Lisa Granville, M.D. 

Why did you choose geriatrics?
I grew up in an extended family with 4 generations under one roof. My grandmothers and great grandmother taught me health is the most important thing we have and there are many health challenges as we age. I felt becoming a doctor for older adults would be one of the most meaningful and rewarding careers possible.

How long have you been practicing?
26 years

What are some accomplishments and awards you have received?
Co-founded the first acute care for elders unit in a VA medical center in 1990. We practiced interprofessional care with a focus on safety and preservation of functional ability.

Co-founded a prostate cancer clinic with urology, medicine and psychiatry. Took a holistic approach with attention to the stress of being diagnosed with cancer and participating in decision about whether or not to treat and what approach to use.

Assisting in the development of geriatrics competencies for medical students, primary care and ER residents and geriatric fellows.

Teaching awards at UM, FSU and state American College of Physicians.

Having medical trainees share their success in caring for older adults based on concepts learning while we worked together.

Having some trainees graduate in the field of geriatrics.

What do you like to do in your free time?
Reading, gardening, travel

Please give us a snapshot of your educational background.
Medical school Univ of Florida in Gainesville, FL
Internal medicine residency Univ of Miami
Geriatrics Fellowship Univ of Miami
Academic career Univ of Miami, then FSU