Luis De La Torre MD
About Luis De La Torre MD
Luis De La Torre, MD, serves as the Director of the Colorectal Center at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado. He specializes in pediatric colorectal surgery and has developed an internationally recognized technique for treating Hirschsprung's disease.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Luis De La Torre serves as the Director of the Colorectal Center within the Division of General & Thoracic Pediatric Surgery at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He has held this position since 2013. In this role, he focuses on the surgical treatment of pediatric colorectal conditions, utilizing his expertise to enhance patient outcomes. The Colorectal Center is dedicated to providing specialized care for children with complex colorectal issues, including Hirschsprung's disease.
Education and Expertise
Luis De La Torre completed his medical education at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, where he studied Cirugía Pediátrica, earning the title of Médico Cirujano from 1980 to 1993. He further specialized in pediatric surgery, achieving the title of Cirujano Pediatra during his studies from 1983 to 1993. His extensive training laid the foundation for his expertise in pediatric colorectal surgery, particularly in developing innovative surgical techniques.
Background
Prior to his current roles, Luis De La Torre was the Founder and Director of the Colorectal and Hirschsprung Center at the University of Pittsburgh from 2013 to 2019. His background includes significant contributions to the field of pediatric surgery, particularly through the development of specialized techniques for treating Hirschsprung's disease, which have gained international recognition.
Achievements in Pediatric Surgery
Luis De La Torre has made substantial contributions to pediatric colorectal surgery through numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has developed a specialized technique for treating Hirschsprung's disease that has been adopted internationally. Additionally, he actively collaborates with international medical institutions to improve surgical outcomes for children with colorectal conditions and participates as a keynote speaker at international conferences.
Current Roles at University of Colorado
Since 2019, Luis De La Torre has held multiple positions at the University of Colorado. He serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Medicine and as Co-Director of the International Center for Colorectal and Genitourinary Care at the Anschutz Medical Campus. In these roles, he continues to educate and mentor pediatric surgeons globally in advanced colorectal surgical techniques.