About Alexandra Lajoie, MD
Alexandra Lajoie, MD, is a non-invasive cardiologist with extensive cardiac imaging experience. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. Her medical services include echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac CT.
Originally from New York, Dr. Lajoie attended Princeton University in New Jersey, followed by medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. She then moved to Los Angeles to complete her cardiology fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Dr. Lajoie has published works on imaging, the effects of diet on atherosclerosis, and cardio-oncology. She has also given several presentations to both the community and academic circles on these topics.
Dr. Lajoie is passionate about helping her patients understand their cardiac conditions and working with them on individualized therapies. She knows the importance of prevention and early diagnosis, and she is committed to creating the best treatment plan for each patient’s individual needs. Besides general and consultative cardiology, she has expertise in preventing and managing heart disease related to cancer therapy.
Dr. Lajoie is the best. She sees any potential problem and she handles it right away. She is easy to talk with, down to earth, and extremely caring and cautious with my condition. If all doctors were like her it would be a wonderful world.
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Heart & VascularLocations
2001 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Suite 280W,
Santa Monica,
CA
90404
(310) 829-7678
12555 West Jefferson Blvd.,
Suite 303,
Los Angeles,
CA
90066
(424) 443-5530
Education
Medical School
Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons, New York, NY
- Aetna – HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – TriCare
- Health Net PPO
- Health Smart PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Hospital Affiliation
- Saint John’s Physician Partners
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
When she is not caring for patients, Dr. Lajoie enjoys running, hiking, skiing, and traveling.
Reviews
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5
She was fantastic. Really listened to me. I felt that she cared about my health and would do everything possible to see to my wellbeing.
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5
Great job.
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5
Friendly, patient, helpful
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5
I have confidence and a great deal of respect for Dr. Lajoie.
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4.93
Very happy to have seen Dr. LaJoie. She was referred by my hematologist, and while available appointments were a few months' wait time, I am happy with the time spent and the care Dr. LaJoie has provided so far.
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5
Great
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5
Dr Lajoie is a caring, interested physician. I especially like her and my appointments with her. I feel confident about her knowledge & care !
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5
I've never had a bad experience with a St John's Providence health care provider.
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5
Every person I dealt with from the moment I walked in to when I left were as professional and kind as there is. Dr. Lajoie was incredible!
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5
Willing to share medical details
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5
Dr Lajoie is excellent
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4.93
Dr. LaJoie is a very good detailed physician. Friendly . I like her.
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5
I've been grateful to have the expertise and kind efficiency of all Providence care providers I work with. My visit with Dr Lajoie, my first, confirmed my expectations of excellence with Providence.
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5
Grateful to have Dr Lajoie for my cardiologist. She is kind, professional and extremely knowledgeable about women's cardiac needs.
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5
Patient, professional, knowledgeable, friendly, comforting.
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5
Dr. Lajoie is incredibly knowledgeable, efficient and responsive. She is a top-notch specialist and I feel fortunate to have her as my cardiologist.
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5
First time visiting this Doctor and she treated me very well
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5
Dr. LaJoie's practice is always on time; never much wait time. Dr. LaJoie is a good listener and is knowledgeable and informative about various issues re: meds, heart conditions, etc.
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5
Dr. Lejoie is a compassionate, caring, knowledgeable doctor. Despite her numerous patients she is always aware of who I am and my medical history and needs. I never feel rushed and she is concerned about my issues
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5
Dr. LaJoie, and the entire staff at Pacific Heart Institute are professional, kind and informative.
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5
Always a good experience, never feel rushed and Dr listens to me
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5
I love Dr Lajoie she & the whole team are excellent. I live in Henderson,NV and it's worth the travel for Dr Lajoie
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5
Love Dr. LaJoie, she is great.
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5
Dr. LaJoie always treats me with respect and explains all tests and treatments, I would never see another doctor for my heart condition!
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5
Dr LaJoie was excellent. Very thorough in her responses and clear in options. I am happy to have her as my cardiologist
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5
Always cares for the whole person, body and mind.
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5
I always had a good experience
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5
Excellent doctor and practice.
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5
Everything was just fine- way above average. Very pleased.
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5
The experience was as good as could be expected. Professional, QUICK, respectful, helpful and pleasant
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5
Dr. La Joie is an exceptional doctor. She treats the whole person.
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4.93
Excellent!
