John Lualdi, MD served our Maine community as a practicing cardiologist and physician-educator for 25 years, helping thousands of students, patients, and community members.
His expertise in valvular heart disease and echocardiography helped propel numerous clinical programs at MMC/MaineHealth; he received an “unprecedented number of nominations” from his colleagues to earn The George L. Higgins III, MD Award, which awards a superior clinician who is also widely recognized for both their dedication and their superlative abilities as an educator; and his dedication to teaching was recognized with the prestigious “Fellowship Teacher of the Year” Award on three separate occasions.
“Known for his clinical acumen, attention to detail, and adherence to the highest standards of clinical cardiology, John's impact on our patients and practice is immeasurable.”
— Sanjeev Francis, MD, Senior Medical Director MaineHealth Cardiology
John Lualdi, MD always took pride in improving his patients' cardiovascular health in an effort to optimize their quality of life and longevity and enjoyed teaching future cardiologists as a faculty member at Maine Medical Center.
When John was diagnosed with a rare, incurable blood cancer, his community of friends and family established this endowment with the goal of creating a legacy to John’s extraordinary clinical skills and dedication to cardiovascular care, non-invasive imaging, and medical education.
Your support of The Dr. John Lualdi Endowment for the Advancement of Cardiovascular Care will provide a sustainable way to remember John, while addressing three key areas of cardiac care educational initiatives:
You can celebrate Dr. Lualdi and make a meaningful contribution by: