Dr. Christopher Lawinski MD graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Oberlin College in Oberlin Ohio and was a research assistant at the Rockefeller University in NY, NY before enrolling at the University of Pen… Read more ›
19 years of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, 17 years of mysterious joint inflammation, Dozens of doctors (including top notch university hospital specialists in NJ)- the results: I got worse every year. Through most of 2021 I needed help dressing, getting on & off the toilet, showering because both knees, ankles, and fe…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin College | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
| University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine | Doctorate | Doctor of Medicine | 2006 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine | Family Medicine | 2009 |
| Other - Living Systems Professional Program | Practitioner Certificate Course, Levels 1 & 2 | 2017 |
| Other - Hawaii Neural Prolotherapy Conference | Perineural Injection Therapy Certification | 2015 |
| Other - American Academy of Ozonotherapy | Prolozone Therapy Phase 1 Certification | 2013 |
| Other - American Academy of Ozonotherapy | Ozonotherapy Certification | 2013 |
| Other - American College for Advancement in Medicine | Certified Chelation Therapy | 2010 |
| Internship - University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine | Family Medicine | 2007 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Physician, Medical Director | Christopher Lawinski, MD, Dr. Sally Boyd-Daughtrey, ND Oversee office practices and integration of multiple physicians, serve as medical director. Private practice in Integrative and Functional Medicine. | 2018 - Present |
| Private Practice Physician | Christopher Lawinski, MD Private practice in Integrative and Functional Medicine. | 2016 - Present |
| Owner, Manager, Physician | Hawaii Whole Person Healing Collective, LLC Owner, manager, and licensed practitioner of a boutique style multi practitioner medical practice specializing in Functional Medicine and Integrative Holistic Therapies. | 2010 - Present |
| Staff Physician | Hilo Urgent Care Center, LLC Worked as an independent contractor phsyician for a busy urgent care facility. | 2010 - 2011 |
| Staff Physician and Clinical Teaching Assistant | Hawaii Island Family Health Center Full service Family Medicine practice affiliated with Hilo Medical Center. Clinical training site for University of Hawaii Family Medicine Residency Program. | 2009 - 2010 |
| Volunteer Physician and Member of Kawaiae'a 'Ohua | Na Papa Kanaka o Pu'ukohola. Pu'ukohola National Historic Site As a member of the Kawaiae'a 'Ohua, participated in restoration efforts at this National Historic Site and served as a volunteer physician during the 2010 Bicentennial Ho`oku`ikahi Ceremony. | Present |
| Public Health Project Volunteer | Asociación Centro De Estudios De Español “Pop-Wuj” Conceived and executed a pediatric nutritional analysis and presented the information in Spanish to mothers and caretakers living in this indigenous Mayan community. | Present |
| Vaccination Program Coordinator | Streetside Health Project; New York, NY Organized and coordinated a city-wide vaccination campaign targeted at New York City’s homeless, HIV-positive, and IV-drug abusing populations. | Present |
| Health Care Volunteer | Streetside Health Project; New York, NY Administered vaccines and coordinated events for the project’s yearly flu-vaccine campaign. | Present |
| Health Care Volunteer | Lorain County Free Clinic Performed administrative tasks and shadowed physicians in a clinic providing free health care to Lorain County’s underserved population. | Present |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | American College for Advancement in Medicine | 2010 - 2015 |
| Member | American Holistic Medical Association | 2002 - Present |
| Member | Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society | 1998 - Present |
| Member | American Academy of Family Physicians | 2001 - 2010 |
| Member | International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine | 2008 - 2009 |
| Member | American Medical Student Association | 2001 - 2006 |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| T-32 Research Training Fellowship | University of Arizona School of Medicine, Department | |
| 21st Century Scholar, Full Tuition Merit Scholarship | University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine | |
| British Petroleum Fellowship in the Sciences, Tuition Scholarship | Oberlin College | |
| Presidential Scholarship | Oberlin College |
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Hawaii Whole Person Healing - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“Finally relieved from years of pain”
19 years of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, 17 years of mysterious joint inflammation, Dozens of doctors (including top notch university hospital specialists in NJ)- the results: I got worse every year. Through most of 2021 I needed help dressing, getting on & off the toilet, showering because both knees, ankles, and feet were so swollen I literally couldn't wear my normal clothes & shoes. I'm a healthy weight and 35 y/o. There was no reason I should have been that sick.
I happen to meet Dr. Lawinski when getting my 329 card as marijuana was the only thing that helped my stomach concerns even though I don't like being high. I was sure this doctor couldn't help me but when he said he might be able to help I made an appointment for my chronic health issues.
