达纳·迪, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D.

Dr. 达纳·迪 joined the faculty in the Physical Therapy Department as an 助理临床教授 in August 2023 to teach in the Cardiopulmonary and Pediatrics courses. 以前, Dana was a faculty member at the Rocky Mountain University of 健康的职业 and 伊萨卡学院 in a similar capacity. Dr. Tischler became a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy in 2019 and completed a PhD in 健康 科学s at Rocky Mountain University of 健康的职业 in April 2023.

Dana’s clinical practice focuses on the treatment of medically complex infants, 孩子们, and adolescents in an acute care setting, with expertise in Pediatric Cardiology and the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She worked at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Primary Children’s Hospital, and currently works in the NICU and pediatric acute care at Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. Her clinical practice spans 孩子们 of all ages, 能力, 和诊断, with a strong emphasis on family-centered care and quality of life. 

作为一名教育者, Dana strives to empower students to think critically and compassionately when caring for their future patients. She is passionate about teaching students both the clinical skills to be safe and effective, as well as fostering students’ ability to connect with their patients and clients on a personal level.