Surf Paws Animal Hospital

Surf Paws Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at 6600 Kalanianaʻole Hwy #117. Google reviews show a 4.8/5 rating from 101 reviews. Recent feedback includes many positive comments about staff demeanor and handling anxious or special-needs pets, alongside a small number of serious complaints about communication, charges, and medical outcomes.

Services

•Veterinary office visits (one reviewer referenced being asked to add an office visit for a urine test request)
•Urine testing for dogs (requested by a reviewer)
•Accommodations for special-needs or stress-reactive dogs, including working within a pet’s comfort level with restraint
•Care for dogs and cats (mentioned by a reviewer)

Pricing

No published pricing information is available; one reviewer mentioned an $82 office visit charge in the context of a urine test request.

People

Dr. Miliaresis (also referred to as Cristina Miliaresis) is mentioned by name in reviews.

Reviews

Surf Paws Animal Hospital has a 4.8/5 Google rating from 101 reviews. Positive themes in recent comments include friendly staff, professionalism over multiple years of visits, kindness toward animals, and supportive handling of pets that struggle with vet visits or restraint. Negative themes include a complaint about feeling pressured into additional charges and long waits, and another reviewer alleging severe harm after prescribed medication and referencing a past dental-related issue; these are presented as individual experiences within the overall review history.

Reviews for Surf Paws Animal Hospital

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 101 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Oleksii Boiko

7 months ago

I’m really disappointed with my experience at Surf Paws. I called in for a simple urine test for my dog and was very clear about what I needed. Instead of just helping with that, they immediately tried to upsell me on an additional $82 office visit that I did not need. I ended up waiting at the clinic for quite a long time to talk with a doctor, only to feel pressured into paying for services that weren’t necessary for my situation. It felt like the priority was generating more revenue rather than genuinely helping pet owners and their animals. As a responsible pet owner, I’m happy to pay for needed care — but I don’t appreciate being pushed toward extra charges that don’t add value. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling frustrated and disappointed.

Rachael Baldry-Finn

8 months ago

I have a special needs boy who struggles at the vets, with strangers, with restraint. We were recommended to try Surf Paws and I am so glad we did! From the moment we arrived our needs were accommodated. The staff were amazing as was Dr. Miliaresis. She was very supportive and more than willing to work within my boys comfort level. We left happy and grateful to have found our new support team! Mahalo Nui Loa team Surf Paws! Rory & Rachael 🐾💖

ada tsuji

12 months ago

Cristina Miliaresis gave my dog medicine poison for a cough. Gave medicine which was poison that killed my dog. My beloved dog suffer a violent death at home. I was in shock to say the least. I should have known the medicine was poison because at the appointment I discussed my dogs one tooth and Miliaresis said, I can Not do anything with her tooth because in 2024 dental we broke your dogs top and bottom jaws and it is held together with wires. If you dont want your journey and your dogs journey to be like mine and my beloved dog please think twice about continuing here.

Michael

1 year ago

I enjoy bringing my dog to Surf Paws. Friendly staff and Management, going on 6 years, a big Mahalo for the care and professionalism they have shown me and my dog Mahalo

Chelsea T

1 year ago

We take our dogs and cat here and everyone at Surf Paws has been very kind and helpful. The staff is loving to the animals and compassionate when we had a hard time. They went above and beyond to make our experience as much like being with family as possible. I highly recommend them as care givers for your loved pet.