
Dr. Peter F. Torrisi M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1000 Boulders Pkwy Suite 200 Richmond VA, 23225About
Dr. Peter Torrisi practices Pulmonology in Richmond, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Torrisi manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1980
New York Medical College 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lornel Tomkins MD505 W Leigh Street Richmond VA 23220
- Dr. Sridhar Neralla D.O.1603 Santa Rosa Rd Henrico VA 23229
- Dr. Shilpa Johri MD1603 Santa Rosa Rd Henrico VA 23229
- Dr. Shawn C Mclane M.D.1603 Santa Rosa Rd Henrico VA 23229
- Dr. Ritsu Kuno M.D.1000 Boulders Pkwy Richmond VA 23225
- Dr. Jared Adam Shipley MD1250 E Marshall St Richmond VA 23298
Nearest Hospitals
BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITALl
5801 BREMO RD RICHMOND VA 23226MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALSl
1250 EAST MARSHALL STREET - BOX 980510 RICHMOND VA 23298