Larissa Pisney, MD Associate Professor, Medicine-Infectious Disease
Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, University of Colorado Hospital and UCHealth Denver Metro Medical Director of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Program
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease, Board Certification
Internal Medicine, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
Infections
Bacterial Infections
Fungal Infections
Influenza
Pneumonia
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Viral Infections
Public Speaking Yes
Education & Training
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
(2008)
Internships:
University of Colorado
(2009)
Residency Program:
University of Colorado, Internal Medicine (2011)
Fellowships:
University of Colorado, Infectious Disease
(2013)
Recognition & Awards
Partners in Care Provider Award, University of Colorado Hospital
(2022)
Medical Staff Impact Award, University of Colorado Hospital
(2021)
Clinical Effectiveness and Patient Safety Award, University of Colorado Hospital
(2016)
Heroes of Infection Prevention, Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
(2014)
AOA, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
(2008)
John and Oral Sebelin Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine, University of Iowa School of Medicine
(2008)
Gold Humanism Award, Gold Humanism Honor Society
(2007)
Professional Memberships
Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), Member
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), Member
Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS), Member
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), Member
Research & Grants
Research interests for Patients:
My research interest are focused on quality improvement. These interests include prevention of hospital acquired infections, diagnostic stewardship, transitions of care and OPAT optimization.