Dr. Roland A. Torres, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgeon

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13563 Narcoossee Rd. 110 Orlando FL, 32832 Show map

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Dr. Roland Torres practices Neurological Surgery in Lake Nona and Orlando, FL. Roland Torres, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has been in practice for more than three decades. He is a nationally recognized expert specializing in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, neurosurgical spine surgery and neurotrauma, and he is experienced in neurosurgical oncology, minimally invasive spine and cerebrovascular disease. His primary research interests include pathomechanisms of traumatic brain injury, neuroprotection trials and neuromonitoring.

After earning his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Torres undertook his Internship in General Surgery at Columbia University in N.Y. Then a neurosurgery residency at the University of California Davis, serving as Chief Resident in his final year, and was selected for elite fellowships in brain tumors and complex spine instrumentation at the University of California San Francisco and University of California Los Angeles, respectively. A former professor and director of neurotrauma at Stanford University, he is fluent in English and Spanish and previously served 14 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, where he was a Major in the Medical Service Corps. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Torres prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

UCE MD 1985

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Provider Details

Male Spanish, French

Dr. Roland A. Torres, MD, FAANS

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Is it normal for your speech to slur with a migraine?
Slurred speech can sometimes be associated with so called brain stem migraines. These are relatively rare. It sounds like these symptoms are als new to you. I would recommend contacting your primary care physician to help look into this further. Best. Regards READ MORE
Can brain-eating amoeba cause opsoclonus?
Opsoclonus is a rare symptom and the common causes of opsoclonus in adults can be very different from children Unfortunately, one of the most common causes of opsoclonus in children can be a very rare tumor, Neuroblastoma. Before jumping to conclusions, she should be seen by a Pediatric Neurologist.. READ MORE
What can be done for my chronic severe nerve pain?
Has "nerve pain" been diagnosed by a Physician? Shoulder pain depending upon your age is more likely to be bone/joint pain. Would see your PCP to decide which sub specialist you may need to be referred to. READ MORE
What are some things that cause memory loss?
Common causes in relatively young adults can be numerous, including: -Lack of sleep -Emotional disturbances/stress -Minor head trauma or Brain injury -Hypothyroidism -Vit. B12 deficiency -Alcohol -Drugs And many more. READ MORE
What's the survival rate of pediatric brain tumor patients?
Most malignant brain tumors extremely rare, but some have significantly better life expectancy than others with treatment. READ MORE
What's done for lytic lesions on my skull?
A lytic lesion can represent a number of things from malignancy including lymphoma or myeloma to a variety of more benign lesions. Sorry that I can not provide you a more specific response without having more details. READ MORE
What is the best treatment option for a brain tumor?
This is a difficult question to answer, not really knowing the type of tumor that he has. Non-cancerous still makes it very broad. If by non-cancerous they mean benign, this could be a truly benign tumor such as a meningioma which is very unlikely in a 22 year old. Most likely non-cancerous or being, refers to benign astrocytoma which depending upon extent and location may need surgery or surgery + radiation. Best Regards READ MORE
How soon after surgery can I return to work?
It actually depends on size and location of meningioma as well as complexity, but in general, a couple of weeks. READ MORE
How long are you in the hospital after an aneurysm surgery?
Depends upon whether there was a rupture immediately prior to surgery or not. If this elective surgery for an aneurysm, then the answer is usually a day or two. Best regards, READ MORE
Can surgery treat stroke?
Not knowing how recent or what stage of the stroke your loved one is in, the answer in general is no. Unfortunately, there is no surgery that will help him recover for the most part. READ MORE
Can having epilepsy affect your memory?
It can certainly contribute to its deterioration based upon the number and frequency of attacks as well as its control and length of time, that you have had seizures. READ MORE
Do neurosurgeons do spinal surgery?
In general, whether in academic practice or private practice, approximately 70% of a Neurosurgeon’s practice involves the Spine. Hope this helps. READ MORE
Can you treat a brain aneurysm without surgery?
Yes, in fact, in general, most brain aneurysms are treated with Interventional/Endovascular procedures such as “coiling” or “stenting” or both. In some cases it may require both open ( aneurysm clipping) and coiling. Open aneurysm surgery is becoming less common but still necessary for some es of aneurysms as well as their location. READ MORE
Can a person have an MRI after a spinal fusion?
If the hardware is not ferrous (iron or steel containing), most today are titanium, Carbon fiber or a special plastic...PEEK, then the answer is yes. There is no reason in that case, why you cannot have an MRI. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Neurosurgical Oncology- Brain and spine tumors, Brain Cancer. Aneurysms, AVM, vascular malformations. Chiari malformations, Low back pain, back pain, herniated discs, degenerative spine disease, facet disease,myelopathy,spinal stenosis,radiculopathy

Faculty Titles & Positions

Former Assoc. Prof of Neurosurgery Stanford University Medical School 2005 - 2012
Former Associate Prof. of Neurosurgery Univ. of Miami 2017 - 2019

Professional Memberships

AANS
American Medical Association
NASS
SRS

Internships

Columbia University

Fellowships

Neurosurgical Oncology- UC San Francisco (UCSF).Complex Spine and Instrumentation-UCLA

Articles and Publications

More than 100 peer reviewed articles and Book chapters

What do you attribute your success to?

Hard work and perseverance

Hobbies / Sports

Sports car racing, Motorcycling, Diving, Flying, hunting and fishing

Areas of research

Brain tumors

Brain and Spine Trauma

TBI

Dr. Roland A. Torres, MD, FAANS's Practice location

UCF/Lake Nona, ORMC, Advent Health

13563 Narcoossee Rd. 110 -
Orlando, FL 32832

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New patients: 844-600-2568

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Dr. Roland A. Torres, MD, FAANS has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 25 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Neurosurgeon Dr. Roland A. Torres, who serves patients throughout the State of Florida.

A seasoned neurosurgeon with over 30 years of practice in the field, Dr. Torres is a nationally recognized expert specializing in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, neurosurgical spine surgery, neurotrauma, neurosurgical oncology, and interventional neuroradiology. He also has a strong background in research, focusing on traumatic brain injury, neuroprotection trials, and neuromonitoring.

Recently, he joined the renowned neurosurgical practice group Orlando Neurosurgery, working primarily at Advent Health Celebration and the highly-rated Advent Health Florida South Hospital.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Torres earned his medical degree from Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of California Davis, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. He also underwent elite fellowships in brain tumors and complex spine instrumentation at the University of California, San Francisco and University of California, Los Angeles.

Acknowledged as a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS), the doctor is board-certified in neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). The broad aim of the ABNS is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the science of neurological surgery and thereby serve the cause of public health.

Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system, often by performing surgery on the brain or spine. They treat strokes, tumors, cervical and lumbar disc disease, infections, and head or spinal cord injuries.

In addition to his medical career, Dr. Torres has a distinguished background, having served 14 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Major in the Medical Service Corps. He is fluent in both English and Spanish and was previously a Professor and Director of Neurotrauma at Stanford University.