General Info

Obstetrician and Gynecologist Meenakshi Palani, DO, takes an osteopathic approach to womens health, believing all systems are interrelated and affect one another, rather than treating each issue as an isolated concern. While she thoroughly enjoys treating women of all ages at every stage of life and development, Dr. Palani welcomes teens and adolescents with compassion, patiently teaching young women about their bodies and their health for a lifetime of wellness. Specialty Interests: Comprehensive Womens Health and Ob/Gyn care for all ages and stages Ob/Gyn Care for Adolescents and Teens Pregnancy and Prenatal Care Labor and Delivery Gynecology Fertility Issues and Family Planning Birth Control Options Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine Approaches Specialty Procedures: Osteopathic Manipulation In-office Procedures Colposcopy Biopsy Minimally Invasive Surgery IUD and Birth Control Placement Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology Education: Bachelors Degree: Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Medical School: Ob/Gyn, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA Internship and Residency: Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI Personal: Dr. Palani and her husband have two young daughters. She enjoys camping and exploring with her family.