Dr. Monika Malecha

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Kahului, HI
(808) 871-1411
Accepts Medicare

Location

33 Lono Avenue, Suite 260
Kahului, HI 96732
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM TueHST

Areas of Expertise

Premium Lens Implants
Pterygium Surgery
Corneal Surgery
Corneal Disease
Refractive Surgery
Dry Eye
External Eye Disease
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About Me

Dr. Monika Malecha is an ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats medical and surgical eye conditions in patients of all ages. She performs cataract surgery with both standard and premium lens implants on Maui, and as the only full-time fellowship trained corneal specialist on the island, she also performs pterygium surgery and other corneal procedures.

Dr. Malecha brings over 25 years of ophthalmology experience, including 15 years in private practice in Portland, Oregon before joining EyeSight Hawaii on Maui in November 2021. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and completed a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at the University of Minnesota. She has authored 11 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Training

  • University of Minnesota

    Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

    University of Minnesota

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    University of Tennessee

    Residency
  • Transitional Internship

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    Residency
  • Medical Doctor

    University of Tennessee

    Medical School
  • Middle Tennessee State University

    BBA

    Middle Tennessee State University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Portland Best Doctor Award

    2020

  • Portland Best Doctor Award

    2019

  • Portland Best Doctor Award

    2018

  • Portland Best Doctor Award

    2017

  • Portland Best Doctor Award

    2016

  • Portland Best Doctor Award

    2015

  • Physician Subspecialist Leadership Award

    2012

  • Roger Hiatt, MD Award for Resident Instruction and Academic Development

    2002

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Student Honorary Society

    1995

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
KS, MO, OR
License Numbers
04-30575, 2004004163, MD27068