- Osteoporosis
- Cryotherapy
- Family PracticeAvani (Avi) Lakhani has been an visionary in providing empathetic care to the women of Maui in a comfortable, low-stress private office. She is dually board-certified in Family Medicine and OBGYN. She is on the forefront of COVID-19 pandemic response, mobilizing thru government officials and the community. She is currently on sabbatical due to pandemic exhaustion but expects to be available on a limited schedule to be determined in the future. Dr. Lakhani enjoys kitesurfing and wingfoiling with their island Ohana. Her strongest emphasis in providing compassionate healthcare for women is on quality of care and providing all possible treatment options for any given condition. She enjoys providing advanced GYN imaging options in Maui such as transvaginal and saline infusion sonography
- ImmunizationsTeenage years mark a time of transition from childhood to adulthood. Her gynecologist can guide the young woman thru her first exam as well as provide counseling for birth control, STD prevention and immunization in a private and comfortable atmosphere at Maui LeiAloha OBGYN, LLC. An internal exam is not always required. New guidelines have changed the age of first pap smear to age 21
- GynecologyPrivate office is now accepting new patients. Practice is currently limited to gynecology and pregnancy care limited to first 3 months of gestation.
- Female Infertility
- EndometriosisEndometriosis, pelvic pain, ovarian cysts are some of the conditions that may require surgical management. Laparoscopic surgery allows same day discharge from the hospital, quick recovery and reduces the risk of infection. Why have a scar when you can have an incision that is completely hidden in the bellybutton or 2-3 small incisions all less than 1.5 cm. Visit SILS website for more information. Dr. Lakhani is a highly accomplished laparoscopic surgeon respected by her colleagues for the advanced surgical techniques she brings to the community of Maui
- Pelvic Pain
- Lung Cancer
- UltrasoundYour gynecologist will recommend evaluation by pelvic examination, pap smear, hormone testing, ultrasound and sometimes endometrial biopsy.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- HysterectomyWhen all other methods of treatment have been tried unsuccessfully, a hysterectomy can provide excellent patient satisfaction and resolution of symptoms. Dr. Lakhani is one of only very few gynecologic surgeons on Maui who perform laparoscopic hysterectomy. This allows the convenience of discharge from the hospital within 24 hours, fast recovery and return to work within 2 weeks
- Endometrial AblationWith the many responsibilities that today's women shoulder, we have no time to stop for irregular and/or heavy bleeding. Endometrial ablation is a highly effective treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding in many women. It is a same day procedure performed in the privacy of our office. This avoids the expense and hassle of surgery at the hospital as well as allows fast recovery. Most women can return to work within 2 days. Visit the Novasure website for more information
- LaparoscopyPain with periods and pain with sex are the most common symptoms of endometriosis. Diagnosis cannot be confirmed without laparoscopy but usually symptoms can be controlled with simple medical treatments with the assumption of endometriosis without the need for surgery. These treatments include medications like Ibuprofen known as NSAIDs and oral contraceptive pills which can be used continuously by skipping the placebo week and avoiding a menstrual period. Not having a period and using oral contraceptive pills can prevent worsening of symptoms, treat pain and prevent ovarian cysts.
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Cyst
- LesionsUltrasound evaluation in our office allows us to provide advanced diagnostics and synthesize evaluation and treatment plans for the best outcomes for our patients. We also use modalities such as saline infusion sonography to determine the presence of endometrial lesions before proceeding with surgery.