About Us

Meet Your HI Pain Team of Experts…

Our philosophy at HI Pain is to treat your pain using a multi-disciplinary approach, combining state-of-the-art techniques with good, old-fashioned individualized care. 

You will collaborate with a fellowship-trained, board certified pain specialist to come up with a progressive, comprehensive treatment plan that is unique to your needs and goals.

So you can live your life and pursue your happiness...

Jerald Garcia, M.D.

Interventional Pain Specialist/Anesthesiologist

Dr. Garcia, a double board-certified pain specialist and anesthesiologist, is the founder and CEO of the Hawaii Institute for Pain / HI Pain. He completed his fellowship in Advanced Interventional Pain Medicine at the University Hospitals of Cleveland / Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where he served as chief fellow and authored a chapter for the textbook, Spinal Injections and Peripheral Nerve Blocks. He completed both his internship and Anesthesiology residency at the same prestigious institution. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and his undergraduate degree in Psychology also from the 'U of M' wherein he graduated with highest honors (Summa Cum Laude). Dr. Garcia is active with the Hawaii Pain Society, the Hawaii Medical Association, the North American Neuromodulation Society and the Philippine Medical Association of Hawaii. He has given numerous talks and lectures on Pain Management and related topics locally and nationally.

For 12 years in a row and counting, Dr. Garcia has been named a “Top Doctor” in Pain Medicine by Honolulu Magazine and Castle Connolly. He is also a recent recipient of the prestigious Progress Award for outstanding contribution and achievement in the field of Healthcare & Medicine given by the United Filipino Council of Hawaii’s (UFCH), the oldest umbrella Filipino-American organization in Hawaii. He currently serves as Public Policy Chairman for the Hawaii Medical Association.

Dr. Garcia is an avid golfer who loves to spend time with his family. In addition to English, he speaks fluent Tagalog and Visayan (Cebuano). In his OR, you will hear Hawaiian Music playing in the background.

Seokhyun Jin, M.D.

Interventional Pain Specialist/Anesthesiologist

Dr. Seokhyun Jin is a double board-certified interventional pain specialist and anesthesiologist. He completed his fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH and his residency in Anesthesiology at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Jin obtained his medical degree from Hanyang University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea and graduated Summa Cum Laude with highest honors.Dr. Jin has authored several peer-reviewed journal publications on various pain-related topics and has presented his findings in academic conferences nationwide.

Dr. Jin is active with many academic societies and is affiliated with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA), Pacific Spine and Pain Society (PSPS), American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASiPP) among others.

Dr. Jin was an enthusiastic drummer in a rock band called “Medical Sound” in his medical school and performed numerous times. He even formed a rock band when he served as a public health doctor in South Korea and performed several times for the community where he worked in. In addition to English, he speaks fluent Korean. In his OR, you will hear Hawaiian music or classic rock music playing in the background.

Yuna Chang, FNP-BC

nurse practitioner

Yuna Chang, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She earned her master’s degree from Hawaii Pacific University in 2018 and is currently pursuing her doctorate at the same institution. She was originally born in South Korea and raised in Saipan, Yuna moved to Hawaii in 2010, and has embraced the island culture and lifestyle. She began her nursing career in Hawaii, focusing on geriatric care, and has since developed a strong passion for pain management. Outside of work, Yuna enjoys spending time with her family, watching Netflix, K-dramas, and YouTube, as well as listening to K-pop. She is fluent in both English and Korean.

Jennifer Wilson, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer Wilson is a Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP, that is certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She graduated with a master’s degree from Hawaii Pacific University in 2015 with her FNP degree and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2012. She was born and raised on Oahu and is part native Hawaiian. She began her interventional pain management career with Hawaii Institute for Pain in 2016. She also specializes workman’s compensation injuries, having once been a Nurse Case Manager. Her hobbies include dancing, spending time with her pomeranian chihuahua named Bella, and bargain hunting at Ross.

Eva Shear, PA-C

Physician Associate

Eva Shear is a board certified Physician Associate, PA-C. She was born and raised in Germany, where she started her medical career attending Medical School at the University of Duesseldorf. After moving to the United States, she graduated with a Post-Baccalaureate degree from Anne Arundel Community College, Maryland, in 2002. She started her career as a PA in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, then joined a clinic for Neurosurgery and Pain Management for seven years. Working in both specialties, she specialized in the care of spinal pump patients. She moved to Hawaii in 2010 where she worked for twelve years in a large Work Injury Clinic working closely with a Pain Management Specialist. She joined the Hawaii Institute for Pain in February 2023. She enjoys swimming and hiking the beautiful mountains of Oahu with her chow chow.

Natasha Murray, AGPCNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Natasha Murray, AGPCNP-BC, is a board certified Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She earned her doctorate degree in nursing practice (DNP) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2019.  Additionally, she holds a bachelor's degree in both Sports Medicine and Psychology from Pepperdine University. She grew up in Maui and enjoys serving her community through providing health care. She has a special interest in evidence-based practice research, pain management, adult and geriatric care, and women's health. In her free time, Natasha enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and spending time with family.

Marny Hall-Moriyasu, DNP, AGCNS-BC

nurse practitioner

Marny Hall-Moriyasu is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who graduated with her Doctorate Degree in Nursing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Adult and Gerontology Advanced Practice Nursing.  Her interest in pain management stems from her extensive background as an Oncology nurse and mid-level provider. Prior to working at the Hawaii Institute For Pain, Marny managed a large medical/surgical unit in an acute care hospital. Marny enjoys running, gardening, and playing guitar with her band.

Locations

HI Pain East Oahu
1401 South Beretania St., Suite 888
Honolulu, HI 96814
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HI Pain West Oahu
94-216 Farrington Hwy., Suite A102
Waipahu, HI 96797

HI Pain Maui
39 West Kamehameha Ave.
Kahului, HI 96732

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