Dr. Lisa Lattanza

Biography

Lisa Lattanza is the Ensign Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine. She obtained her medical degree from Medical College of Ohio and completed her internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, followed by residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Lattanza did a fellowship in hand surgery at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, with additional fellowship training in pediatric hand and upper extremity at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Since joining the faculty of UCSF in 1999, she has developed expertise in treating traumatic injuries of the upper extremity and specializes in post-traumatic and congenital reconstruction. Lattanza is a pioneer in patient-specific 3D surgical planning technology, which has significantly advanced the field of deformity correction. She actively participates in global health initiatives, performing hand surgeries in Nicaragua and beyond. She has received numerous accolades for her clinical care and outreach efforts, including the UCSF Compassionate Physician award and the 2021 Diversity Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Additionally, Lattanza co-founded the Perry Outreach Program, which aims to increase the representation of women in orthopaedic surgery and engineering. She has also contributed significantly to research in her field, focusing on diversity and innovation in orthopaedic surgery.

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