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Melissa Loja, MD, Vascular Surgery, Fairfield, CA, John Muir Medical Center, Concord

MelissaLojaMDMAS, RPVI

Vascular Surgery • Fairfield, CA

Vascular Surgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. Melissa Loja completed medical school at the University of California at Davis. She went on to be among the first in the nation to complete a specialized integrated vascular surgery residency program at the University of California at Davis. Dr. Loja was selected for the highly competitive NIH funded T32 research grant, which led to widely cited publications. She attained a Master's degree in Clinical and Translational research from these efforts. In addition, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Biologic Sciences, also obtained at the University of California at Davis. Dr. Loja specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery, including carotid artery disease, aneurysm repair, dialysis access, treatment of mesenteric and renal artery disease and lower extremity revascularization. Among her clinical interests, limb salvage and peripheral arterial disease with a multidisciplinary focus is a particular passion of hers. She is expertly trained and highly skilled in endovascular as well as surgical management of peripheral arterial disease.

Education & Training

  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthChief Residency, Vascular Surgery - Integrated, 2016 - 2017
  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthResidency, Vascular Surgery - Integrated, 2012 - 2016
  • University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
    University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 2012
  • University of California Davis
    University of California DavisMasters of Advanced Studies (MAS), Clinical and Translational Research, 2010 - 2011
  • University of California, Davis
    University of California, DavisB.S., Biology, Suma Cum Laude, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
  • Alliance for Physician Certification & AdvancementRegistered Physician in Vascular Interpretation
  • Alliance for Physician Certification and AdvancementRPVI
  • Alliance for physician certification and advancement (APCA)Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • Alliance for physician certification and advancement (APCA)Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographyRegistered Physician in Vascular Interpretation
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical SonographyRegistered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • California Department of Public HealthFluroscopy X-Ray Supervisor and Operator

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Successful reconstruction of asymptomatic bilateral external carotid artery aneurysms  
    Melissa Loja and William Pevec, Annals of Vascular Surgery, 10/2015

Books/Book Chapters

  • Strandness’s Duplex Scanning in Vascular Disorders 
    Chapter: Vascular Laboratory Testing Protocols 
    Melissa Loja, Edward Ronningen, Molly ZaccardiEditors: Zierler & Dawson.Edition 5th,2015

Committees

  • Examination question writer, ARDMS Physicians in Vascular Interpretation 2015 - Present
  • Resident member, Vascular Surgery Program Evaluation Committee 2014 - 2017
  • Resident member, APDVS Ad Hoc committee on defined minimums for case logs 2014 - 2017
  • Resident member, General Surgery Program Evaluation Committee 2012 - 2014
  • Resident member, APDVS education committee 2012 - 2013

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External Links

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