Charissa N Kahue, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Referral required.
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Although I’m originally from Hawaii, I spent most of my formative years on the mainland because of my father's job. I graduated from high school in San Antonio, Texas, and moved back to Hawaii to attend Chaminade University. After college, I returned to the mainland for a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, followed by medical school and residency training at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. I then completed a fellowship at the University of Kansas and later joined the faculty at the University of Tennessee. I’m board certified in otolaryngology.
I was happy to have the opportunity to move home to Hawaii in 2022 to practice medicine and serve my community.
About my practice
I practice otolaryngology—which focuses on the ear, nose, and throat. It is a challenging and rewarding specialty, involving all kinds of patients and a broad range of different conditions to be treated.
Some of my interests include general otolaryngology, tumors of the head, neck, mouth, and throat as well as thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland surgery.
I’ve written articles and book chapters on head and neck cancer that have been included in professional publications. Being a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the American Head and Neck Society gives me access to current information in my specialty, enabling me to deliver the best care to my patients.
I was fortunate to have outstanding mentors at every stage of my life. Some of the most influential of these were physicians, whose work ethic, talents, and skills inspired me to pursue the same calling.
How I thrive
To maintain my health, I try to stay active, including hiking and walking at least 10,000 steps a day. I think it’s also important to focus on eating well and get a good night’s sleep. I love spending time with family, attending UH sports, listening to live music, trying new restaurants, and traveling.
My office
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Medical groups & plans
Hawaii Permanente Medical Group
- HMO
- Medicaid (QUEST)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- 24-hour pharmacy
- 808-643-7979
- 24-hour prescription refill
- 808-643-7979
- 24/7 Advice (Hawaii Island)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- 24/7 Advice (Kauai)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- 24/7 Advice (Maui)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- 24/7 Advice (Oahu)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- Clinic Specialty appointments (Neighbor islands)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- Clinic Specialty appointments (Oahu)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- Clinic appointment cancellation
- 808-432-7800
- General information
- 808-432-0000
- Member Services
- 1-800-966-5955 (toll free)
- Same Day Surgery
- 808-432-8490
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, PMB 407701 1Board certification
Otolaryngology
American Board of OtolaryngologyTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
Head and Neck Surgery
University of Kansas Medical CenterInternship
General Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Dept. of OtolaryngologyResidency
Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surg
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Dept. of OtolaryngologyJoined Permanente Medical Group
2022Provider ID
21602My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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