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Dr. Ernesto Torres, MD

General Surgery*
3.7 (35)
Map Pin Small Tamarac, FL
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Ernesto Torres, MD

Dr. Ernesto Torres, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Tamarac, FL. They graduated from San Marcos University-School of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. Dr. Torres, completed a residency at Daniel A Carrion Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Torres an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Torres works at Ernesto Torres, MD in Tamarac, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Lipomas along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Dr. Torres' Office Locations

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    Ernesto Torres, MD
    7777 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 770-0000
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    12:00 - 16:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lipomas
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Tumor
Abscess
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All Lymphoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Cancer Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Endscpc Sphincterotomy Papillotomy Robotic Assist
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastroscopy
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Oophorectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Screening Colonoscopy
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Coventry Health Care of Florida
    • Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
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    3.7
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    Based on 35 ratings
    Patient Ratings (35)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
    (11)
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    About Dr. Ernesto Torres, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1568652196
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Daniel A Carrion Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • San Marcos University-School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Ernesto 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 Ernesto Torres, MD in Tamarac, FL. View the full address on Dr. Torres’s profile.

    Dr. Torres has seen patients for Lipomas, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Torres on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    35 patients have reviewed Dr. Torres. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. 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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