Dr. Frank Tortorice, MD

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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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