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Robert L. Schiff, MD

Internal Medicine

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Residency

Prince George's General Hospital
Cheverly, MD
1981-1982
University of Hawaii Integrated Medical Residency Program
Honolulu, HI
1982-1983
Chief Residency 1983-1984

Internship

Prince George's General Hospital
Cheverly, MD
1980-1981

Medical School

University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Doctorate of Medicine 1980

Undergraduate

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 1974
Magna Cum Laude

American Board of Internal Medicine

Pali Momi Medical Center

Pali Momi Medical Center Credentials Committee 2006-present
Associate Professor of Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine 1984-1992

The Global Directory of Who's Who 2011
Honolulu Advertiser, "Best of the Best" Physicians 2009-2010

American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi

Hawaii

Professional interests: Prevention, Wellness Care, Nutrition, Weight Management, Exercise Programs, Comprehensive Health Care, Herbal and Natural Remedies and Complimentary Alternative Medicine
Personal Interests: Married for over 30 years, 2 daughters, Ballroom dancing (social, showcase and competitive), exercise, weight training, basketball, hiking, marathons and music

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What Members Are Saying

There is no one special moment that stands out with the care given by Dr. Robert Schiff because every office visit, phone call or text is a special moment. Dr. Schiff is everything one would want in a doctor. He is extremely knowledgeable, proactive in his care, very patient, encouraging, listens to all concerns and addresses each one, and is outstanding in his dedication to making one feel better. Commendations and accolades Dr. Schiff. You’re the best doctor!

Carol Ann

Patient of Robert L. Schiff, MD

Dr. Schiff, I've given thought to the parameters/suggestied topics per this annual MDVIP questiontionaire. I feel that in every year of our ongoing relationship you have provided me with an ongoing sense of well being. During COVID years I had two hip replacement surgeries and their related recoveries. You patiently walked me though my questions on heath/medical issues during both. Your medical advise and actions have always been through, thoughful and kind. When added COVID pandemic apprehension occured during my two surgical years, I especially appreciated your steady and reliable guidance. Mahalo lui loa, Anya

