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We appreciate the opportunity you have given us to take care of your precious eyesight. Rest assured that Dr. Torres is a board certified, highly qualified ophthalmologist that will take the time and has the ability to take care of your eye problems.
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Dr. Torres is a sub specialist ophthalmologist in diseases and surgery of the retina, macula and the vitreous. This includes problems such as age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, vascular diseases, epiretinal membranes and macular holes among others.
He received a bachelor degree in pre medical sciences from the prestigious University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez campus Magna Cum Laude. After graduating with honors at the Ponce School of Medicine in his native Puerto Rico he completed a transitional internship at Wilson Memorial- Binghamton Hospital in Johnson City, New York affiliated with the State University of New York at Syracuse. |
He completed a three year ophthalmology residency at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Medical Center, located in the Bronx, NY which is affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Yeshiva University.
Dr. Torres served as Chief resident of Ophthalmology during his senior year in charge of the hospital eye clinic. After this, he completed a two-year medical-surgical retina fellowship at South Texas Retina Consultants, Corpus Christi, Texas, serving all of South Texas.
He is licensed in Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and New York. Locally he is part of the medical staff at University Community Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, Memorial Hospital and St Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He is also a Ponce School of Medicine Auxiliary professor Ad Honorem for their surgery department. Dr. Torres is a member of: |
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American Society of Retinal Specialists
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Pan American Association of Ophthalmology
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American Society of Cataract Surgeons and Laser
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American College of Surgeons Hillsborough County Medical Association
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Puerto Rico College of Surgeons and Physicians
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University of Puerto Rico Biology Honor Society
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New York State Ophthalmologic Society
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Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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Dr. Torres resides in New Tampa with his wife, where they enjoy spending time with their children while exploring the many outdoor recreational opportunities in Florida. |
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Our practice is committed to offering the highest quality comprehensive and specialist eye care in the Tampa Bay area. Modern technology is used to provide state-of-the-art specialized medical and surgical services for your eye care needs. This includes:
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Comprehensive Eye Examinations
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Glaucoma Evaluation and Treatment
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Diabetic Eye Disease Evaluations
and Treatment
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Yag and Argon Laser Treatments
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Macular Degeneration Treatments
with Lucentis™, Avastin™ and
Macugen™ as well as PDT Laser
Treatments
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Sutureless Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
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Emergency Eye Care
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Our staff takes pride in offering committed and caring service. Our staff and doctor are fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Torres and his excellent staff are ready to take care of your patients that require a retina and vitreous specialist ophthalmologist. We are ready to provide prompt appointment times and will always get back correspondence letters quickly so you will always be informed of your patient's status. Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Torres's office for any further information or to refer a patient to his care.
Dr. Torres participates in most insurance plans including Medicare.
Please call our office for further information. |
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