About
Melissa Torres, DO is a dual board-certified osteopathic physician practicing family medicine, obesity medicine, and integrative health in Palm Harbor, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Michigan State University in 2006. She then completed her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. Her internship and Family Medicine residency both took place at the University of California San Diego, where she trained from 2011 to 2014. She holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also completed The University of Arizona Integrative Medicine in Residency program and pursued additional coursework in functional medicine.
Dr. Torres focuses on health promotion and disease prevention as the core of her clinical work. She identifies markers of obesity and inflammation, then guides patients through lifestyle changes, medication, or a combination of both. She treats conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity. She served as a Best Practice Committee Member at Baycare Health from 2019 to 2023. She holds active medical licenses in Florida, California, Michigan, and New York. Dr. Torres conducts her practice in English and Spanish. Outside of medicine, she enjoys swimming in the ocean, salsa dancing, and spending time with her family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Michigan State University, B.S. Human Biology and B.A. Spanish, 2006
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine 2011
Residency
Family Medicine, University of California San Diego, 2012-2014
Additional Training
Internship, University of California San Diego, 2011-2012; The University of Arizona Integrative Medicine in Residency
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Torres right for?
Dr. Torres is a strong fit for adults who want a prevention-focused primary care physician. Patients managing obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her dual-board expertise. She works especially well with patients who prefer an integrative approach to chronic disease. Spanish-speaking patients will find a physician who conducts visits fully in their language. Patients in Florida, Michigan, California, or New York can access her care via telehealth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Torres specializes in obesity, inflammation, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. She approaches these conditions through an integrative lens, combining lifestyle guidance, medication when appropriate, and preventive strategies. Her dual board certification in family medicine and obesity medicine gives her a thorough clinical foundation for managing these conditions.
Yes. Dr. Torres holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also completed The University of Arizona Integrative Medicine in Residency program. These credentials reflect her training across primary care, weight management, and integrative health.
Dr. Torres centers her practice on disease prevention rather than reactive symptom management. She identifies early markers of obesity and inflammation and works with patients to build individualized plans using lifestyle changes, medication, or both. She draws on integrative and functional medicine principles to address root causes.
Dr. Torres earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. She completed both her internship and her Family Medicine residency at the University of California San Diego between 2011 and 2014. She later completed additional training through The University of Arizona Integrative Medicine in Residency program.
Yes. Dr. Torres conducts her practice in both English and Spanish. Patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish can do so throughout their care, from initial consultations to ongoing visits.
Yes. Dr. Torres offers telehealth appointments for patients located in Florida, Michigan, California, and New York. Patients in those states can schedule virtual visits without traveling to the Palm Harbor office.
Dr. Torres holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Institute of Functional Medicine. She also served as a Best Practice Committee Member at Baycare Health from 2019 to 2023.
Dr. Torres sees adult patients across a broad age range who want proactive, prevention-focused primary care. She frequently works with patients managing chronic metabolic conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension, as well as those seeking support with weight management. Her bilingual practice also serves Spanish-speaking patients in the Palm Harbor and greater Tampa Bay area.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026