Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. Keila E. Torres

General Surgery
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
Houston, TX 
Expertise in
20
conditions
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Keila Torres is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Torres is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Torres has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

107 Total Publications

Cross-species Study of Canine and Human Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors: Clinical and Molecular Perspectives.
Cross-species Study of Canine and Human Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors: Clinical and Molecular Perspectives.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: August 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Keila E. Torres

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Keila E. Torres?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Keila E. Torres by calling their office at 713-792-2991. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Keila E. Torres a top-rated expert for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Keila E. Torres is classified as an Elite expert for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, 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. Keila E. Torres specialize in?

While Dr. Keila E. Torres is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Fibrosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Keila E. Torres participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Keila E. Torres has published 107 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Keila E. Torres's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Keila E. Torres accept my insurance?

Dr. Keila E. Torres accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-2991 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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