Dr. Lidia Movahedian attended Cornell University, where she was inducted into the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society and co-founded the Pre-Dental Society for students interested in pursuing a career in dentistry. She continued her education at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, during which she devoted herself to community outreach and improving the oral health of underserved populations. She went on to complete a General Practice Residency at New York Methodist Hospital, where she had the opportunity to further explore all aspects of dentistry. She subsequently returned to Columbia University to complete a residency in orthodontics and obtained a Master of Science in Orthodontics.

In her free time, Dr. Lidia enjoys traveling, barre and yoga, as well as spending time with her husband and daughter, Lana.