Dr. Arnaldo Torres MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
6711 38th Ave N Saint Petersburg FL, 33710About
Dr. Arnaldo Torres is a rheumatologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Torres specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Torres treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1987
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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