Frank W. Torres M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
834 SHERIDAN ST PORT TOWNSEND WA, 98368About
Dr. Frank Torres is a cardiologist practicing in Bellevue, WA. Dr. Torres specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Torres also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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