Meet Our Doctors and Medical Staff at Minit Medical Urgent Care Clinic in Kahului, HI, Lahaina, HI & Kihei, HI
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Dr. Lane Thaut, D.O.
Medical Director
Dr. Lane Thaut is a board certified emergency medicine physician. He practiced in multiple emergency departments and holds active state licenses in California, Colorado, Alaska, Texas, and Hawaii.
Dr. Thaut is a distinguished graduate from the United States Air Force Academy and attended Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, CO. He completed internship and residency in emergency medicine in San Antonio, Texas at San Antonio Military Medical Center as chief resident. He then relocated to Northern California with the Air Force where he worked in emergency departments in Vacaville, Vallejo, Fairfield, and Woodland.
He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is also the primary author of multiple articles in emergency medicine journals, a textbook chapter, and has presented to the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Australian College of Emergency Medicine, the Leadership in Emergency Medicine Symposium, and the Armed Forces Operational Medicine Symposium, among others.
Dr. Thaut grew up in Colorado and is now relocated permanently to Maui with his spouse. He enjoys paddling OC1, traveling, and hiking with his dogs in his free time.
Dr. Lane Thaut, D.O.
Medical Director
Dr. Lane Thaut is a board certified emergency medicine physician. He practiced in multiple emergency departments and holds active state licenses in California, Colorado, Alaska, Texas, and Hawaii.
Dr. Thaut is a distinguished graduate from the United States Air Force Academy and attended Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, CO. He completed internship and residency in emergency medicine in San Antonio, Texas at San Antonio Military Medical Center as chief resident. He then relocated to Northern California with the Air Force where he worked in emergency departments in Vacaville, Vallejo, Fairfield, and Woodland.
He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is also the primary author of multiple articles in emergency medicine journals, a textbook chapter, and has presented to the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Australian College of Emergency Medicine, the Leadership in Emergency Medicine Symposium, and the Armed Forces Operational Medicine Symposium, among others.
Dr. Thaut grew up in Colorado and is now relocated permanently to Maui with his spouse. He enjoys paddling OC1, traveling, and hiking with his dogs in his free time.
Dr. David Dean
Doctor
Dr. Dean has been in practice for nearly 20 years and enjoys helping patients of all ages. He attended medical school at University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency in central Washington. He is certified with the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. David Dean joined Minit-Medical in September 2012. He has worked in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oklahoma, Utah & Washington but loves living permanently now on Maui and plans to stay. He appreciates the variety of urgent care and family practice, caring for island residents & visitors alike.
Outside the office, hobbies include hiking, racquet sports, and aquatic activities; most recently trying his hand at stand-up paddling.
Dr. David Dean
Doctor
Dr. Dean has been in practice for nearly 20 years and enjoys helping patients of all ages. He attended medical school at University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency in central Washington. He is certified with the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. David Dean joined Minit-Medical in September 2012. He has worked in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oklahoma, Utah & Washington but loves living permanently now on Maui and plans to stay. He appreciates the variety of urgent care and family practice, caring for island residents & visitors alike.
Outside the office, hobbies include hiking, racquet sports, and aquatic activities; most recently trying his hand at stand-up paddling.
Dr. Michael Jackowitz D.O.
Doctor
Dr. Jackowitz received his undergraduate degree from Emory University (Atlanta, GA) and his medical degree from NOVA University (Miami, FL). After completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, NY), he began working as a hospitalist before going into primary care in Westchester, NY. In 2001 he became the Director of Clinical Affairs for Imaging For Life/Imaging Heart in NYC where he helped pioneer non-invasive coronary angiography. In 2010 he helped launch The Farber Center for Radiation Oncology in NYC and implemented his Healthy Lifestylesprogram to help cancer patients understand and incorporate wellness into their everyday lives.
He was the house doctor for the New York City Opera and the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center and as a certified group exercise instructor/personal trainer, he taught step, aerobics and dance at Equinox Fitness Centers in NYC.
In addition to his extensive medical practice, Dr. Jackowitz has a robust career as a theater producer and has relocated to Maui to work on a new musical, The Hawaiian Goddess, about Pele and her sister, Hi’iaka.
Dr. Jackowitz works at both the Lahaina and Kahului locations.
Dr. Michael Jackowitz D.O.
Doctor
Dr. Jackowitz received his undergraduate degree from Emory University (Atlanta, GA) and his medical degree from NOVA University (Miami, FL). After completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, NY), he began working as a hospitalist before going into primary care in Westchester, NY. In 2001 he became the Director of Clinical Affairs for Imaging For Life/Imaging Heart in NYC where he helped pioneer non-invasive coronary angiography. In 2010 he helped launch The Farber Center for Radiation Oncology in NYC and implemented his Healthy Lifestylesprogram to help cancer patients understand and incorporate wellness into their everyday lives.
