James R Best MD

Urgent Care

Physician

Summary

Dr. James Best is a Family Medicine physician specializing in Urgent Care, based in Honolulu, HI. He completed his medical education at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine in 1995, followed by a residency in Family Medicine at the same institution from 1995 to 1998. He holds an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Hawaii School of Public Health. Dr. Best was most recently practicing as an Urgent Care Physician at Straub Medical Center, and he retired in March 2025. He also has experience working as a Family Physician at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center and Kaiser Kapolei.

University of HawaiiResidency, Family Medicine, 1995 - 1998
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of MedicineClass of 1995
University of Hawaii School of Public HealthMPH, Public Health - Epidemiology, 1991 - 1995

Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014