Dr. Francisco M Torres M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2250 Drew St Clearwater FL, 33765About
Dr. Francisco Torres is a physiatrist practicing in Clearwater, FL. Dr. Torres is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Torres focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Torres can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1986
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1986
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSP
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Dr. Francisco M Torres M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Francisco M Torres M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Top 5 Natural Supplements for Muscular Dystrophy
What is muscular dystrophy?Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders that cause skeletal muscle degeneration, decreased flexibility, and progressive weakness. In muscular dystrophy, the abnormal mutation of genes interferes with the production of proteins, which are needed for healthy muscle...
- Recovery After a Laminectomy
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. Below is a detailed information on what...
- Shin Splints: What Is RICE?
he pain caused by the overuse of the shinbone, which is the large front bone in the lower leg, is known as a shin splint. Shin splints are usually characterized by pain in the inner part of the shin bone or the tibia. Shin splints are also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). This...
- What Is a Physiatrist?
What is a physiatrist?A physiatrist is a medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathic medicine who practices physiatry or physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiatry is a branch of medicine that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, as well as rehabilitation of disorders, which...
- What Is Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery?
Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is a term used to describe several procedures and modifications of conventional knee replacement aimed to reduce tissue trauma. Unlike other procedures that involve a deep cut on your knee to expose the joint, the procedure's main goal is to reduce or...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sara N Atalla DO431 Southwest Blvd N Saint Petersburg FL 33703
- Dr. Santo Steven Bifulco M.D.701 W Fletcher Ave Tampa FL 33612
- Dr. Nishin S Tambay MD430 Morton Plant St Clearwater FL 33756
- Dr. Rudolfo A Panganiban M.D.5413 George St New Port Richey FL 34652
- Dr. Kenneth P Botwin MD2250 Drew St Clearwater FL 33765
- Dr. Eaton I Yen DO8140 Picton Way New Port Richey FL 34655