will appreciate his decades of practice on the islands. He suits anyone seeking unhurried, relationship-centered primary care from a physician with extensive clinical experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Zunin specializes in integrative medicine, preventive medicine, and internal medicine. He brings a multidisciplinary perspective built over more than 25 years of practice in Hawaii. His work emphasizes the connection between lifestyle, environment, and long-term health.
Dr. Zunin co-founded and led Manakai O Malama for nearly 25 years, one of Hawaii's most respected integrative medical homes. During that time, he cared for hundreds of thousands of families across the islands through a team-based, multidisciplinary model. He holds an MD from UCLA School of Medicine and an MPH with training in preventive medicine and public health.
Dr. Zunin stepped back from leading Manakai O Malama to offer a different kind of care. He wanted to work in a smaller practice where he could give each patient more time, deeper attention, and a truly personalized care experience. HI Direct Primary Care reflects that goal.
Yes. Over his 25-plus years in Hawaii, Dr. Zunin built an extensive network of trusted specialists throughout the islands. At HI Direct Primary Care, he uses that network to navigate referrals and review specialist recommendations on behalf of members.
Dr. Zunin graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine. He holds an MPH and completed additional training in preventive medicine and public health, which has shaped his integrative and whole-person approach to care.
Dr. Zunin sees adult patients across a wide range of health needs, with particular strength in complex, chronic, and preventive care cases. Patients with long health histories or those seeking an integrative approach to primary care tend to find his background especially well-suited to their needs.
Dr. Zunin reviews specialist recommendations and actively navigates referrals for his members. His long-standing relationships with specialists across Hawaii allow him to connect patients with providers he knows and trusts, ensuring continuity throughout the care journey.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026