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Lidie Lajoie, MD

Vascular Surgery
Lidie Lajoie
Lidie Lajoie
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Memorial Division of Vascular Surgery

601 North Flamingo Road
Ste 202
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

954-844-4664

954-844-4669

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About Me

I am a vascular and endovascular surgeon at Memorial Healthcare System, specializing in the treatment of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). My work includes performing minimally invasive procedures, such as EVAR and TEVAR, to address aneurysms and aortic dissections. I also perform stroke-prevention surgeries, which involve restoring blood flow through the carotid arteries — delicate and precise procedures designed to protect brain health.

My inspiration to become a doctor came from a deeply personal experience. Growing up, I was very close to my grandfather, who lived with diabetes for many years. He developed peripheral arterial disease, and eventually, complications led to the loss of both his legs. Witnessing his struggles ignited my passion to help patients with vascular disease preserve their mobility and quality of life.

When caring for my patients, I take a collaborative approach, involving them, their families, and caregivers in every step of the process. I prioritize clear communication and active listening, so my patients feel informed, empowered, and confident in their treatment plans. PAD can cause severe leg pain, open wounds, and, in advanced cases, lead to amputations. I’ve seen firsthand how losing a limb impacts not just the patient but their family and community as well. That’s why amputation is always a last resort in my practice.

Before joining Memorial, I co-founded and was co-director of the Limb Preservation Program at Aventura Hospital from 2021 to 2024. By working closely with podiatry and medical teams, we successfully reduced the number of amputations due to chronic limb-threatening ischemia to just 3%.

In addition to my surgical expertise, I hold a master’s degree in human nutrition. I enjoy working with my patients to explore dietary strategies that complement their treatment and promote better vascular health.

 

Languages

  • English

Education

Education

Columbia University, 2007

Internships

Montefiore Medical Center-Jack D. Weiler Hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Critical, 2008, Surgery

Residency

Suny - Downstate University Med Center Surgical Residency, 2013, Surgery

Fellowships

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Vascular surgery residency program, 2015, Vascular Surgery

Certifications

American Board of Surgery-Surgery
American Board of Surgery-Vascular Surgery

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

Please view Dr. Lidie Lajoie’s publications on PubMed. 

Presentations

International:

  • “Venous thromboembolism in musculoskeletal tumor resection.” Lajoie L, Rivero S, Curi M, Benevenia J. Presented at the International Society of Limb Salvage/Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting, Orlando; October 2015.

National:

  • “Inferior vena cava filter use with musculoskeletal tumor resection.” Lajoie L, Dhadwal A, Huang J, Padberg F, Curi M. Presented at Society for Vascular Surgery. Chicago; June 2015.
  • “Discussant - Outcomes of arterial resection during pancreatectomy for tumor.” Glebova NO, Hicks CW, Tosoian JJ, Piazza KM, Abularrage CJ, Schulick RD, Wolfgang CL, Black JH III. Paper Session at Vascular & Endovascular Surgical Society 2015 Annual Meeting. Chicago; June 2015. 
  • “Outcomes of ultrasound accelerated thrombolysis for inferior vena cava thrombosis.” Lajoie L, Lee A, Wilderman M, Napolitano M, Simonian G, O’Connor D. Oral presentation for American Venous Forum 27th Annual Meeting. Palm Springs; February 2015. 
  • “Caval reconstruction for lower extremity sarcoma metastasis trapped within an IVC filter.” Lajoie L, Benevenia J, Curi M. Presented at Vascular & Endovascular Surgical Society 2015 Annual Meeting. Vail; January 2015. 
  • “Mortality from recurrent violent injury in an urban trauma setting.” Lajoie L, Barrera K, Chudner A, Solomon D, Gore R, Schulze R. Presented at American College of Surgeons 2013 Annual Congress. Washington DC; October 2013. 
  • “Predictors of recurrent violent injury.” Lajoie L, Solomon D, Chudner A, Barrera K, Gore R, Schulze R. Presented at American Association for the Surgery of Trauma 2013 Annual Meeting. San Francisco; September 2013. 
  • “Outcomes of pediatric vascular trauma in the endovascular era.” Lajoie L, Kenel-Pierre SC, Hahn S, Schulze R, Hendrzak A, Song M. Presentation at Society for Vascular Surgery 2013 Vascular Annual Meeting, San Francisco; May 2013. 
  • “Technical factors associated with Thromboembolism after IVC filter placement in trauma patients.” Lajoie L, Maglunog A, Hendrzak A, Song M, Schulze R. Presented at American Venous Forum 2013 Annual Meeting. Phoenix; February 2013. 
  • “Are physician orders enough? Compliance with mechanical thromboembolism prophylaxis in surgical patients.” Lajoie L, Georgiades MD, Schwartzman A. Oral presentation at Eighth Annual Academic Surgical Congress. New Orleans; February 2013. 
  • “Prophylactic IVC filters in trauma patients associated with increased relative risk for DVT.” Lajoie L, Schulze R. Presented at Society for Critical Care Medicine 42nd Critical Care Congress. San Juan; January 2013.

Recent Regional:

  • “Limb Preservation Program: Heel Ulcer Prevention and Management” Aventura Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds. Aventura, March 2022. 
  • “Major Lower Extremity Amputation: Perioperative Considerations for the Trauma Provider” Aventura Trauma Grand Rounds. Aventura, September 2020. 
  • “Food and Obesity: Does it Matter?” Food for Health Foundation, Fort Lauderdale, September 2019. 
  • “Management of Acute Aortic Syndromes” Aventura Emergency Medicine GME Conference, Aventura, July 2019.
  • “Endovascular Advances in the Treatment of Vascular Trauma” Aventura Trauma Grand Rounds. Aventura, May 2019.
  • “Nutrition and Diet Therapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease” Aventura Internal Medicine GME Conference. Aventura, April 2019.
  • “Recurrent Carotid Stenosis” Medstar – Georgetown Division of Vascular Surgery Grand Rounds. Washington, May 2018.
 

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