Anya

Patient of Robert L. Schiff, MD

I have so many stories of how Dr. Schiff changed my life but there is only room to say a few here in this venue so here goes: **I did not wish to take the COVID vacs and Dr. Schiff supported my dicision. He coached me on what supplements I needed to take to keep my body strong enought to fight it. I got through those aweful and scary times without getting sick. **When I retired in 2016 I weighed 244lbs. Dr. Schiff coached me into loosing 95lbs in 11 months :). He drilled it into me to eat healthy and that if I felt I was hungry to just fill one palm full of nuts and eat them; walk as far as I wanted but to get out and walk; and to stop worrying because I was capable of loosing all the weight I needed/wanted to- just walk towards health one day at a time. He made me feel I was strong when I felt weak. Todate I am at a wonderful weight and its been 8 years since those days of Dr. Schiff's wise and kind words which helped me loose my unwanted weight. **Another wonderful story I have about Dr. Schiff was when about 5 years into my retirement I decided to have a mini face lift because of the amazing weight lose he knew I could loose. I chose what I thought was a great plastic surgeon. WoW was I wrong! The doctor who did the procedure left me with a broken stich that eventually protuded out of my skin. Since it was elective surgery my insurance would not cover it. I went to see multiple plastic surgeons but they refused to help me because of the close knit plastic surgeon community. Each new Dr. I went to would always just recommemed that I go back to the same surgeon who blew the opperation on me in the first place. But I refused to go back to have that surgeon ever touch me again. After a year of trying to get this thing that looked like a worm sticking out of my face (by my left ear) repaired I explained my prdicument to Dr. Schiff. I confessed to him that I barely went out in public anymore because I felt ashamed to be seen. Dr. Schiff gave me a recommendation to see a surgeon he knew of. That Doctor was so kind to me and agreed to perform the fix after I told him Dr. Schiff recommended that I come to see him. After hiding for over 1 year I was finally able to go back out into the public without feeling the need to hide my face in shame. **But without a doubt the most outstanding thing Dr. Schiff has done for my health was to diagnose that I had Polymyalgia rheumatica. This disease is the worst medical situation I have ever experienced. For 3 months I thought I was suffering shin splints in both legs from over working. I had a buisness to run so I just kept on trucking through the pain. Eventually, the pain went up into my arms, neck, shoulders and into the leftside of my heart. I went to Doctor Schiff and told him of my pain. He ran tests which all came back extreamly normal for the sever pain I lived with. Nothing was left for him to test yet I felt like I could no longer function through the ebb and flow of my days. I would experience hot sweats so badly that I soaked through my bedding and could almost ring out my feather pillows each and every morning before I had to wash my bedding (again and again!). But all my tests kept caming back amazingly normal. Dr. Schiff sent me to a heart doctor because of the extream ache in the left side of my heart which hurt me so badly. The heart doctor ran some tests which all came back amazingly normal again. So there was simply nothing else the heart doctor could test me for since there was no indication of where to go next in the testing troubleshooting arena. Although the heart doctor was very kind to me I could not help feeling like he may have believed all my simptoms were in my head and not for real. I finally stopped eating meat and raw veggies because my jaw would get tired of chewing. My jaw did not hurt when I chewed. It simply was too tired to chew anything hard like meat or fresh veggies. I decided to send Dr. Schiff a FYI text telling him of that one symtom I had forgot to inform him of. That was my jaw was too tired to chew after 4 or 5 chomps. Within 10 minutes of me sending him my FYI text, he sent me a text back that had a serious tone to it. He instructed me to go and take a blood test immediately. The next day Dr. Schiff told me he had sent a perscription in and once I began taking it I would feel normal within 2 days. WoW and Woo-Woo he was 100% correct!! He gave me my life back.... I absolutely love Dr. Schiff and his staff. Dr. Schiff is the boss of my medical needs forever! I will always take his advise unconditionally (even if I may whine about it at first). Dr. Schiff is more than a kind Dr. in my world. He is the King of Doctors in my world. Dr. Schiff... mahalo for all you have done for me. God bless you and your staff (Jose & Nora) for the professionalism and the friendships we have devleoped for the past 20+ years! Ya'll ROCK! :)(: Aloha, Eden Spurlin PS I recommend Dr. Schiff to everybody!!

Eden

Patient of Robert L. Schiff, MD

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly

$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$2,000.00 each year*

Meet Robert L. Schiff, MD

The goal of my medical practice is to partner with my patients so together we can create an individualized path to wellness. I always emphasize a healthy lifestyle and natural remedies first, but will judiciously use medications when necessary. I also believe in being open-minded and I consider all possible choices, including Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine or any other modalities that I think can benefit my patient.

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What Members Are Saying

There is no one special moment that stands out with the care given by Dr. Robert Schiff because every office visit, phone call or text is a special moment. Dr. Schiff is everything one would want in a doctor. He is extremely knowledgeable, proactive in his care, very patient, encouraging, listens to all concerns and addresses each one, and is outstanding in his dedication to making one feel better. Commendations and accolades Dr. Schiff. You’re the best doctor!

Carol Ann

Patient of Robert L. Schiff, MD

Dr. Schiff, I've given thought to the parameters/suggestied topics per this annual MDVIP questiontionaire. I feel that in every year of our ongoing relationship you have provided me with an ongoing sense of well being. During COVID years I had two hip replacement surgeries and their related recoveries. You patiently walked me though my questions on heath/medical issues during both. Your medical advise and actions have always been through, thoughful and kind. When added COVID pandemic apprehension occured during my two surgical years, I especially appreciated your steady and reliable guidance. Mahalo lui loa, Anya

