Raisa A. Torres-pena
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1901 1ST AVE NEW YORK NY, 10029About
Dr. Raisa Torres-pena is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in NEW YORK, NY. Dr. Torres-pena provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Torres-pena works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
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