Overview

Dr. Margarita Torres is a skilled board certified pediatric surgeon in Miami, FL. She has 22 years of pediatric surgery experience and is passionate about treating children of all ages from neonatal through adolescent age.

Dr. Torres specializes in pediatric surgical procedures including but not limited to inguinal and umbilical hernias, pyloric stenosis, GI atresias, abdominal wall defects, imperforate anus, as well as other congenital malformations.

She graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Sciences, Honors in Biological Sciences and obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Torres completed her residency and fellowship in transplant surgery at the University of Illinois. She went on to do her pediatric surgery residency at Cincinnati Children?s Hospital. Dr. Torres served as associate professor of surgery at Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University for 14 years.

Dr. Torres is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Medical Association and the American Pediatric Surgical Association.

Dr. Torres is an asset to the pediatric community and looks forward to the opportunity to take care of pediatric patients? surgical needs.

Dr. Torres is bilingual and speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Specialities

  • General Surgery

    A general surgeon is a medical professional who performs surgery on patients. General surgeons typically perform common surgeries and have attended college and medical school to learn the skills needed to perform them successfully. They also care for their patients before and after operations and can give an accurate prognosis after the surgery is complete and the patient has had time to heal.

  • Pediatrics

    A pediatrician is a healthcare professional who specializes in treating children. They offer physical, behavioral, and mental care for children from birth until age 18. They diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses and health problems as well as more serious health conditions.They also monitor children with checkups to make sure they are growing properly and hitting the correct milestones.

  • Credentials

    MD

    Monday:

    9:00AM - 5:00PM

    Tuesday:

    9:00AM - 5:00PM

    Wednesday:

    9:00AM - 5:00PM

    Thursday:

    9:00AM - 5:00PM

    Friday:

    9:00AM - 5:00PM

    Saturday:

    Closed

    Sunday:

    Closed

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    The top specialties of Ascension Torres, MD include General Surgery, Pediatrics

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    The office is located at 11760 SW 40th St in Miami, FL.

    Ascension Torres, MD accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.

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