Dr. Michael B Torrence MD
Pediatrician
1223 N Providence Rd Suite 301 Media PA, 19063About
Dr. Michael Torrence is a pediatrician practicing in Media, PA. Dr. Torrence is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Torrence diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Torrence can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1974
University of Wales in Great Britain 1974
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 1979
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Attention Deficit Disorders (add/adhd), Asthma, Behavioral Disorders
- Hearing Loss
- Ear Infection
- Pain
- Croup
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
Experience & Accolades
- Clinical Assistant Professor Pediatrics, Allegheny Hahnemann
- Member Preceptor, DuPont Hospital for Children -- Clinical Resident
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