Doctor Information
Damien Tavares, MD is a pain physician born in Hawaii and raised in Wai’anae on O’ahu. He is the founder and owner of Hawaii Pain Center and holds medical staff privileges at The Queen’s Medical Center.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Pain Medicine, University of California Irvine
- Residency: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of California Irvine
- Internship: General Surgery, University of Hawaii
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
- Board Certification: Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABMS); Interventional Pain (ABIPP)
- NPI Number: 1194921619
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Tavares focuses on interventional pain medicine at Hawaii Pain Center, including:
- Interventional pain procedures
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Dr. Tavares received the Dr. Jerome Tobis Award for Exemplary Performance during residency at UC Irvine. After training he joined Tripler Army Medical Center’s Interdisciplinary Pain Management Team, then entered private practice in 2013. The practice says he is the only ABIPP-certified pain specialist in Hawai’i.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Hawaii Pain Center
- Address: 2226 Liliha St, Suite 407, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Phone: (808) 445-9172
- Website: hawaiipaincenter.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Tavares train?
He earned his medical degree from the University of Hawai’i John A. Burns School of Medicine, completed a general surgery internship at the University of Hawai’i, a PM&R residency at UC Irvine and an ACGME-accredited pain medicine fellowship through UC Irvine’s Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care.
What is Dr. Tavares board certified in?
Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABMS), plus Interventional Pain through the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians.
Where does Dr. Tavares see patients?
At Hawaii Pain Center, 2226 Liliha St, Suite 407, Honolulu, HI 96817. Call (808) 445-9172.
