Dr. Daniel Torres, MD, Houston, TX | Hand Surgeon

About Dr. Daniel Torres

"I believe that every patient deserves personalized care that restores function and improves quality of life. My approach is to listen carefully, explain conditions in clear terms and guide patients through both surgical and non-surgical options." Dr. Daniel Torres is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in surgery of the hand. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. He completed medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California and his orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Torres completed a hand surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Torres' professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Society for Surgery of the Hands.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand

Carpal tunnel & related syndromes

Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand

Joint cyst

Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm

Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand

Carpal tunnel & related syndromes

Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand

Joint cyst

Office locations

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (1 of 2)

18123 Upper Bay Rd, Ste 200, Houston, TX 77058

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Houston Methodist Department of Orthopedic Surgery (2 of 2)

2220 E. League city pkwy, suite 102, League City, TX 77573

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Education and background

Practice names

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Hospital affiliations

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Board certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education and training

Medical School - Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
UTMB Health - University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Fellowship in Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Southwestern Adventist University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American Association for Hand Surgery
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Awards and publications

Dupuytren’s Disease Chapter. Chapman’s Comprehensive Orthopaedic Surgery, Fourth Edition.
Clinical Adjunct Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1972738979

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Which hospital is Dr. Daniel Torres affiliated with?

Dr. Daniel Torres is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Daniel Torres work with?

Dr. Daniel Torres works with Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.

Where is Dr. Daniel Torres's office located?

Dr. Daniel Torres has 2 office locations, including in Houston and League City, view full addresses on Dr. Torres's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Torres have?

Dr. Daniel Torres is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Daniel Torres?

Dr. Daniel Torres frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Daniel Torres on their profile.