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Dr. Frank Tortorice, MD, ABIM, IFMCP
Internist
1275 California Drive Suite B Burlingame CA, 94010About
Dr. Frank Tortorice, MD practices medicine at Burlingame, California and specializes in Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine. Dr. Tortorice received his medical degree from University Di Roma (la Sapienza) . He is the doctor for the Italian Consulate in San Francisco.
In 2015 he opened the Bay Area Wellness Center, specializing in state of the art Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Restorative and Regenerative Medicine.
He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
He is now working with Longeviti Health to provide personalized health care to his patients.
Education and Training
University Di Roma-La Sapienza, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Roma 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Dr. Frank Tortorice, MD, ABIM, IFMCP's Expert Contributions
What relieves headache in kids?
Headaches in children can be multifaceted. There are various types of headaches. Can be tension due to stress. Can be hypoglycemia due to low blood sugar. Can be allergic due to food allergies or gluten. Can be due to visual problems. Can be due to unusual causes as well. A doctor should be able to diagnose this either in the office or with the help of labs or imaging studies. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Active Teacher in Family Medicine University of California, Davis 2001 - Present
- Appointed Medical Doctor Italian Consulate of San Francisco 2007 - Present
Awards
- Physician of the Year 2006 California State Assembly
- Certificate of Honor 2006 San Mateo County
- Top Doctor Year Global Who’s Who
- Physician Excellence Award Year New Haven Health Services
Professional Memberships
- Institute for Functional Medicine, Physicians Organizing Committee
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American College of Physicians
- Institute for Functional Medicine
Dr. Frank Tortorice, MD, ABIM, IFMCP's Practice location
Bay Area Wellness Center
1275 California Drive Suite B -Burlingame, CA 94010Get Direction
Bay Area Wellness Center
101 S San Mateo Dr Suite 303 -San Mateo, CA 94401Get Direction
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Get to know Internist Dr. Frank Tortorice, who serves patients in Burlingame, California.
Board-certified internist, Dr. Tortorice, believes in effective, individualized health care for all of his patients. Known as ‘The Diabesity Doc’, he serves patients at his private practice, Bay Area Wellness Center, in Burlingame, California.
The focus of his work revolves around a comprehensive approach to addressing the chronic diseases that face people today. Using on-site tests and health assessments, he gets personal with his patients. He digs to find out what each one needs as an individual and works with them to create their own program for improved health.
In regards to the doctor’s educational background, he received his medical degree from the Sapienza University of Rome in 1989. Upon relocating to the United States, he followed up with postgraduate studies at the Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio.
For the purpose of advancing his efforts, he remains a member of the American College of Physicians, the Institute for Functional Medicine, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
In addition to being accredited with the Institute for Functional Medicine, Dr. Tortorice is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, which is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
For his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of internal medicine, Dr. Tortorice has been honored as a Top Doctor by The Global Who’s Who. He has also been the recipient of the Physician of the Year Award by the California State Assembly in 2006, the Certificate of Honor by San Mateo County in 2006, and the Physician Excellence Award by New Haven Health Services, among others.
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