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Pathology

Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory (HPL) is an independent medical group of pathologists that own and operate a reference laboratory specializing in cytology, flow cytometry and anatomic pathology. HPL is contracted to serve as:

  • Medical directors, clinical consultants, and anatomic/surgical pathologists for DLS
  • Pathologists for the Queen's Medical Center

For a professional consultation, call (808) 547-4271

HPL pathologists are readily available to discuss and review slides, and consult on unusual findings, or answer your questions.  HPL pathologists are certified by the American Board of Pathology, CLIA, JCAHO, and CPA. All cytotechnologists are registered and licensed.

HPL pathologists are:

David M. Shimizu, M.D. 

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
 

Director of Laboratories, QMC

Managing Partner, Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory

U.H. Pathology Residency Program Director

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 

 
M.D. 1982: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii
 
American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Thomas S. Reppun, M.D. 

Clinical Pathology and Blood Banking
 

Director of Clinical Laboratories, QMC

Partner, Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

 
M.D. 1975: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, Hawaii
 
American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology and Blood Banking

Thomas S. Namiki, M.D. 

Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology
 

Medical Director, Anatomic Pathology, QMC

Partner, Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

 
M.D. in 1982: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 
 
American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology

Keith I. Tonaki, M.D. 

Anatomic Pathology and Dermatopathology
 
Associate Pathologist, QMC

Partner, Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 

 
M.D. 1972: University of Washington (Seattle)
 
American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

David T. Goo, M.D.

Anatomic  & Clinical Pathology and Hematopathology
 
Medical Director, Oncology, QMC

Partner, Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

 
M.D. in 1983: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 
 

American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology and Hematopathology

Pamela S. Tauchi-Nishi, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology 
 
Associate Medical Director, Cytopathology, QMC
Partner, Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

 
M.D. in 1987: University of California, Los Angeles
 
American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology

Kirk Hirata, M.D. 

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology and Hematopathology
 

Medical Director, Microbiology, QMC

Medical Director, Castle Memorial

Partner, Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

 
M.D. in 1990: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
 

American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic & Clinical Pathology and Hematology

Wesley Kim, M.D.

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
 

Medical Director, Diagnostic Laboratory Services

Partner, Hawaii Pathologists' Laboratory

Associate Program Director at The Queen's Medical Center

 

M.D. in 1995: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 

 
American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Peter K. Bryant-Greenwood, M.D., MBA

Anatomic Pathology, Cytopathology and Molecular Diagnostics
 

Chair (Interim), Department of Pathology, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Associate Professor, Dept of Pathology, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Associate Clinical Professor, Dept of OB/Gyn, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

 

M.D. in 1997: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 

 

American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic Pathology, Cytopathology

Christopher A. Lum, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology and Dermatopathology
 

Medical Director, Dermatopathology Services, QMC

Associate Clinical Professor of Pathology and Medicine-Division of Dermatology, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

 

M.D. in 1999: University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine 

 

American Board of Pathology Certified: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Dermatopathology