
Dr. Mary ann Santos Pefanco M.D.
Internist
1178b Kinoole St Hilo HI, 96720About
Dr. Mary ann Pefanco is an internist practicing in Hilo, HI. Dr. Pefanco specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Pefanco provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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Practice At 1178b Kinoole St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Daniel H. Belcher M.D.409 KILAUEA AVE HILO HI 96720
- Dr. Aaron Morita M.D., F.A.C.P.670 Ponahawai St Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Douglas Hiroshi Yamashita MD1276 Kinoole St Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Carlos R Abeyta MD82 Puuhonu Pl Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Craig Yoshihiro Shikuma M.D.82 Puuhonu Pl Hilo HI 96720
- Dr. Sydney Y Tatsuno MD868 Ululani St Hilo HI 96720
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HILO MEDICAL CENTERl
1190 WAIANUENUE AVENUE HILO HI 96720HALE HO'OLA HAMAKUAl
45-547 PLUMERIA STREET HONOKAA HI 96727