Dr. Jinichi Tokeshi, a highly respected family physician based in Honolulu, is

the winner of the Gold Excellence in Kupuna Care Award for his exemplary performance keeping patients healthy and out of the emergency room. Dr. Tokeshi, who has been in practice for

more than 30 years, received the highest honor out of 200 MDX

Hawai`i primary care physicians. Born in Okinawa, Japan, he is also fluent in

Japanese and speaks several other languages. Dr. Tokeshi is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center. He received his medical degree from John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), University of Hawaii, and completed his residency in family medicine at Michigan State University. Since returning from his residency training in 1978, he has been on faculty at JABSOM, where he presently serves as a clinical professor of family medicine and geriatrics.

Jinichi Tokeshi, M.D., Honored for Providing Excellence in Kupuna Care

Dr. Tokeshi takes pride in his highly trained and friendly staff

Excellence in Access to CareEven a short hospitalization can have a detrimental impact on seniors. In fact, research shows that nearly one in four seniors will lose the ability to live independently after a hospitalization. This is why MDX Hawaii monitors unnecessary avoidable emergency room utilization and hospitalization trends and partners with physicians in improving the access. Data on Dr. Tokeshi’s patients show that only 5% of them have utilized the emergency room in the last 12 months, as compared to 16% for the MDX Hawai`i senior population overall. This is clearly the result of the remarkable access to quality care that Dr. Tokeshi provides his patients.

Ron Kuerbitz (left) and Darek Sato (right) of MDX Hawai`i present Dr. Tokeshi with the Gold Excellence in Kapuna Care Award.

Jinichi Tokeshi, M.D.Award-Winning Physician

Dr. Tokeshi’s Tips for Keeping Patients Healthy

89% of Dr. Tokeshi’s patients got Annual Health

Assessments

Only 5% of Dr. Tokeshi’s

patients had ER visits

Dr. Tokeshi Treats Patients with Kindness and Compassion“Dr. Tokeshi has been part of our family for over 30 years,” says 80-year-old Sheila Tamanaha. “Because I have retinitis pigmentosa, he evaluates me every three months. Dr. Tokeshi spends time going over my health issues with me and treats me with respect. His staff is extremely efficient.”

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Dr. Tokeshi’s Clinic 405 N Kuakini Street, Ste 707Honolulu, Hawaii 96817Phone: 808-536-3267

Hours MTThF: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Closed for lunch: 12:30 – 2.00 p.m.Wed./Sat: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Patients are treated with

“Jin” (compassion)

Dr. Tokeshi:flexible hours,

always available to patients

Efficient andfriendly staff

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Philosophy of Patient Care“I depend on my extremely qualified staff to welcome patients with a smile, prep them for exams, run labs, file insurance, and send patients out the door with a smile.”

“My motto is to treat all patients with “Jin,” which is my name and means compassion and empathy.”

“We teach patients that emergency rooms are for emergencies only. We offer Saturday hours and I am always available to patients, whether in the office or by phone.”

“We believe in prevention. Our goal is to provide annual health assessments for all patients and consultations/exams every three months for the chronically ill.”

About MDX Hawai`iThe MDX Hawai`i network of healthcare providers serves over 28,000 Medicare Advantage patients. It encompasses over 650 primary care physicians, 2,400 specialists and a full complement of health systems and ancillary providers across the Hawaiian Islands. MDX Hawai`i supports its physicians by providing wellness services and support programs for patients with complex medical conditions.