About
Thomas Nordyke MD grew up in Hawaii, attending Punahou School before earning his undergraduate degree at the University of California Santa Barbara. He went on to complete his medical degree at the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine in 1986. His residency training followed with the Integrated Medical Residency Program in Honolulu, finishing in 1989. He earned board certification in Internal Medicine in 1990 and has recertified every ten years since.
Dr. Nordyke has practiced medicine in Hawaii Kai without interruption since completing his residency. He spent eight years with the Queens Health Care Center and then nearly three decades with Straub Clinic/Hawaii Pacific Health before founding Hawaii Kai Health Care in 2024. His clinical focus covers internal medicine, primary care, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions including diabetes and hypertension. Families throughout Hawaii Kai have relied on his attentive, personalized approach for generations. He founded this practice with a clear goal: to deliver an enduring, high level of care to the community he has long called home.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California Santa Barbara
Medical School
University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine (graduated 1986)
Residency
Integrated Medical Residency Program, Honolulu (completed 1989)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Nordyke right for?
Dr. Nordyke is a strong fit for adults and teens aged 15 and older managing ongoing health needs. Patients living with diabetes, hypertension, or other chronic conditions benefit from his structured, continuous management approach. Those who value a long-tenured physician with deep roots in the Hawaii Kai community will feel at home in his care. Patients who need reliable access outside of office hours, including phone, text, and video contact, will find his DPC model well-suited to their lives. Mobility-impaired patients who need home visits also fit well within his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nordyke focuses on internal medicine and primary care, with particular depth in managing chronic conditions. He regularly treats patients with diabetes, hypertension, and related ailments. His decades of clinical experience give him broad capability across adult and adolescent health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Nordyke earned board certification in Internal Medicine in 1990. He has recertified every ten years since, keeping his credentials current throughout his career.
Dr. Nordyke earned his medical degree at the University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine in 1986. He then completed his residency with the Integrated Medical Residency Program in Honolulu in 1989.
Dr. Nordyke has practiced medicine in Hawaii Kai since 1989. He worked with Queens Health Care Center from 1989 to 1997, then with Straub Clinic/Hawaii Pacific Health from 1997 to 2024, before opening Hawaii Kai Health Care.
Yes. Members can contact Dr. Nordyke directly by phone, text, or video 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for acute, non-emergency medical concerns. This direct access is a core feature of the practice's DPC model.
Dr. Nordyke offers home visits on a selective basis for patients with mobility impairments. Patients who need this service should discuss their situation directly with the practice.
Dr. Nordyke provides regular, ongoing management for patients with diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions. His DPC model gives him the access and time to monitor patients closely and respond quickly when issues arise.
Yes. Dr. Nordyke provides dedicated assistance with preauthorization for specialist visits, lab work, and imaging. He also remains listed as each member's primary care provider with their insurance carrier, supporting smooth communication across providers.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026