He was the house doctor for the New York City Opera and the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center and as a certified group exercise instructor/personal trainer, he taught step, aerobics and dance at Equinox Fitness Centers in NYC.
In addition to his extensive medical practice, Dr. Jackowitz has a robust career as a theater producer and has relocated to Maui to work on a new musical, The Hawaiian Goddess, about Pele and her sister, Hi’iaka.
Dr. Jackowitz works at both the Lahaina and Kahului locations.
Dr. Lorrie Klein
Cosmetics
Dr. Klein has won several awards and has published several articles in medical journals. She has lectured to other physicians at medical conferences and at numerous community and civic organizations.
Dr. Lorrie Klein
Cosmetics
Dr. Klein has won several awards and has published several articles in medical journals. She has lectured to other physicians at medical conferences and at numerous community and civic organizations.
Flora K Voelker
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Flora graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy and continued her education to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is experienced in Outpatient Orthopedics as well as Pediatrics and enjoys the variety and challenge of working with patients across the entire age spectrum. Her goal is to help her patients improve function without pain.
Flora has taken numerous continuing education courses over the years and is a highly skilled manual therapist, utilizing various treatment techniques such as McKenzie, Sahrmann, Muscle Energy, Mulligan, Myofascial Release, Maitland and One80 PT Systems.
Flora has been practicing Physical Therapy for 16 years and Maui has been home for the past 12 years. She spends her free time with her husband and her twins. She also enjoys working out and spending time outdoors in the Maui sun. She hopes to bring her love of the Maui lifestyle and healing to you in the care she provides.”
Flora K Voelker
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Flora graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy and continued her education to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is experienced in Outpatient Orthopedics as well as Pediatrics and enjoys the variety and challenge of working with patients across the entire age spectrum. Her goal is to help her patients improve function without pain.
Flora has taken numerous continuing education courses over the years and is a highly skilled manual therapist, utilizing various treatment techniques such as McKenzie, Sahrmann, Muscle Energy, Mulligan, Myofascial Release, Maitland and One80 PT Systems.
Flora has been practicing Physical Therapy for 16 years and Maui has been home for the past 12 years. She spends her free time with her husband and her twins. She also enjoys working out and spending time outdoors in the Maui sun. She hopes to bring her love of the Maui lifestyle and healing to you in the care she provides.”
Cameron Davis
Certified Physician Assistant
Cameron spent 3 years working Working as an Emergency Medical Technician on ambulances while completing undergraduate studies at Butler University. He went on to complete his MS in the Physician Assistant Program at Butler University in Indianapolis and became nationally certified to practice medicine by the AAPA. He then worked in an emergency department in Northern Michigan before joining the team at Minit Medical. Cameron is an avid kiteboarder and watersports enthusiast outside of the office.
Cameron Davis
Certified Physician Assistant
Cameron spent 3 years working Working as an Emergency Medical Technician on ambulances while completing undergraduate studies at Butler University. He went on to complete his MS in the Physician Assistant Program at Butler University in Indianapolis and became nationally certified to practice medicine by the AAPA. He then worked in an emergency department in Northern Michigan before joining the team at Minit Medical. Cameron is an avid kiteboarder and watersports enthusiast outside of the office.
Heidi Sarkozy
Certified Physician Assistant
Heidi Sarkozy is a board certified PA with over eight years of experience in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. Her undergraduate training was in Human Evolution and Anthropology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and her graduate training in Physician Assistant Studies was completed at Long Island University in New York City. She began her PA career at Boston University Medical Center in 2007, where she treated a diverse population of patients ranging from cancer and trauma reconstruction to Botox injections. After four years in Boston, Heidi moved to California to work at the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills with some of the top Plastic and Hand surgeons in the country.
Heidi has always put emphasis on preserving a natural-looking appearance and enhancing the beauty that resides in everyone, creating a refreshed and younger appearance without looking like you’ve had any work done. The combination of her expertise in anatomy, artistic eye, and highly skilled hands create beautiful outcomes and minimal discomfort for her patients. In addition to managing and treating patients, Heidi has been involved with training medical students and residents, research studies and volunteering her time and expertise providing pro-bono surgery and care for children all over the world who did not otherwise have access with Mending Kids International organization. Her hobbies include surfing, diving and hiking.
