Dr. Manuel B. Torres MD
Surgeon (Pediatric) | Pediatric Surgery
4650 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles California, 90027About
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery and Pediatric Surgery at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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Education and Training
David Geffen School of Medicine
University of California Los Angeles
University of California 2000
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery- General and Pediatric Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor, Clinical Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles -
Awards
- Dean's List, 1995
- Best Basic Science Paper, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, 2003
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Lymphoma
- Hernia
- Leukemia
- Gas
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Internships
- University of Maryland Medical Center (General Surgery)
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center/University of Maryland Hospital for Children (Pediatrics)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Published in 6 articles, 8 abstracts
What do you attribute your success to?
Family Support
Hobbies / Sports
- Scuba Diving, Spectator Sports
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