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Dr. Ascension Torres, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
4.4 (17)
Map Pin Small Fort Pierce, FL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ascension Torres, MD

Dr. Ascension Torres, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Fort Pierce, FL. Dr. Torres, completed a fellowship at University of Illinois. Dr. Torres, completed a residency at University of Illinois. Patients rated Dr. Torres an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Torres works at HCA Florida Trauma Specialists in Fort Pierce, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    HCA Florida Trauma Specialists
    2402 Frist Blvd Ste 204, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Anthem
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Dimension Health
    • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
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    4.4
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    About Dr. Ascension Torres, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1003996612
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Illinois
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Illinois
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    Internship
    • University of Illinois
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatric Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

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    Dr. Ascension Torres, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Torres is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Torres has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Torres works at HCA Florida Trauma Specialists in Fort Pierce, FL. View the full address on Dr. Torres’s profile.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Torres. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Torres.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Torres, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Torres appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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