Overview
Waldemar Torres is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Torres is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Vein Occlusion.
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10202 Jefferson Hwy Ste D, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
3530 Houma Blvd Ste 203, Metairie, LA 70006
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Waldemar Torres
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Waldemar Torres?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Waldemar Torres by calling their office at 225-768-8833. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Waldemar Torres a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Waldemar Torres is classified as an Advanced expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Waldemar Torres specialize in?
While Dr. Waldemar Torres is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Waldemar Torres accept my insurance?
Dr. Waldemar Torres accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-768-8833 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
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Torres isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Experienced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- CataractDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Torres isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).