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5
Excellent
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5
Dr. LaJoie is wonderful. She listens and explains things thoroughly. Her follow-up when needed is prompt. I feel very fortunate to be her patient and would definitely recommend her to others.
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5
The office staff could be friendlier. Other than that, everything went great!
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4.64
Dr. LaJoie was very accommodating.. She provided service for me within 24 hours as I seemed to have an emergent situation. She seemed extremely busy but was still accommodating and I felt she did her absolute best to help me.
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5
Excellent, personable, and knowledgeable!
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5
I have only seen Dr Lajoie twice and she is remarkable cardiologist. She is quick to understand what is going on
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4.64
Great followup through my chart communications
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5
Good
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5
The provider is very professional & caring.She is knowledgeable & through.
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5
Dr. Alexadra Lajoie is a very personal, friendly and open physician, who listens to your concerns.
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5
Dr. Lajoie is an excellent physician-knowledgeable, caring, generous with her time and referrals. I particularly appreciate the understanding she showed my elderly mother and her willingness to follow up the appointment with an extended phone conversation with me, as I am managing my mother's care long-distance. Our family is fortunate to have a doctor as wonderful as Dr. Lajoie as our cardiologist.
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5
Dr. Lajoie and her staff are truly professional and excellent representatives of your services. Thank you.
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5
Dr Lajoie has been consistently a good listener and encouraged me to continue lifestyle habits along with routine examinations.
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5
Dr. LaJoie is a collaborative doctor that really listens to what I say, and works with me. She has a calm demeanor that I really appreciate, because going to a cardiologist is very stressful for me.
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5
All good - I'm staying with this wonderful cardiologist for always.
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5
Dr. Lajoie is a consummate professional whoListens and responds clearly to questions asked. I feel that I am in good hands with Dr.Lajoie.
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5
Easy going , nice way of presenting ideas
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4.93
Dr. LaJoie and her staff are caring, communicative and knowledgable
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5
Dr. Lajoie is a superior health care provider.
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5
My provider was brilliant across the board in every sense of the word.
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5
Dr. La Joie is the best Md I ever had. Love her!
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5
All good
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5
Doctor thoroughly discussed benefits (plus and minus) on need for non-Rx drug benefits and issues which led to dropping that drug.
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5
Dr. LaJoie is friendly and intelligent.
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5
Dr. Lajoie is an excellent, attentive, very knowledgeable doctor. I have recommended her to others.
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5
Dr LaJoie listens carefully and considers options to my individual concerns.
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5
Dr. LAJoie answered thoroughly all the questions and concerns I asked about my heart issues
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5
Dr LaJoie is always kind and understanding as we discuss my medical history.We review lab tests and scans recently performed and determine best course of care.
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5
Excellent patient rapport. Good listener. Extremely knowledgeable
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4.64
Patient, professional, personable
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4.64
Great
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5
Always helpful, a pleasure
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5
Lajoie is fantastic!!!
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4.58
She seems to be an excellent doctor.
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5
Dr. Lajoie is very thorough, attentive to my health issues, communicates clearly, caring.
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5
Dr. Lajoie is knowledgeable, kind, and reassuring.
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5
Excellent doctor and practice.
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5
Excellent care, response to questions and concern. I feel I am in good hands and will continue to be comfortable with my care provider.
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5
Dr. Lajoie is excellent. She listens and gives her time and attention to my concerns.
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5
Dr. Lajoie is the best. I'm very glad she's my cardiologist.
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5
She was very thorough, very reassuring and very knowledgeable. No negative experience
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5
Dr. LaJoie is very easy to talk to and responds quickly to all my needs. I feel I'm in very good hands with her on my team!
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4.93
I'm happy with the tests and results of my experience with this doctor.
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4.93
Always a pleasure to see Dr Lajoie or communicate with or her staff
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5
Knowledgeable, friendly, totally on top of her game. I always leave Dr Lajoie's office feeling secure and confident in the care I've received.
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5
The huge thank you to Dr Lajoie
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5
Excellent!
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5
Love Dr Lajoie, she gives me confidence that I'm getting good medical advice. I always feel free to call with questions
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4.93
All good
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5
Very open discussion on healthcare issues with thoughtful responses and recommendations by Dr. LaJoie.
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5
I had a very good expierence during my virtual appointment. My doctor answered all my questions and was very informative about her plan for me.
