Overview
Timothy Torrez is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dr. Torrez is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Osteochondroma, and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
590 S Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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.
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Christopher Makarewich, MD is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and Instructor in the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics, seeing patients at Primary Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospital for Children – Salt Lake City.Dr. Makarewich specializes in limb lengthening and reconstruction for limb deformities of any cause, including trauma, infection, congenital differences, and genetic/syndromic disorders. In addition, he also focuses on hip disorders including hip dysplasia, Legg-Calves-Perthes disease, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis, as well as pediatric orthopaedic trauma. He finds the process of restoring a child's function and ability to stay or become active to be incredibly rewarding.Dr. Makarewich graduated cum laude from Colby College in Maine. He received his medical degree with honors from Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and received the Freddie H. Fu, MD Outstanding Student Award in Orthopaedics as well as the Frederick P. Lord Award in Anatomy. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah and went on to a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He then continued to further subspecialize in pediatric limb lengthening and reconstructive surgery through a fellowship with the International Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at the Rubin Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, and the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society.When Dr. Makarewich is not working he can be found spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors while hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. Dr. Makarewich is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Knock Knees, Bowlegs, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Makarewich is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Makarewich is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy W. Torrez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy W. Torrez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Timothy W. Torrez by calling their office at 801-587-7109. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Timothy W. Torrez a top-rated expert for Knock Knees?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy W. Torrez is classified as an Advanced expert for Knock Knees, 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. Timothy W. Torrez specialize in?
While Dr. Timothy W. Torrez is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Knock Knees, Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica, and Osteotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Timothy W. Torrez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Timothy W. Torrez has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knock Knees. You can view a list of Dr. Timothy W. Torrez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Timothy W. Torrez accept my insurance?
Dr. Timothy W. Torrez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-587-7109 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Dysplasia Epiphysealis HemimelicaDr. Torrez isAdvanced. Learn about Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica.
- Knock KneesDr. Torrez isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- Experienced
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Torrez isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Flat FeetDr. Torrez isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Hereditary Multiple OsteochondromasDr. Torrez isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas.
- OsteochondromaDr. Torrez isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- OsteotomyDr. Torrez isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisDr. Torrez isExperienced. Learn about Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.
