Dr. Jennifer “Jenny” Lavie, M.D.

Biography
Dr. Jenny Lavie is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and New Orleans native. She earned her bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University before returning home to attend LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, where she completed her medical education and plastic surgery residency. During her training, she developed extensive experience in microsurgery under the mentorship of Dr. Mark Stalder, as well as nationally recognized pioneers in breast microsurgery, including Dr. Robert Allen and Dr. Charles Dupin.
Following residency, Dr. Lavie completed an advanced fellowship in pediatric plastic surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, gaining specialized experience in cleft lip and palate, pediatric burn reconstruction, and pediatric microsurgery. This fellowship provided additional expertise in small-vessel microsurgery and complex reconstructive problem solving—skills that are highly applicable to the advancements in breast reconstructive microsurgery.
Dr. Lavie is deeply committed to caring for women throughout her breast cancer journey and is passionate about helping them navigate the reconstructive process with compassion and individualized attention. Her goal is not only to restore form and function, but also to help each patient achieve an aesthetic result that aligns with their personal goals and sense of self.
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Education, Training, and Expertise
- Bachelor of Science in XXXXX - Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
- Doctor of Medicine - Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
- General Surgery Residency - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery Advanced Fellowship – Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada