Dr. Michael B. Zafrani, MD 98-030 Hekaha Street, Aiea, HI 96701

"horrible doctor. was seeing him for a little more than a year and he prescribed me unnecessary medications. Was observed by other doctors from queens medical and kahi mohala (3 months inpatient observation) and none of them saw a need for multiple of the medications or DIAGNOSISES he put me on. Horrible therapist too. Always late for appointments and Dr. zafrani in aiea ruined my relationship with my stepdad whom i used to be very close with. everytime i went into his office i would end up crying, suicidal, or extremely upset. (not typical therapy crying where you get things out but when he would make it worse). I was abused by my biological father from a very young age, to which dr. zafrani was aware and he suggested to my mom that as a punishment i should live with him (which ended up happening) when i could’ve just lived with my mom/stepdad. He is very unprofessional and rude. throughout treatment he would get me mixed up with other patients or add in his own little details to which my family attested that so called details did not happen. He believed i was dangerous, psychotic, delusional, etc and after living in residential treatment (which he convinced my parents to send me too for 3 months as a minor). All the registered nurses, mental health specialists, psychiatrists, doctors, etc did not observe any of this or see any signs i was “dangerous, psychotic, or delusional”. I consulted with my parents and dr. zafrani about changing psychiatrists/therapists but zafrani refused and insisted i was trying to get my own way and manipulate them. I knew my treatment was not working. For context when i first started with him i had 0 hospitalizations and 0 suicide attempts. After starting treatment with him my relationships with my people involved in his so called “treatment” deteriorated and my suicide attempts and hospitalization rate went up. I attested multiple times to friends, family, dr. zafrani and many others that his treatment was making me a lot worse. But as a minor at the time i was unable to switch doctors because zafrani had my parents scared out of their mind that i was mentally ill and he was the only one who could “fix me”. When he wasn’t instigating or giving horrible takes in family therapy, he would talk about china, politics, or fishing for over half our session and then at the end would say “there’s a lot more we need to talk about, let’s schedule another session”. Not to mention that he practices inhumane treatment of animals. He has 3 fish tanks in his office. (sort of) he has 2 betta fish and they are kept in a tiny glass bowl that is only half filled which he never changes the water too or cleans. (there is a large cluster of fish poop at the bottom, not to mention black algae coating the entire bottom half of the bowl that is filled) both of his betta fish have both fin rot, and dropsy. a easily treatable disease, and they have been like that for well over half a year. I’m not sure how well he is at treating his adult/older patients but if you are considering having your child/ teenager receive treatment from him, please do not send them here for your own child’s mental health. He is a really bad doctor and therapist and i wouldn’t want anyone else to receive treatment that could do more harm than good."

"I was encouraged as dr Zafrani called me the day Before however was the in for the biggest disappointment in a dr to date He did not even look at me until the end of the session He did not hear me He made assumptions about my family which he has no clue I mean really if I had a supportive family I would not need a shrink What do you tell a suicidal patient Hmmm see me in a month!!! Do not most people self medicate when in some type of pain Especially when you already have multiple diagnosis Not the dr to see if you are in crisis"

"after being on high levels of methadone fur over 10 on pain management an often much better alternative to rx pills and illegal street opioids. Every psych inever saw for nearly 10 years prescribed be 90 ,2mg bars of Xanax a month with knowledge of 120mg off methadone on board daily. 90 Xanax a month for a Co pay of $1.30 a month. Dr zafrani exhibited caring, professional ethical life saving decision to not prescribe to me the drug Xanax a ln extremely non indicative combination. often deadly.. 3mg a day crashed my withdrawal being the scariest, most terring, physically deathly feeling flu like symptoms...a debacle I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy surviving 90 daysv clean90 withdrawn from benzodiazepines now I am happy, productive, selfless, honest and humble for a chance at a new life the hardest trip became my greatest high! I recommend Dr Z with my highest praise possible. let Dr zafrani help change your mental health. thank you, most sincerely, and mahalo dr.Z!!!"

"Dr. Zafrani has been there for our whole family. He usually does not talk much until he really gets all of the information out from you. He is a great listener. He always remembers what happened from the last appointment and does not have you repeat. He gives suggestions and feedback. I have been recommending him to others for over 6 years. He has helped me, my husband, 4 of my daughters and has helped to save my daughters marriage. We continue to see him for the minor things all the way up to the most challenging ones. I also recommended him to two co-workers. I am so glad we switched doctors and would recommend him to all. so what if he is late on taking the next patient. that just means that he is offering the one before you the best session ever. Its not about the money for him. He truly cares"

"I don't understand why Dr Zafrani has such terrible reviews. He makes me feel very safe and is very understanding. He never judges and always greets me like he is happy to see me. Judy is also excellent and remembers me every time I walk in. For someone with panic disorder, they are extremely patient and understanding. I can't imagine going anywhere else."