Dr. Jose A. Torres, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jose A. Torres, who serves patients in Ocoee, Florida.

An experienced orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Torres joined West Orange Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in 1999. He specializes in general orthopedic surgery, hand & upper extremity surgery, joint replacement, and Mako robotic surgery.

West Orange Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has been serving West Orange County since 1966. They empower patients and are dedicated to helping restore active lifestyles.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Torres attended the University of Puerto Rico, and then transferred to Cornell University. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and his Master of Science degree in Biochemical Genetics from Roswell Park Memorial Institute. He then attended The John Hopkins University School of Medicine where he received his medical degree.

After completing an internship in general surgery, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The John Hopkins Hospital, and completed his fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the University of Florida, Gainesville.

In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Continuously advancing his efforts, Dr. Torres is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Florida Medical Association, and the Florida Orthopedic Society.

In his professional experience, he can be found on staff at Health Central Hospital & Surgery Center, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women & Children, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center, and Sand Lake Surgery Center.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

On a more personal note, Dr. Torres is married and has one child. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf.

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