Dr. Lisa Ference, MD, is a distinguished physician triple board certified in Family, Lifestyle, and Culinary Medicine. A proud alumna of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, she has been instrumental at the inception of the Lifestyle Medicine Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Through telemedicine, Dr. Ference extends her reach across Pennsylvania and South Carolina, providing consultations and leading virtual shared medical appointments.
Dr. Ference’s passion for Lifestyle Medicine is complemented by her strong interest in women’s health. Over the years, she has dedicated herself to teaching and lecturing on various women’s health topics and serving her community with distinction in this vital area. Her commitment to education extends to her role as an Adjunct Professor at LaRoche University, where she has presented a Lifestyle Medicine lecture series to the Center for Lifelong Learning.
Her pursuit of a certification in Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine underscores her holistic approach to healthcare, integrating the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and nutritional science with clinical practice. Dr. Ference’s expertise in culinary medicine enables her to guide patients with practical, healthful, and delicious nutritional advice. Her dedication to empowering patients to lead healthier lives is evident in her personalized care plans, which focus on weight management, stress reduction, sleep optimization, and overall well-being and longevity.
With over 25 years of experience instructing family medicine residents, Dr. Ference’s teaching role has been pivotal in shaping the future of medical professionals. Her extensive experience ensures that her knowledge and passion for patient care continue to influence the next generation of physicians. Dr. Ference’s multifaceted career reflects her unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes through education, patient care, and preventive medicine.
Professional Memberships
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
- B.S., Vanderbilt University
- M.D., Vanderbilt University
- Residency, UPMC St. Margaret