Maui Care Physicians Transition Team

Medical Oncologist

Cecilia Choi, MD

Dr. Cecilia Choi is a board-certified medical oncologist. She has a Master's degree in Gerontology (study of the aging process) and received certification as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner from the Univ of California, Los Angeles. She completed her medical training at the American University of Integrative Science and has her MD degree with certification in Medical Oncology. She has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field, including clinical, education, research, and health system administration.

Dr. Choi is a cancer survivor and has dedicated her life to helping cancer patients. She lives in Makawao with her husband, daughter, and two dogs, Loki and Lychee. She is a member of
Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine and Society of Integrative Oncology.

Operations Manager & Treatment Coordinator

Neau Paleka, MA

Neau is our Operation Manager and was born and raised here on Maui. She has worked in healthcare since 2015 and loves helping people and seeing our community strive for the best. Her passion is to support our community by providing the best healthcare possible and supporting them through the different seasons of life. In her spare time, she enjoys spending it with family, adventuring at the beach, or doing some hiking.

Oncology Technician & Financial Manager

Danny Goto, Financial Manager

Danny is our financial manager and doubles as a pharmacy technician for Maui Care. He has been working in and alongside healthcare since 2018. He was born and raised on Maui and loves the beauty of the Valley isle. He is excited to provide support to Maui Care Physicians and provide a much needed service to the community. His free time is spent spending time with the family and loves to drive with the windows down to feel the Hawaiian ‘A/C’.

Remote Medical Assistant

Tom Christopher Chan, RN

Tom is a registered nurse in the Philippines and has been working in the medical field in various capacities since 2014. He is HIPAA certified, and previously worked with health insurance as a grievance/complaints case coordinator. Involved in community outreaches to help, uplift, and support those who are deprived of certain services. Tom enjoys surfing, fire dancing and going to the beach on his spare time.

Remote Medical Assistant

Joshua Panes, Pharmacist

Josh is a registered pharmacist in the Philippines and has been working as a remote assistant in US medical facilities for more than a year. He graduated his bachelor's degree in Pharmacy as Magna Cumlaude and with high distinction. Joshua is also a chess varsity in his high school and college. This allowed him to have free education at both education levels in exchange for bringing multiple medals and awards for his schools. If there is free time, he still joins chess tournaments to keep up with his peers and colleagues in chess. He is a HIPAA certified medical virtual assistant exploring the US healthcare system. Guided by the principle of being patient-centered, he will always be ready to help you.

Remote Medical Assistant

Ma Sheimay Candice P. Castro, MA

Mae is a Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Philippines. She has been working in the medical field for over fifteen years, specializing in Hematology, Clinical Microscopy, Blood Banking, and Transfusion Medicine. She has worked in institutions accredited by The Joint Commission International and is a HIPAA-certified Medical Assistant. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to explore different cultures and places whenever her schedule allows. Mae is passionate about her work and ready to serve with care, professionalism and a joyful heart.