Jorge L Baez torres M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
VIVALDI PACHECO NO. 33 YAUCO PR, 00698About
Dr. Jorge Baez torres is a physiatrist practicing in YAUCO, PR. Dr. Baez torres is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Baez torres focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Baez torres can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
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