Kona Community Hospital’s (KCH) Cancer Center is home to a dedicated team of oncology experts, growing access to high-quality cancer care in West Hawai‘i. They work closely with patients and their families to ensure a safe, healing environment. Meet our resident oncologists supporting patients through their healing journey:
Dr. Brian Erickson, Medical Oncology
Board-certified with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Erickson specializes in modern breast cancer care, including genetic testing and targeted therapies. A strong advocate for early detection, he encourages annual screenings beginning at age 40 and works to make screening conversations comfortable and clear.
Dr. Carl R. Jenson, Radiation Oncologist
With over four decades of clinical and research experience, Dr. Jenson brings deep expertise in radiation therapy to the Kona Cancer Center. He is focused on strengthening local healthcare and delivering advanced radiation treatment in West Hawaiʻi.
Matisse DiPietro, APRN, Medical Oncology
DiPietro has spent nearly a decade caring for the West Hawaiʻi community. After earning her BSN from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and an advanced degree from Frontier Nursing University. Her deep local roots and long-standing relationships make her a trusted presence for patients navigating cancer treatment.
DiPietro has spent nearly a decade caring for the West Hawaiʻi community. After earning her BSN from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and an advanced degree from Frontier Nursing University. Her local roots make her a trusted presence for patients navigating cancer treatment.
If infusion therapy is part of your care plan, ask your doctor about the Infusion Center at KCH.