Anya

Patient of Robert L. Schiff, MD

I have so many stories of how Dr. Schiff changed my life but there is only room to say a few here in this venue so here goes: **I did not wish to take the COVID vacs and Dr. Schiff supported my dicision. He coached me on what supplements I needed to take to keep my body strong enought to fight it. I got through those aweful and scary times without getting sick. **When I retired in 2016 I weighed 244lbs. Dr. Schiff coached me into loosing 95lbs in 11 months :). He drilled it into me to eat healthy and that if I felt I was hungry to just fill one palm full of nuts and eat them; walk as far as I wanted but to get out and walk; and to stop worrying because I was capable of loosing all the weight I needed/wanted to- just walk towards health one day at a time. He made me feel I was strong when I felt weak. Todate I am at a wonderful weight and its been 8 years since those days of Dr. Schiff's wise and kind words which helped me loose my unwanted weight. **Another wonderful story I have about Dr. Schiff was when about 5 years into my retirement I decided to have a mini face lift because of the amazing weight lose he knew I could loose. I chose what I thought was a great plastic surgeon. WoW was I wrong! The doctor who did the procedure left me with a broken stich that eventually protuded out of my skin. Since it was elective surgery my insurance would not cover it. I went to see multiple plastic surgeons but they refused to help me because of the close knit plastic surgeon community. Each new Dr. I went to would always just recommemed that I go back to the same surgeon who blew the opperation on me in the first place. But I refused to go back to have that surgeon ever touch me again. After a year of trying to get this thing that looked like a worm sticking out of my face (by my left ear) repaired I explained my prdicument to Dr. Schiff. I confessed to him that I barely went out in public anymore because I felt ashamed to be seen. Dr. Schiff gave me a recommendation to see a surgeon he knew of. That Doctor was so kind to me and agreed to perform the fix after I told him Dr. Schiff recommended that I come to see him. After hiding for over 1 year I was finally able to go back out into the public without feeling the need to hide my face in shame. **But without a doubt the most outstanding thing Dr. Schiff has done for my health was to diagnose that I had Polymyalgia rheumatica. This disease is the worst medical situation I have ever experienced. For 3 months I thought I was suffering shin splints in both legs from over working. I had a buisness to run so I just kept on trucking through the pain. Eventually, the pain went up into my arms, neck, shoulders and into the leftside of my heart. I went to Doctor Schiff and told him of my pain. He ran tests which all came back extreamly normal for the sever pain I lived with. Nothing was left for him to test yet I felt like I could no longer function through the ebb and flow of my days. I would experience hot sweats so badly that I soaked through my bedding and could almost ring out my feather pillows each and every morning before I had to wash my bedding (again and again!). But all my tests kept caming back amazingly normal. Dr. Schiff sent me to a heart doctor because of the extream ache in the left side of my heart which hurt me so badly. The heart doctor ran some tests which all came back amazingly normal again. So there was simply nothing else the heart doctor could test me for since there was no indication of where to go next in the testing troubleshooting arena. Although the heart doctor was very kind to me I could not help feeling like he may have believed all my simptoms were in my head and not for real. I finally stopped eating meat and raw veggies because my jaw would get tired of chewing. My jaw did not hurt when I chewed. It simply was too tired to chew anything hard like meat or fresh veggies. I decided to send Dr. Schiff a FYI text telling him of that one symtom I had forgot to inform him of. That was my jaw was too tired to chew after 4 or 5 chomps. Within 10 minutes of me sending him my FYI text, he sent me a text back that had a serious tone to it. He instructed me to go and take a blood test immediately. The next day Dr. Schiff told me he had sent a perscription in and once I began taking it I would feel normal within 2 days. WoW and Woo-Woo he was 100% correct!! He gave me my life back.... I absolutely love Dr. Schiff and his staff. Dr. Schiff is the boss of my medical needs forever! I will always take his advise unconditionally (even if I may whine about it at first). Dr. Schiff is more than a kind Dr. in my world. He is the King of Doctors in my world. Dr. Schiff... mahalo for all you have done for me. God bless you and your staff (Jose & Nora) for the professionalism and the friendships we have devleoped for the past 20+ years! Ya'll ROCK! :)(: Aloha, Eden Spurlin PS I recommend Dr. Schiff to everybody!!

Eden

Patient of Robert L. Schiff, MD

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Primary Care That Makes You Primary

A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle

Benefits of joining Dr. Schiff's practice with MDVIP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.

