Lorenzo Zaffiri, MD

Lorenzo Zaffiri, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program at Emory University. A physician-scientist with a strong background in pulmonary and transplant medicine, Dr. Zaffiri has built an international career that bridges clinical excellence, research innovation, and medical education.

Dr. Zaffiri earned his medical degree, infectious disease residency, and PhD in Immunology and Infectious Disease from the University of Rome, La Sapienza. He later completed an internal medicine residency at Western Michigan University, followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Indiana University and a specialized Lung Transplant Fellowship at Duke University.

Prior to joining Emory, he held faculty positions at Duke University Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai, where he served as Associate Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program. His clinical and research work focuses on lung transplantation, transplant immunology, and infection prevention. He has led multiple NIH- and industry-sponsored studies and has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Zaffiri serves on national and international committees including the American Society of Transplantation, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT). He is also an active editorial reviewer for several leading journals in transplantation and infectious diseases.

A dedicated educator, Dr. Zaffiri has been recognized by the Emory School of Medicine for excellence in teaching. His work continues to shape the future of lung transplant care through clinical leadership, research, and mentorship.