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5
I am a new (2nd visit) patient and was very pleased with Dr. LaJoie
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5
I love Dr. LaJoie. Nothing more to say!!!!
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5
Dr. Lajoie is the best!
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5
Dr. Lajoie is a very good and caring physician, listens well, always provides practical recommendations. Technicians on her staff and my other physicians that have interacted with Dr. Lajoie speak very highly of her.
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5
Dr is always aware of my condition and has considered all options.
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5
Saw Dr. Lajoi at ER and followup 1 month later. She was thorough, knowledgeable and kind. We would definently return for cadio needs.
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5
Dr laJoie is very knowledgeable and personable.
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5
She never makes me fell she is in a rushShe listens to all my concerns with care and understanding She is one of the best Drs I have
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5
Dr LaJoie is easy to speak with. I am very comfortable with her.
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5
Very good visit with Dr. Lajoie. I am confident that she provides the best care possible.
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5
My husband and I love Dr. La joi
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5
All a 10
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5
Love dr. La joie. She is the best of the best.
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5
Very pleasant and likable doctor
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5
Dr LaJoie has been very attentive to my coronary issues. I see her every six months. She carefully listens to my needs and concerns and makes herself available should I need assistance.
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5
Everyone in Dr. Lajoie's office are very helpful and Dr. Lajoie is the best. She helped me before and after my triple bypass and continues to help me feel like everything will be ok!
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5
Dr.LaJoie is always great!
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5
Dr.LaJoie and her team are exemplary in their care: caring, respectful, efficient.
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5
Dr. La Joie is very thorough and fully answers any questions I have. I never feel rushed or uncomfortable at my appointments. I would highly recommend her to others.
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5
Happy with the care given
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5
All my doctors in the Providence Group are the best and Providence Saint John's is top-notch in my book. You guys are all fantastic. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
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4.93
I could not have asked for a better session with a provider! She was through, pleasant and interested in me as a person. I trust her assessment!
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4.93
All good
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5
Very good
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5
Excellent doctor.
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5
Dr LaJoie is an extremely excellent physician in every single possible way- and on top of that she is a fantastic person- caring, empathetic, kind, and listens well.This practice is very luckyTo have her on the staff. Thank You
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5
Dr. LaJoie is a very detailed cardiologist and very informative. I think my heart is in good hands.
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5
Dr. LaJoie answered all of my questions in a balanced & thoughtful manner. The phlebotomist was also very thorough & caring.
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5
Excellent in every way
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5
Fantastic doctor- wonderful experience seeing this doctor
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5
She was extremely thorough and went out of her way to respond to my concerns
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5
Wonderful, caring MD. I couldn't be happier with the care provided.
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5
Dr. La Joie is the BEST!! She is knowledgible, articulate, caring. No question she is concerned about her patient at that moment, totally and completely!!
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5
This is a specialty MD which I see 1-2X/year and she's excellent
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5
Dr LaJoi is the best. She sees any potential problem and she handles it right away. She is easy to talk with, down to earth, and extremely caring and cautious with my condition. If all doctors were like her it would be a wonderful world.
Providence Patient-
4.64
Will be going back...she was detailed and compassion
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5
Doctor listens to you, and offered me a new treatment to lower my cholesterol.
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5
I was very impressed that Dr. LaJoie took the time to patiently speak with me, to get me in for a stress test and to return from a visit to the hospital to personally review my test results. I felt her demeanor and knowledge were excellent and was pleased with the care I received.
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5
She read my recent history before I arrived. she was familiar with my health situation, she cared about me and remembered me from previous visits. I appreciated that.
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5
Dr. La Jojoie is very special. She is very knowledgeable, caring, a great educator and extremely empathetic. She's the best and I know she cares about me. I'm lucky to have found her.
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5
I received excellent care from the doctor during this first visit! In addition, I appreciated the doctor's personal phone call regarding results from two tests.
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5
This was a virtual visit. my regular cardiologist has left the practice and this was the first time I had met with Dr. Lajoie. she was warm, knowledgeable and very courteous.
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5
Amazing experience with Dr LaJoie and her office
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5
It was my first visit in person, to meet my new Dr. I was very happy when I left, feeling I was going to have a Dr. who would take extra care of me. She gave me that impression!
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4.93
Dr. Lajoie is excellent.
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4.93
The doctor was very professional and very easy to talk to!
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