Location
Areas of Expertise
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

Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
University of Minnesota
FellowshipOphthalmology
University of Tennessee
ResidencyTransitional Internship
Houston Methodist Hospital
ResidencyMedical Doctor
University of Tennessee
Medical School
BBA
Middle Tennessee State University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Portland Best Doctor Award
2020Portland Best Doctor Award
2019Portland Best Doctor Award
2018Portland Best Doctor Award
2017Portland Best Doctor Award
2016Portland Best Doctor Award
2015Physician Subspecialist Leadership Award
2012Roger Hiatt, MD Award for Resident Instruction and Academic Development
2002Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Student Honorary Society
1995
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- KS, MO, OR
- License Numbers
- 04-30575, 2004004163, MD27068


