Dr. Lisa A Torraca M.D.
Emergency Physician
300 Main St Lewiston ME, 04240About
Dr. Lisa Torraca practices Emergency Medicine in Lewiston, ME. Dr. Torraca assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Torraca examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1993
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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