Dr. Stefan Harmeling, MD
DPC Family Medicine, Hilo, HI
Aloha Nui DPCDr. Stefan Harmeling is a DPC family medicine physician at Aloha Nui DPC in Hilo, Hawaii.
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About Dr. Harmeling
Dr. Harmeling earned his MD from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1999, after undergraduate studies at Florida State University. He completed his internship and residency at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, now known as Adventist Health White Memorial.
He worked as a family physician at Venice Family Clinic in California from 2002 to 2005, then at Bay Clinic in Pahoa, Hawaii, from 2005 to 2006, and served as a hospitalist at Hilo Medical Center through Team Health from 2006 to 2012. He led Aloha Nui Family Practice as CEO and family physician from 2007 to 2019. Since 2019 he has been CEO and independent family physician at Aloha Nui DPC. He served as medical director of the Big Island Substance Abuse Council from 2018 to 2022 and of Legacy Skilled Nursing Facility from 2019 to 2022, and has been medical director at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center since 2023.
Dr. Harmeling describes his approach as whole-person health and wellness care, partnering with patients on their physical, mental and emotional health. He also serves as a state-registered certifying provider for Hawaii's Medical Cannabis Registry Program.
As a medical student, I became inspired by the idea that compassionate health care combined with modern technology could help solve some of the world's toughest challenges-inequality, poverty, poor education, and violence.
Membership and fees
Charges tiered monthly DPC membership fees: $60 (ages 6-17), $125 (18-24), $200 (25-64), $150 (65+), plus general excise tax, with discounts for partners and family enrolling together.
MAT program carries a separate monthly fee of $100 (18-24), $200 (25-64), or $150 (65+).
Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.
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Patient reviews
Will never leave you guessing
"Dr. Harmeling is an excellent physician. He will always explain and never leave you guessing. He is an excellent communicator who devotes a significant amount of time to his patients."
Dr. Stefan advocates for you.
"Superb doctor. Spends time getting to know his patient. He advocates for you."
Questions patients ask
How much does Dr. Harmeling charge?
Dr. Harmeling charges tiered monthly direct primary care membership fees based on age: $60 (ages 6-17), $125 (ages 18-24), $200 (ages 25-64), and $150 (65+), plus general excise tax, with discounts offered for partners and family members enrolling together.
Where did Dr. Harmeling train?
Dr. Harmeling earned his MD from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, in 1999. Dr. Harmeling completed his internship and residency at White Memorial Medical Center (East) in Los Angeles, California, now known as Adventist Health White Memorial.
Where is Dr. Harmeling's office?
Dr. Harmeling sees patients at Aloha Nui DPC, 69 Lanihuli Street, Hilo, HI 96720.
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