Clinical staff

Krysten was born and raised in Wai'anae on Oahu and moved to Maui in 2008.  She participated in health internships in high school that allowed her to shadow doctors and nurses at Tripler Army Medical Center, later volunteering at Hale Makua.  She worked in aviation for over 13 years before returning to the medical field and joining Maui Cardiology in 2021.  She enjoys spending time with family, adventures, food, and the gym.

Lhar was born in the Philippines and raised on Maui.  He graduated from Baldwin High School in 2009.  He started in the medical field working for a non-profit agency with patients that are uninsured and low-income.  Later, he transitioned into Ophthalmology as a medical assistant here on Maui and in Northern California before joining Maui Cardiology in 2020.  He understand both Iliocano and Tagalog and enjoys serving the people of Hawaii.

Roxanne was born in the Philippines and raised on Maui.  She graduated from Maui High School in 2007 and then went on to UHMC where she received her Certificate in Nursing Assistant.  In 2013, she became a Phlebotomist and then a Hemodialysis Technician which she did for another 4 years.  She joined the Maui Cardiology team in 2021, which allowed her to spend more time with her growing family.  This allowed her to spend more time with her growing family, while still being able to do what she loved most which is helping and interacting with patients.  When she's not working, you can find her and her family at the beach either lounging, fishing, or stand-up paddle boarding.

Emily is originally from Florida and obtained her cardiovascular certification from CVIU in Mobile, Alabama.  She worked in hospitals in New Orleans before moving to Maui in the spring of 2021.  She loves to surf, hike, play music, and practice yoga.  Emily is having a blast exploring Maui's natural wonders, connecting with the amazing community and learning the culture of the island.  She hopes to provide a compassionate and mindful experience for her patients.

Jesse fled from the big hospital life in Pensacola, Florida to the happy island of Maui in 2017.  Following his parents footsteps in the cardiovascular sonography field, he graduated in both cardiac and vascular from Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound in 2015.  If Jesse is not at work, he will easily be found in the water all around Maui scuba diving.  He brings a positive outlook on everything he does that transfers to the patients he cares for.

 Kayla was born and raised in south Alabama.  She graduated from the Florida Institute of Ultrasound in 2010 and is registered in adult and pediatric echocardiography as well as vascular technology. She worked for Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida specializing in congenital heart disease prior to moving to Maui in 2020.  She speaks fluent southern slang and loves to talk story!  In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, cooking and lounging at the beach.