Devin Puapong, MD
- Provider organization(s):
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Hawaiʻi Pacific Health Medical Group
This provider is a member of Hawai‘i Pacific Health Medical Group, HPH’s nonprofit provider organization focused on delivering coordinated, high‑quality care across our clinics and medical centers.
Hawaiʻi Health Partners
This provider is a member of Hawai‘i Health Partners, the state’s first Accountable Care Organization, where participating providers work together to deliver high‑quality, efficient care to patients.
- Hospital / clinic affiliations:
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Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Office Location(s) and Contact
Primary
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Surgery Department
1319 Punahou Street, Suite 600
Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone: (808) 983-6210
Other Location(s)
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic
1319 Punahou Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone: (808) 983-6000
Biography and Interests
Biography
Devin Puapong was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. After graduating from Iolani School, he attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as an undergraduate and UCLA for medical school. He completed a residency in general surgery at the Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center and a pediatric surgical research fellowship at UCLA prior to completing his pediatric surgery fellowship at the University of Oklahoma in 2009. He has been practicing pediatric surgery at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children since that time and currently serves as Pediatric Trauma Medical Director as well as Division Chief of General Surgery.
Professional Interests
Neonatal Surgery: Omphalocele, Gastroschisis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula And Atresia, Biliary Atresia And Intestinal Atresia; Congenital Anorectal Malformations: Imperforate Anus, Rectal Atresia; Surgical Critical Care: ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation); Pediatric Surgical Oncology: Neuroblastoma, Wilm's Tumor, Osteosarcoma And Hepatoblastoma; Routine Pediatric Surgical Problems: Hernia, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis And Choledochal Cyst; Pediatric Endocrine Surgery: Thyroid, Pancreatic And Adrenal; Pediatric Thoracic Surgery: Pectus Excavatum And Carinatum, Congenital Lung Malformations, CPAM And CCAM; Congenital Airway Problems: Tracheoesophageal Fistula (Tef/Ea) And Tracheal Anomalies/Malecia
Personal Interests
Spending time with family, surfing, hiking, traveling
Education and Training
Medical School
University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
Residency
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Los Angeles - Surgery (General Surgery)
Fellowships
University of Oklahoma - Pediatric Surgery
Professional Credentials
Certifications
Pediatric Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)
Awards, Memberships, and Academic Appointments
Awards
2010-present Best Doctors in Hawaii Award
Memberships
American College of Surgeons; American Academy of Pediatrics; American Pediatric Surgical Association; Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons; International Pediatric Endoscopic Group