
Overview
Dr. Torres is the chair of the Geisinger Surgery Institute and is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeon subspecializing in trauma. Her clinical interests include trauma surgery, acute care surgery and surgical critical care. Her research interests include trauma systems and performance improvement. Dr. Torres earned her medical degree at Drexel University. She completed her residency in general surgery at Temple University Hospital, and her fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Torres is certified by the American Board of Surgery in surgical critical care.
Dr. Torres is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Denise M. Torres
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Denise M. Torres?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Denise M. Torres by calling their office at 570-271-7149. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Denise M. Torres a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Removal?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Denise M. Torres is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder Removal, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Denise M. Torres specialize in?
While Dr. Denise M. Torres is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Removal, Gallbladder Disease, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Denise M. Torres participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Denise M. Torres has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Removal. You can view a list of Dr. Denise M. Torres's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Denise M. Torres accept my insurance?
Dr. Denise M. Torres accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Geisinger. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-7149 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendectomyDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GallstonesDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.

