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Dr. Jose Torres is a top cardiologist in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Dr. Torres was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Boston, Massachusetts where he was educated at Boston University, culminating in his doctorate degree in medicine in 1993. He moved to Birmingham, Alabama where he did his cardiology fellowship before moving to Atlanta, where he has been residing since 2000.
Dr. Torres holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases.
Dr. Torres is fluent in English and Spanish and holds special interests in treating advanced heart failure and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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Specialties
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Cardiology
As a cardiologist in Lithonia, Dr. Torres delivers comprehensive treatment for your cardiovascular system and heart. Heart disorders identified and treated by a cardiologist can include arrhythmia, angina, heart aneurysms, heart failure, coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects and rheumatic heart disease, to name a few. Dr. Torres often sees individuals for indicators like chest pains, high blood pressure or dizziness, among others.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Torres specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Torres also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
Special Interests
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Boston University Medical Center • Boston, MA
Residency in Internal Medicine
Fellowship
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University of Alabama • Birmingham, AL
Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease
Hospital Affiliations
- DeKalb Medical Center
- DeKalb Medical Hillandale
- Emory Johns Creek Hospital
- Northside Hospital Forsyth
- St. Joseph's Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish