About
Elizabeth T. Torres, MD, FACP is a native Houstonian and a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston. Her residency spanned Baylor College of Medicine and the New Hanover Medical Center-UNC affiliated program in Wilmington, NC. She also completed a research fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Houston VA Medical Center.
Dr. Torres holds board certification in Internal Medicine and earned fellowship status in the American College of Physicians. She served as President of the Harris County Medical Society and as Chief of Staff at St. Luke's in Sugar Land. Texas Monthly named her a Texas Super Doctor. She is passionate about preventive medicine, longevity, and helping patients manage chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. Some of her patients have trusted her as their physician since 1993. She speaks English and Spanish, and brings that same accessibility to every stage of her patients' lives, from their 30s through their 90s.
Education & Training
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine and New Hanover Medical Center-UNC affiliated program, Wilmington, NC
Fellowship
Research fellowship in Gastroenterology, Houston VA Medical Center
Additional Training
Internship at St. Joseph's Hospital, Houston
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Torres right for?
Dr. Torres works well with adults who want a long-term relationship with a physician who knows their full health history. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from her focused, preventive approach. Adults in their 30s through their 90s make up her panel. Spanish-speaking patients find her practice especially accessible, as both Dr. Torres and her nurse speak Spanish fluently.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Torres specializes in internal medicine, preventive care, and chronic disease management. She has particular expertise in treating diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. She also focuses on longevity and helping patients maintain good health across every stage of adult life.
Yes, Dr. Torres holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also holds fellowship status in the American College of Physicians, a credential designated FACP. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Torres earned her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston. Her residency spanned Baylor College of Medicine and the New Hanover Medical Center-UNC affiliated program in Wilmington, NC. She also completed a Gastroenterology research fellowship at the Houston VA Medical Center.
Yes, Dr. Torres conducts appointments in both English and Spanish. Her nurse also speaks Spanish, making the full care experience accessible for Spanish-speaking patients.
Dr. Torres has practiced medicine in Sugar Land for over 30 years. Some of her patients have trusted her as their physician since 1993. She is a native Houstonian with deep roots in the local community.
Yes, Texas Monthly named Dr. Torres a Texas Super Doctor. She also served as President of the Harris County Medical Society and as Chief of Staff at St. Luke's in Sugar Land.
Dr. Torres sees adult patients ranging from their 30s through their 90s. Her practice covers the full scope of adult internal medicine, including both preventive care and management of chronic conditions that develop over a lifetime.
Dr. Torres believes prevention is central to good health. Every member receives an annual executive-style physical and a personalized wellness plan. She also conducts health risk assessments to help patients identify and address potential concerns early.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026