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SURGERY

General Surgery

When surgery is done right, you’ll heal faster. No matter if you’ve been injured, or if surgery has been recommended as part of your treatment, the expertly trained providers at Ali’i Health Center can get you on the road to recovery quickly.

Enjoy Peace-of-Mind with Trusted Surgeons
Ease your fear about your surgery, and enjoy peace-of-mind with one of our trusted and experienced surgeons. We have experience in: bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, GERD treatments, and much more. Plus, we accept most insurance.

Experienced with Many Surgical Procedures

  • Consultation and assessment for bariatric surgery
  • Incision-less TIF procedure for treatment of GERD
  • Comprehensive breast evaluation program, which focuses on breast health and cancer detection
  • Accomplished Surgeons and Providers

Accomplished Surgeons and Providers
Our specialists are dedicated to giving their time, care and knowledge during each visit. Ali’i Health Center believes in the importance of each contact in the healing process. Our staff, from the PSRs to the Physicians take the time to listen to and assist every patient with their questions and concerns. Ali’i Health Center is committed to helping all patients achieve their health goals.

Providers

Tyler Cobb, MD
Tyler Cobb, MD
General Surgery
Tyler Cobb, MD

Tyler Cobb, MD

General Surgery

Dr. Tyler Cobb joined Ali’i Health Center in 2022 as a highly skilled general surgeon, specializing in trauma, foregut, endoscopy, and a wide range of subspecialties. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2015 and completed a rigorous general surgery residency at The University of Texas McGovern Medical School at Houston. During his residency, Dr. Cobb trained at Memorial Hermann-TMC, the busiest level 1 trauma center in the nation, and MD Anderson, where he gained extensive experience in managing complex surgical and oncologic cases.

Dr. Cobb employs a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach in most of his operations, prioritizing reduced pain and faster recovery for his patients. Dedicated to delivering the highest quality of surgical care, he consistently incorporates the latest and most appropriate surgical techniques into his practice.

Board-certified through the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Cobb is committed to creating a compassionate and respectful environment for his patients and their families. His practice is built on a foundation of understanding and deep respect for the individual needs of each patient.

David Huddleston, MD, FACS
David Huddleston, MD, FACS
General Surgery
David Huddleston, MD, FACS

David Huddleston, MD, FACS

General Surgery

Dr. David Huddleston Has joined Ali`i Health Center on June 25, 2019 and is fully trained in general surgery, including endoscopy, trauma and all subspecialties.  Dr. Huddleston earned his Doctorate of Medicine in May 2007 from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, and completed his general surgery internship/residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami.  Dr .David Huddleston s currently accepting new patients. We welcome both new and existing patients to the practice.

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Maria Oka, APRN
General Surgery
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Maria Oka, APRN

General Surgery
Marina
Marina Padilla, APRN
General Surgery
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Marina Padilla, APRN

General Surgery
Genia Taitano MD
Genia Taitano, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Genia Taitano, our new Trauma Medical Director at Kona Community Hospital, specializes in critical care and colorectal surgery. With her roots in Hawaii, she combines advanced surgical skills with a deep understanding of our community’s needs.
Genia Taitano MD

Genia Taitano, MD

General Surgery

Dr. Genia Taitano, our new Trauma Medical Director at Kona Community Hospital, specializes in critical care and colorectal surgery. With her roots in Hawaii, she combines advanced surgical skills with a deep understanding of our community’s needs.

Dr. Conrad Tirre
Conrad J. Tirre, MD, FACS
Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery
Dr. Conrad Tirre

Conrad J. Tirre, MD, FACS

Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery

Dr. Conrad Tirre received his medical degree from Saint Louis University and completed his plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Tirre then completed a highly skilled and rigorous Hand and Microsurgical Fellowship at the Oregon Health Sciences Center. Dr. Tirre is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery,as well as holding his Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. Conrad Tirre performed plastic, hand, and complex microsurgery (including limb salvage/reattachment) in Denver, Colorado for more than twenty years. After visiting Hawaii Island for several years with his wife, they decided to join the community full time in 2019. Dr.Tirre was excited to join the prestigious Ali’I Health Center and offer plastic, hand, and reconstructive services to the Big Island.

Dr. Tirre is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a former Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Department of Plastic Surgery.

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