Heidi Sarkozy
Certified Physician Assistant
Heidi Sarkozy is a board certified PA with over eight years of experience in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. Her undergraduate training was in Human Evolution and Anthropology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and her graduate training in Physician Assistant Studies was completed at Long Island University in New York City. She began her PA career at Boston University Medical Center in 2007, where she treated a diverse population of patients ranging from cancer and trauma reconstruction to Botox injections. After four years in Boston, Heidi moved to California to work at the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills with some of the top Plastic and Hand surgeons in the country.
Heidi has always put emphasis on preserving a natural-looking appearance and enhancing the beauty that resides in everyone, creating a refreshed and younger appearance without looking like you’ve had any work done. The combination of her expertise in anatomy, artistic eye, and highly skilled hands create beautiful outcomes and minimal discomfort for her patients. In addition to managing and treating patients, Heidi has been involved with training medical students and residents, research studies and volunteering her time and expertise providing pro-bono surgery and care for children all over the world who did not otherwise have access with Mending Kids International organization. Her hobbies include surfing, diving and hiking.
Daniel Baston
Nurse Practitioner
Daniel was born and raised in rural Northern California. He received an A.S. Degree in Math/Science from Lassen College in Susanville CA in 1985. He then moved to Missouri where he received a Diploma in Nursing from Barnes Hospital School of Nursing in 1989. He worked as an RN with Barnes-Jewish Hospital for the next 11 years as staff nurse, Resource Nurse, and finally Assistant Clinical Manager of their Level 1 Trauma center ER. During this time he also pursued and in 1994 received a Master of Science in Health Management from Lindenwood University in St. Charles Mo. In 2000 he moved to Maui where he worked in the ER for 4 years while completing his Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner program at Hawaii Pacific University in 2004. For the last 14 years he has worked as a Nurse practitioner in Family Practice and Urgent care in Upcountry Maui.
Daniel Baston
Nurse Practitioner
Daniel was born and raised in rural Northern California. He received an A.S. Degree in Math/Science from Lassen College in Susanville CA in 1985. He then moved to Missouri where he received a Diploma in Nursing from Barnes Hospital School of Nursing in 1989. He worked as an RN with Barnes-Jewish Hospital for the next 11 years as staff nurse, Resource Nurse, and finally Assistant Clinical Manager of their Level 1 Trauma center ER. During this time he also pursued and in 1994 received a Master of Science in Health Management from Lindenwood University in St. Charles Mo. In 2000 he moved to Maui where he worked in the ER for 4 years while completing his Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner program at Hawaii Pacific University in 2004. For the last 14 years he has worked as a Nurse practitioner in Family Practice and Urgent care in Upcountry Maui.
Crystal Yaple, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Crystal was born and raised on the island of Maui. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and started her nursing career as a hospice and home health nurse in Los Angeles. Crystal returned to Maui and joined the Minit Medical team as a Registered Nurse while completing her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern California. She was subsequently awarded Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Crystal is dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally competent care with a focus on improving access to high quality health care on her home island of Maui.
In her free time, Crystal enjoys gardening, fishing, painting/drawing, and spending time with friends and family.
Crystal Yaple, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Crystal was born and raised on the island of Maui. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and started her nursing career as a hospice and home health nurse in Los Angeles. Crystal returned to Maui and joined the Minit Medical team as a Registered Nurse while completing her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern California. She was subsequently awarded Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Crystal is dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally competent care with a focus on improving access to high quality health care on her home island of Maui.
In her free time, Crystal enjoys gardening, fishing, painting/drawing, and spending time with friends and family.
Christina
Nurse Practitioner
Christina is a doctorally prepared, AANP board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She worked in an Emergency Department and Urgent Care clinics in California’s Bay Area prior to joining the Minit Medical team. She received her DNP and MSN from the University of San Francisco. She worked as a registered nurse in the outpatient setting and was an adjunct nursing professor at the University of San Francisco while she was studying to become a nurse practitioner. Prior to her medical training, her passion for mental health led her to obtain her BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Christina is from California, but Maui has always been calling her home. Now that she’s here permanently, she loves exploring the island and all it has to offer. When she’s not at work, she’s enjoying beach days with her dogs, scuba diving, and paddle boarding.
Christina
Nurse Practitioner
Christina is a doctorally prepared, AANP board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She worked in an Emergency Department and Urgent Care clinics in California’s Bay Area prior to joining the Minit Medical team. She received her DNP and MSN from the University of San Francisco. She worked as a registered nurse in the outpatient setting and was an adjunct nursing professor at the University of San Francisco while she was studying to become a nurse practitioner. Prior to her medical training, her passion for mental health led her to obtain her BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Christina is from California, but Maui has always been calling her home. Now that she’s here permanently, she loves exploring the island and all it has to offer. When she’s not at work, she’s enjoying beach days with her dogs, scuba diving, and paddle boarding.
