Genia Taitano is a surgeon with board certification in general surgery with subspecialty training in critical care and colorectal surgery. Having grown up in the Northern Mariana Islands and Hawaii, she is passionate about serving her community and the Pacific Islander population. She has taken on the role of Trauma Medical Director at Kona Community Hospital. She has special interest in all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, anorectal diseases, pelvic floor dysfunction, and inflammatory bowel disease. She performs minimally invasive and open surgeries as well as colonoscopies. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family. Dr. Taitano is looking forward to working with Alii Health Center to help make a difference in the lives and health of West Hawaii.