Lisa Daniels Torrisi,
MD

Doctor's Bio

Dr. Lisa Daniels Torrisi, MD, grew up in Tampa, Florida. She completed her undergraduate degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida. She received her medical degree from the University of South Florida. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in critical care medicine at Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN where she served as chief fellow. During that time, she worked under the direction of Dr. Pritish Tosh examining the impact of time to antibiotics in treatment of febrile neutropenia. She joined the faculty at Emory in 2017 as an assistant professor of medicine.

Dr. Daniels’ main research interest is in the area of medical education, ultrasound and simulation. Her research is focused on development and use of low fidelity procedural models used in the education of medical trainees. Current models include central line access, arterial line access, dialysis line access, extra-corporeal cardiopulmonary membrane oxygenation (ECMO) access, thoracentesis and chest tube placement.

She also has an interest in quality improvement with a focus on improving efficiency in processes and systems that are time sensitive, including massive blood transfusions and extra-corporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Other areas of interest include improving the assessment and management of intensive care unit delirium and post intensive care syndrome.

When she is not working, Dr. Daniels enjoys spending time with her dogs, running and visiting national and state parks.