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Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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Same/Next-Day Appointments

See Dr. Schiff quickly and take your time during each appointment.

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Reachable 24/7

Reach Dr. Schiff by phone after-hours and on weekends.

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Smaller Practice Size

MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.

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Your Dedicated Doctor

See Dr. Schiff when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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Travel Benefits

If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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Medical Centers of Excellence

For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly

$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$2,000.00 each year*

Get Started Today

This physician wants to get to know you and your health needs before you join their practice. Fill out the form to receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Schiff.

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Last Name

Email

Phone Number*

ZIP Code

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*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at that number. You can contact us at any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages.

Testimonials from patients of Robert L. Schiff, MD

When Dr. Schiff transformed his practice to MDVIP, my husband and I were hesitant to fund memberships for both of us.

from Robin in HI • February 6, 2014

When Dr. Schiff transformed his practice to MDVIP, my husband and I were hesitant to fund memberships for both of us. Dr. Schiff convinced us to join for one year. In that one year, he saved my husband's life. The annual screening detected a cancerous kidney tumor that would have normally gone undetected if not for the thorough physical. A year later, one kidney removed, we are healthier Read more...

Had terrible pains in my right hip and left foot.

from Thomas in HI • March 11, 2014

Had terrible pains in my right hip and left foot. Dr. Schiff diagnosed the problems and almost immediately with his treatment the pain in both locations went away and i am pain free for the first time in a very long time. Thank you Dr Schiff

The best thing about Dr. Schiff is he's a good person, a very good man.

from James in ID • March 1, 2018

The best thing about Dr. Schiff is he's a good person, a very good man. He's a great listener, and gives you all the time you need to discuss your concerns. Dr. Schiff is not only knowledgeable in his own medical field, but his expertise reaches out to a full network of specialists. His referrals to other doctors / surgeons have always been spot on, and provides me with great comfort Read more...

I truly appreciate my unhurried appointments with Dr. Schiff.

from Robert in HI • February 7, 2014

I truly appreciate my unhurried appointments with Dr. Schiff. It allows me adequate time to discuss any concerns that I may have and provides a piece of mind that is essential in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Schiff is very caring, and he takes the time to listen to you.

from James in HI • February 8, 2015

Dr. Schiff is very caring, and he takes the time to listen to you. I never have to wait long to see him, as he keeps a realistic schedule to accommodate his patients. He seems to ask all the right questions.... very thorough. He wants my input on prescribing medicine, and carefully lays out all the advantages and disadvantages of each medicine being discussed. Dr. Schiff puts you at ease with his Read more...

The Office of Robert L. Schiff, MD

Locations & Hours

Primary Office

98-1079 Moanalua Road Suite 610
Aiea, HI 96701

call 808.488.9250

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Hours

Mon	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed	9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thu	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri	9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly

$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$2,000.00 each year*

Get Started Today

This physician wants to get to know you and your health needs before you join their practice. Fill out the form to receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Schiff.

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone Number*

ZIP Code

I want to...

Meet the Doctor

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*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at that number. You can contact us at any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages.

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What Members Are Saying

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Primary Care That Makes You Primary

Benefits of joining Dr. Schiff's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program

Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

Same/Next-Day Appointments

Reachable 24/7

Smaller Practice Size

Your Dedicated Doctor

Travel Benefits

Medical Centers of Excellence

Better Health Outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s different about MDVIP practices and traditional primary care practices?

How does insurance work in an MDVIP-affiliated practice?

What is MDVIP and what does it do?

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

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Testimonials from patients of Robert L. Schiff, MD

When Dr. Schiff transformed his practice to MDVIP, my husband and I were hesitant to fund memberships for both of us.

Had terrible pains in my right hip and left foot.

The best thing about Dr. Schiff is he's a good person, a very good man.

I truly appreciate my unhurried appointments with Dr. Schiff.

Dr. Schiff is very caring, and he takes the time to listen to you.

The Office of Robert L. Schiff, MD

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