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Dr. Jose Torres, MD

Critical Care Surgery
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Jose Torres, MD

Dr. Jose Torres, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Critical Care Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital. Dr. Torres, completed a residency at University Hospital of Brooklyn-SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

Dr. Torres works at Academic Surgical Associates in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and UnitedHealthCare 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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    Academic Surgical Associates
    1100 Walnut St Fl 5, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 955-2165

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Jefferson Methodist Hospital

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    About Dr. Jose Torres, MD

    Specialties
    • Critical Care Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1609211937
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Hospital of Brooklyn-SUNY Downstate Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Jose 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 accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and UnitedHealthCare, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Torres works at Academic Surgical Associates in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Torres’s profile.

    Dr. Torres has seen patients for Intestinal Obstruction, 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.

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