Three months after starting work with Dr. Lawinski I have zero joint pain, no diarrhea. I can do all the normal things like play on the playground with my kids, go on a walk, take care of myself & my house. I'm forever grateful
Hawaii Island Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“Dr. Lawinski regenerative approach is cutting edge”
Dr. Lawinski has provided cutting edge stem cell and pro lo therapy that really helped me without a lot of prescription drugs.
Hawaii Whole Person Healing - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“Dr. Chris is a very fine medical doctor who uses expert skills regarding my historical and age and surrounding history with his fine medical knowledgedinj.”
excellent
Hawaii Island Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“Super intuitive, smart and right on point”
My health has improved overall. The pain is subsiding. Very grateful
Kilauea Ketamine Clinic - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“exceeded all expectations”
I made my first appointments with
Dr. Lawinski, because going to LA for
ketamine treatments was so difficult due to covid. It was also exhausting due to a long flight from Honolulu. There were docs in Honolulu who provided treatments, but it was obvious that their only incentive was $$$. The charge at Queens Hospital was the highest in the entire country!! 1200. dollars per treatment. In Dr. Lawinski and his staff, I found a team committed to helping patients like myself, with severe clinical
depression, ( as well as PTSD, ETC.), return to wellness. They also had a real understanding of the medication, as well as knowing that every patient responded differently. This was not a "cookie cutter" approach, like at many
ketamine clinics. I have had 6 treatments to date and am no longer plagued by suicidal ideation. It is wonderful to be able to sleep again, and resume activities I once enjoyed. I am ready to return to his office again, the moment I notice a change in my mood.
jane mastro
Hawaii Whole Person Healing - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“I have never felt so seen and heard by a doctor!”
Doc went into careful detail about the full spectrum symptoms of my internal body - He gave me explanations I was looking for and is using blood tests to check for things that I have wrongly told by traditional doctors! Amazing experience!
Hawaii Whole Person Healing - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“Compassionate and healing environment”
Dr. Lawinski is excellent with listening to understand what your concerns are and how to address them. He is extremely good at being able to help his patients feel their absolute best. I would highly recommend Dr. Lawinski!
Hawaii Whole Person Healing - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“Thank you”
I was in need of a primary care doctor with a natural touch with Dr. Lawinski I got that. Very easy to work with to find the root solutions. Available and willing to help the healing process begin in a healthy way.
Mahalo
Vitality Integrative Medicine Clinic - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“Up front and to the point, I like that.”
Dr. Chris is young and energetic. Very supportive of positive lifestyle changes. Most importantly he listens, I like that too.
Arcana Consultations - 15-3039 Pahoa Village Rd
“First time patient of Dr. Lawinski”
More info: Initial Comprehensive Integrative Medicine Consultation: Adult • $250 / 60 minutes Initial Comprehensive Integrative Medicine Consultation: Pediatric • $200 / 45 minutes Focused Adult Evaluation: Prolotherapy/Stem Cell/Ketamine or Other Specific Service •$200/ 45 minutes Homeopathy (Field Control Therapy) • $250 first protocol / 60 minutes • $200 subsequent protocol / 45 minutes Follow Up Consultation - Established Patients - Adult • $80 up to 20, then $4 per minute
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
I learned in my medical training that insurance payers often control the practice of medicine by deciding what to reimburse, therefore making it difficult for physicians to innovate and still get paid. Therefore, I decided when I started my own practice not to take insurance. At this time clinical services are private pay only. I am enrolled in Medicare as an opt-out provider which means I can accept private pay and still get Medicare to cover labs and tests. For insurance besides Medicare, most labs and tests I order are also covered by the patients insurance, same as in network provider. Certain exceptions apply regard state Medicaid programs. For most PPO insurances, patients can get partial reimbursement for seeing me as an out of network Provider. Many modalities and procedures I perform are not covered by any insurance.
Comment - “ Finally relieved from years of pain ”
19 years of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, 17 years of mysterious joint inflammation, Dozens of doctors (including top notch university hospital specialists in NJ)- the results: I got worse every year. Through most of 2021 I needed help dressing, getting on & off the toilet, showering because both knees, ankles, and feet were so swollen I literally couldn't wear my normal clothes & shoes. I'm a healthy weight and 35 y/o. There was no reason I should have been that sick. I happen to meet Dr. Lawinski when getting my 329 card as marijuana was the only thing that helped my stomach concerns even though I don't like being high. I was sure this doctor couldn't help me but when he said he might be able to help I made an appointment for my chronic health issues. Three months after starting work with Dr. Lawinski I have zero joint pain, no diarrhea. I can do all the normal things like play on the playground with my kids, go on a walk, take care of myself & my house. I'm forever grateful