Top 5 · HI
Top Oral And 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 And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Honolulu, HIMedicareView profileRichard Rasmussen, DDS
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Wailuku, HIMedicareView profileJennifer Britt Hawie, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Fort Shafter, HIView profileColin Alexander Eliot, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Tripler Army Medical Center, HIView profileDawnyetta R Hixson, DMD
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
Tripler Army Medical Center, HIView profile
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlabamaAL
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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 And 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 Health Dentists in HawaiiCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral And Maxillofacial Radiologists in HawaiiSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Dentists in HawaiiDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in Hawaii: questions
How are these oral and 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 and 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 an oral and 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 an oral and 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.