Desiree Medeiros, M.D.
Hemophilia Center Director, Pediatric Hematologist
Dr. Medeiros is a board certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist and assistant professor at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine. She joined the Center in 1997 and is responsible for the overall management, direction and supervision of the hemophilia treatment center, and provides care for pediatric patients with bleeding disorders.

Jonathan Cho, M.D.
Adult Hematologist
Dr. Cho is a board certified hematologist-oncologist who has served as Kapi‘olani’s adult hematologist since 2001. He is also affiliated with the Queen’s Medical Center. Dr. Cho is responsible for the diagnosis and clinical management of our adult patients.

Dee Ann Omatsu, MSN, PNP-BC
Pediatric Nurse Coordinator
Dee Ann Omatsu joined the team as pediatric nurse coordinator in 2003 and is currently the Center’s pediatric nurse practitioner. In her current role, she provides pediatric clinical assessments, participates in evaluation for new consults, conducts patient and family education, and develops treatment plans. She performs community outreach education and coordinates all disciplines at the Center.

Gail Tashima, R.N.
Pediatric Nurse Coordinator
Gail Tashima served as a member of the Hemophilia Camp infirmary staff for several years. She joined the team in the Fall of 2004 and is currently the pediatric nurse coordinator for the Center. She is responsible for the overall team functioning. She also coordinates with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), obtains consents and collects data. In addition, she is involved in patient assessments, education and developing treatment plans.

Keri Ishii, R.N.
Pediatric Nurse Clinician
Ms Ishii joined the hemophilia team in 2009. She assesses patients’ needs, conducts patient and family education and assists in developing treatment plans. She participates in the Universal Data Collection Study, obtaining consents and collecting data.

Margo Wray, PT
Physical Therapist
Margo Wray has been with the program since 1997. Working primarily with pediatric patients, she conducts assessments, evaluates and treats outpatient needs as they relate to physical mobility and pain, provides patient education and creates treatment plans. She also conducts the range of motion measurements for the CDC UDC project.

Jayna Lee
Physical Therapist
Jayna Lee provides physical therapy services and serves as a backup for Ms. Wray.

Chanel Galario, MSW
Social Worker
Chanel Galario recently joined the Center in the Fall of 2008. She conducts psychosocial assessments, provides counseling, makes referrals as appropriate, and is the liaison and patient advocate, coordinating with other health, school and social service providers.

Ryann Maiava
Secretary
Ryann Maiava provides overall administrative support for all the Center’s staff. She assists with updating patient database, scheduling appointments and other clerical functions.

Robert Durkin, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Durkin is a board certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon who joined our Center in 2000. Dr. Durkin is responsible for orthopedic management of our patients.

Laura Bonilla, RN
Executive Director Pediatrics
Ms. Bonilla has assumed administrative oversight of the Center since 2005. She is responsible for nursing supervision and serves as a clinical liaison between Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, hemophilia faculty and staff, and the community at large.

Brenda Maglasang, RN
Clinical Service Line Manager, Pediatric Ambulatory Unit
Ms. Maglasang oversees daily operations and staffing of the Pediatric Ambulatory Unit. The Center is located in PAU and she coordinates the daily activities and staff.