Our Clinical Fellows

We are delighted to introduce our clinical fellows who are participating in the Section's Colorectal Surgery Residency Training Program.

Marla L. Torres, M.D.
Marla L. Torres, M.D., joined the Section of Colon & Rectal Surgery in July 2009 as a colorectal surgery fellow. Her special interests include inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic dysfunction.

A native of Puerto Rico, Torres is a 2004 graduate of the University of Puerto Rico Medical School, San Juan. While in medical school, Torres honed her research skills at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. The experience also led to her career as a surgeon. "I worked with a wonderful thoracic surgeon who introduced me to the field of surgery." She went on to complete her general surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, in 2009.

As a fellow at the University of Louisville, Torres is gaining experience with the latest medical and surgical treatments, including minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. "I was attracted to the program at UofL because of the opportunity to broaden my knowledge of all facets of colorectal surgery and patient care," Torres says.

"I am inspired by the constantly evolving field of medicine and I believe I can make a difference in the lives of people with colorectal disease."

When she is not in the operating room, Torres says she enjoys bicycling and scuba diving.