Our Providers

Charlie Y. Sonido MD

Dr. Sonido is a board-certified internist who obtained his residency at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and University of Hawaii - John A. Burns School of Medicine.

With over 35 years of experience, he specializes in complex adult medical problems, including diabetes, cholesterol, gout, COPD, and heart failure, among others. He is one of only four physicians in the entire state of Hawaii who is certified by the American Society of Hypertension as a hypertension expert.

As an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the UH-JABSOM, he has taught and trained many medical students and residents. He is also a preceptor and mentor for Filipino and American medical students at his clinic in Waipahu.

Over the past 35 years, he has joined and led many major medical missions to the Philippines under the Ohana Medical Mission group, never failing to give back to his home province in Ilocos.

He is a cofounder of the Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls, and Doctors On Stage. He is also the executive editor and publisher of the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle.

Recipient of many community and professional awards, he was selected as most outstanding physician by the Philippine Medical Association of Hawaii in 2009.

He is married with 2 children, one of whom is a Family Medicine resident at UH-JABSOM.

Arcelita Imasa MD

Dr. Arcelita Imasa is a distinguished Family Medicine specialist, educated at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at the University of Hawaii from 2019 to 2022. Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, she possesses extensive experience in treating patients of all ages and managing a wide range of medical conditions. Prior to joining our clinic, Dr. Imasa served the community of Lanai, where she honed her skills in delivering patient-centered care. Her approach to medicine is holistic and personalized, ensuring each patient receives the highest standard of comprehensive healthcare.