Top 5 · HI
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Hawaii
Diagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging. Curated top-5 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 5
- Medicare-enrolled
- 2
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Indexed density: 0.35 per 100K residents (population 1.45M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Lyle Craig Yanagihara, DDS MS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Honolulu, HIMedicareView profileRichard Rasmussen, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Wailuku, HIMedicareView profileJennifer Britt Hawie, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Fort Shafter, HIView profileColin Alexander Eliot, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Tripler Army Medical Center, HIView profileDawnyetta R Hixson, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologist
Tripler Army Medical Center, HIView profile
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Hawaii
All Hawaii dentists →- General Dentists in HawaiiRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in HawaiiBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in HawaiiSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in HawaiiExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in HawaiiRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in HawaiiGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in HawaiiCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in HawaiiCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in HawaiiSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Dentist (Other)s in HawaiiDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in Hawaii: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Hawaii ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 5 listed, 2 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial pathologists in Hawaii accept Medicaid?
Hawaii's Medicaid program is Med-QUEST. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Med-QUEST provider directory (https://medquest.hawaii.gov/).How do I check a oral & maxillofacial pathologist's license in Hawaii?
Use the Hawaiʻi Board of Dental Examiners license-lookup at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/dentist/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a oral & maxillofacial pathologist instead of a general dentist?
You don't — patients don't see pathologists directly; Your dentist or oral surgeon may send a biopsy to one if they find a suspicious lesion.