Welcome to Synapse: The Brain Treatment Center of Hawaii
Welcome to our clinic, Synapse Hawaii, the Brain Treatment Center of Hawaii! Bringing you an emerging technology for the treatment of certain neurological conditions.
Our Mission
We explore the concept that the brain can be treated by physical means that are not chemical. We believe that with the exploration of the relationship between cognition and neural activity, an innovative and informed approach to non-invasive neuromodulation is possible. Our dedicated team of neuroscientists and physicians believe in delivering individualized treatment in order to achieve a healthier life for people with various neurological issues.”
Synapse Hawaii, the Brain Treatment Center of Hawaii
Medical Director: Gregory K. Yim, MD
Dr. Yim has been practicing Pediatric Neurology and Pediatrics for over two decades since 1994. Dr. Yim is a local boy, born and raised in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and is a graduate of Punahou School. Dr. Yim earned his B.A. from Dartmouth College and received his M.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine. He completed his Pediatric Residency at Kapiolani Medical Center and continued on to do his Pediatric Neurology Fellowship at Columbia University’s Neurological Institute in New York City.
Dr. Yim is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, certified with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. He is also a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. Yim is an Associate Clinical Professor at the Department of Pediatrics, University of Hawaii School of Medicine.
Dr. Yim has been a champion of children’s health and wellness. He has been involved in multiple community organizations that support kids including Variety School of Hawaii, Punahou School, and Make-A-Wish.
Now, by opening Synapse, Hawai’i’s Brain Treatment Center, Dr. Yim is bringing this cutting-edge technology, MeRT, to Hawaii to help children suffering from Autism, ADHD, learning disorders, concussions, and other neurological disorders.
EDUCATION
June 1984 – June 1988: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA. Doctorate of Medicine. Pediatric Society President
June 1980 – June 1984: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH. Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude. Major: Philosophy. Distinction of Physics and Organic Chemistry. Casque and Gauntlet Society, The Senior Honor Society Board of Governors of Aquinas House (Student Catholic Center), The Senior Honor Society. President, Dartmouth Asian Association.
Aug. 1966 – June 1980: Punahou School. High School Diploma with Honors. John Philip Souza Award. National Honor Society.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
July 1991 – June 1994: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Neurological Institute. Pediatric Neurology Fellowship. New York, NY
June 1988 – June 1991: Kapiolani Medical Center, Honolulu, HI. General Pediatrics Residency
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
November 1991 – Present: Diplomat, American Board of Pediatrics. Certification 1991. Recertification 1998, 2005, 2015.
April 1995 – Present: Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
1990 – 2005: Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
January 2005 Examiner
American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry with Special Certification in Pediatric Neurology, Los Angeles.
May 2003 Examiner
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Certification in Pediatric Neurology, Chicago.
May 2002 Examiner
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Certification in Pediatric Neurology, New York.
May 2001 Examiner
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Certification in Pediatric Neurology
January 2000 Examiner
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Certification in Pediatric Neurology
October 1999 Examiner
American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry with Special Certification in Pediatric Neurology
May 1999 Examiner
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Certification in Pediatric Neurology
January 1998 Examiner
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Certification in Pediatric Neurology
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
July 3, 1995 – July 18, 2005: Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics University of Hawaii School of Medicine.
July 18, 2005 – Present: Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics University of Hawaii School of Medicine.
EMPLOYMENT
August 1994 – Present: President, Windward Pediatrics, Inc. Group Practice – General Pediatrics, Kaneohe, HI.
August 1994 – Present: President, Gregory K. Yim, MD LLC, Private Practice – Pediatric Neurology, Honolulu, HI.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
August 26. 2020 – Present: Board of Trustee, Make A Wish
February 19, 2020 – Present: United Health Care Medical Advisory Board
Oct 12, 2016 – Sept 20, 2017: Act 230 Legislative Group Member
December 23, 2015 – Present: Chief Medical Officer, Maui Grown Therapies
November 23, 2014 – Present: Board of Trustee, Punahou School
March 2007 – Present: Chairman of the Board, Variety School
May 14, 2008 – July 2017: Foundation Board, Kapiolani Medical Center
September 2010 – July 2016: Director, KMCWC EEG Lab
March 2012 – June 2015: Chairman, Parent Advancement Council, Punahou School
August 2009 – March 2012: Parent Advancement Council, Punahou School
2003 – 2008: Junior School Chairman, Case Middle School Campaign, Punahou School
November 29, 2001: Practice Parameter Committee of the Child Neurology Society
March 1997: Professional Advisory Board, Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii
July 1996: Pediatric Committee Kapiolani Medical Center
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Alpha Omega Alpha
Honolulu Medical Society
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Neurology
Child Neurology Society
Examiner, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Our Partners and Collaborators
