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Office
1860 Pennsylvania Ave
Ste 120
Fairfield, CA 94533Phone+1 707-646-4400Fax+1 707-646-4461
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 HealthChief Residency, Vascular Surgery - Integrated, 2016 - 2017
- University of California Davis HealthResidency, Vascular Surgery - Integrated, 2012 - 2016
- University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 2012
- University of California DavisMasters of Advanced Studies (MAS), Clinical and Translational Research, 2010 - 2011
- University of California, DavisB.S., Biology, Suma Cum Laude, 2003 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
- OR State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- 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
- 26 citationsOptical molecular imaging detects changes in extracellular pH with the development of head and neck cancerMelissa N. Loja, Zhen Luo, D. Greg Farwell, Quang Luu, Paul J. Donald
International Journal of Cancer. 2013-04-01 - 19 citationsWidefield Optical Imaging of Changes in Uptake of Glucose and Tissue Extracellular pH in Head and Neck CancerZhen Luo, Melissa N. Loja, D. Gregory Farwell, Quang Luu, Paul J. Donald
Cancer Prevention Research. 2014-10-01 - 42 citationsRacial Disparities in Outcomes of Endovascular Procedures for Peripheral Arterial Disease: An Evaluation of California Hospitals, 2005–2009Melissa N. Loja, Ann Brunson, Chin-Shang Li, John G. Carson, Richard H. White
Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2015-07-01
Journal Articles
- Successful reconstruction of asymptomatic bilateral external carotid artery aneurysmsMelissa Loja and William Pevec, Annals of Vascular Surgery, 10/2015
Books/Book Chapters
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
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Society for Vascular UltrasonographersMember
- Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS)Member
External Links
- NorthBay Medical Centerhttps://www.northbay.org/services/heart-vascular-center/vascular-services.cfm
- John Muir Healthhttps://www.johnmuirhealth.com/fad/doctor/profile/1578826749?fromSearch=true&name=&offset=0&specialtyIds=38&languageIds=
- Dr. Melissa Lojahttp://www.drloja.com
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