About
Dr. Judy Okimura is a board-certified internist and pediatrician practicing concierge medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1995, graduating as a Phi Beta Kappa honoree on a University of Hawaii Regents Scholarship. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1999. Her combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Hawaii ran from 1999 to 2003.
Dr. Okimura holds board certifications from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. She served as a Staff Internist and Pediatrician at The Queen's Health Care Centers from 2003 to 2006. She holds Fellowship status in the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Colleagues recognized her on the Best Doctors in America list four consecutive years from 2015 through 2018. She volunteers with the Aloha Medical Mission and serves as a Health Consultant at Honolulu Christian Preschool. Dr. Okimura speaks Japanese fluently, an asset she uses regularly with patients for whom it is their first language. She has presented Grand Rounds at Kapiolani Medical Center on pediatric neurology and urology topics, including Guillain-Barre Syndrome, brain tumors in children, and urinary tract infections in children. She also co-authored a published chapter on Guillain-Barre Syndrome in a widely used pediatric medical education text.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1995
Medical School
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1999
Residency
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Hawaii, 1999-2003
Additional Training
Phi Beta Kappa 1995; University of Hawaii Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence 1991-1995
Certifications
Languages
Japanese
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Okimura right for?
Dr. Okimura suits adults and families who want one physician managing both internal medicine and pediatric needs. Patients managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her focus on long-term disease management. She works especially well with patients who value a thorough, evidence-informed approach and want a physician who listens carefully. Japanese-speaking patients find her bilingual fluency a meaningful advantage. Members navigating complex health decisions or specialist referrals rely on her strong care coordination and hospital network connections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Okimura treats a broad range of conditions across internal medicine and pediatrics. Her clinical work includes managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension in adults. She also brings specialized knowledge in pediatric conditions such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, brain tumors in children, and urinary tract infections in children.
Yes. Dr. Okimura holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. She also holds Fellowship status in the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Okimura earned her medical degree from the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1999. She completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Hawaii between 1999 and 2003.
Yes. Dr. Okimura holds board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She treats adult patients for chronic disease management and wellness, and she also sees pediatric patients. This dual specialty makes her a strong option for families seeking one trusted physician.
Yes. Dr. Okimura speaks Japanese fluently. Patients who prefer to communicate in Japanese can do so during their appointments.
Dr. Okimura appeared on the Best Doctors in America list four consecutive years from 2015 through 2018. She has also presented Grand Rounds at Kapiolani Medical Center on pediatric neurology and urology topics and contributed a chapter to a pediatric medical education textbook on Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Patients consistently describe Dr. Okimura as attentive, thorough, and genuinely invested in their wellbeing. Reviewers note that she listens carefully, follows through on treatment plans, and provides personal support during difficult health moments. 9 out of 5 rating across 21 patient reviews.
Yes. Dr. Okimura actively coordinates referrals to specialists and can connect members with Medical Centers of Excellence for care that goes beyond what is available locally. She maintains hospital affiliations with Queen's Medical Center and Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children.
Dr. Okimura treats each patient as a partner in their own health. She focuses on helping patients understand their conditions, make informed lifestyle choices, and build a personalized wellness plan. She emphasizes prevention and thorough follow-through on every treatment decision.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026