Dr. Francisco M. Torres, MD

Physiatrist at Florida Spine Institute

Meet Dr. Francisco M. Torres, MD

Dr. Francisco M. Torres was born in Seville, Spain and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico in 1982 with a degree in Biology. He then attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and was awarded his medical degree in 1986.

Dr. Torres performed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico before completing a Musculoskeletal Fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He went on to serve three years as Clinical Instructor of Medicine and Assistant Professor at LSU before joining Florida Spine Institute in 1993.

Dr. Torres specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spine related pain symptoms and osteoarthritis of multiple joints. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as the Pinellas Medical Society. He is also a fellow of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and a member of the International Spinal Injection Society. He has been certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the American Board of Pain Medicine. He has served as Vice President of the Florida Academy of Pain Management, and has participated in several clinical research studies. Dr. Torres was also the Principal Investigator studying the use of Botulinum Toxin A as a treatment for chronic lower back pain.

He has authored and co-authored several articles published in various medical journals including the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has presented at several medical conferences in Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina on topics related to his practice and research.

Dr. Torres is the founder and owner of ForeverYoung.MD Age Management Clinic in Clearwater. As a trained Age Management Physician, he works with patients on preventing age related disease in order to optimize health and longevity.

Dr. Torres practices alongside a multi-disciplinary spine care team at the Florida Spine Institute. Florida Spine Institute is the leading, and one of most trusted, medical facilities that specializes in back & neck care, pain management, neurology, and minimally invasive spine surgery in the Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa area. The board certified doctors, surgeons and therapist provide their patients with all of their consultations and treatment on a single campus which has helped thousands of patients for over 20 years.

Directions to our primary location in Clearwater, FL

How Dr. Francisco M. Torres, MD Can Help You

Specialties

  • Physiatrist

Conditions

  • Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Spinal Conditions
  • Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sciatica/Radiculopathy/Leg Pain
  • Scoliosis and Deformity
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Thoracic Spine Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
  • Neck Pain
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Spinal Infections
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Nerve Pain/Neuralgia
  • Extremity Dysfunction/Pain
  • Post-Surgical Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Spine Conditions
  • Complex Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Brain Tumors
  • Acute Pain

Treatment

  • Physical Therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Discography
  • Radiofrequency Procedures
  • Prolotherapy
  • Injections/Blocks
  • Epidural Steroid Injections
  • Pain Medications
  • Bracing
  • Botulinum Toxin (e.g. Botox®)
  • Facet Joint Injections/Blocks
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections/Blocks
  • Transforaminal Injections
  • Joint Injections
  • Accident and Injury Care

Accolades for Dr. Francisco M. Torres, MD

Professional Distinctions

  • Director, Osteoporosis Program - Florida Spine Institute
  • Past Vice-President, Florida Academy Pain Management
  • Musculoskeletal Fellowship, Louisiana State University Medical Center
  • Clinical Instructor of Medicine - Louisiana State University Medical Center Department of Medicine, Section of Pain Management and Rehabilitation
  • Assistant Professor, Director of Electrodiagnostic Laboratory - Louisiana State University Medical Center Department of Medicine, Section of Pain Management and Rehabilitation
  • Board certified, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • Board certified, American Board of Pain Management

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine - Fellow
  • American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
  • North American Spine Society
  • Florida Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Florida Medical Association
  • Pinellas County Medical Society
  • International Spinal Injection Society
  • International Society for Clinical Densitometry

Board Certifications

  • Board certified, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Workers' Compensation Certification Course
  • International Spinal Injection Society Certificate Completion – Discography

Office Information for Dr. Francisco M. Torres, MD

2250 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33765 Driving Directions

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