About
D. brings dual board certification in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine to the Private Medicine Plus program at the Medical Center at Ocean Reef. D. from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico in 1999. He completed his Family Practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando in 2002 and earned his Diplomat certification from the American Board of Family Medicine that same year. Dr. Torres later added Diplomat certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine in December 2016. He holds active memberships in the American Board of Obesity Medicine, the Dade County Medical Association, and the Florida Medical Association. Dr. Torres speaks English and Spanish fluently and reads Italian proficiently. He also holds legacy membership in the Ocean Reef Club, spanning 1983 to 2013.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1994
Medical School
Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, Puerto Rico, MD, 1999
Residency
Family Practice, Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida, July 1999 – May 2002
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Torres right for?
Dr. Torres is well-suited for patients seeking a family physician with specialized expertise in obesity medicine. Patients managing weight-related health concerns benefit from his dual board certification. Spanish-speaking patients and Italian-speaking patients appreciate his multilingual fluency. His familiarity with the Ocean Reef community, including decades of legacy membership, gives him a natural connection to the patient population he serves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Torres holds Diplomat certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, earned in 2002. He also holds Diplomat certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine, earned in December 2016.
Yes. Dr. Torres holds board certification in Obesity Medicine and treats patients managing obesity as part of his clinical practice. His dual certification in family and obesity medicine positions him to address weight-related health concerns within a primary care context.
Dr. Torres speaks English and Spanish fluently. He is also well-versed in Italian.
D. from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. He completed his Family Practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, finishing in May 2002.
Dr. Torres practices within the Private Medicine Plus program at the Medical Center at Ocean Reef. This program includes 24/7 physician access, extended visits, telehealth, home visits, and specialist accompaniment.
Yes. Dr. Torres held Ocean Reef Club legacy membership from 1983 to 2013. That longstanding connection gives him personal familiarity with the community he now serves as a physician.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026