What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.21
Average wait time
4.57
Bedside manner
4.64
“i've seen Dr Torosis for years. He's a very kind very upbeat person. It's always a pleasure to meet with him.”
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“Friendly and clear communicator. Wanted to know my thoughts/worries about symptoms and treatment options.”
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About Dr. James Torosis
Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group's offices are located in Redwood City and Mountain View, California. Please ensure you are comfortable with required travel time to the office before scheduling your appointment.
Dr. Torosis is a native of Montreal, Canada and founded Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group in 1986. Dr. Torosis attended medical school and internship at McGill University in Montreal. In 1982 Dr. Torosis moved to California where he completed his internal medicine residency in San Diego. He attended Yale University for his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases. In 1986 at the completion of his fellowship, he moved to the Peninsula.
Dr. Torosis is the President of the Medical Staff at Sequoia Hospital. He is also the Medical Director of Atherton Endoscopy Center. Besides patient care, Dr. Torosis enjoys teaching medical students and residents and holds a voluntary clinical teaching appointment at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Torosis' wife is also a gastroenterologist and they have two daughters. Dr. Torosis is fluent in Greek and French.
Dr. Torosis has been elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America® from 2003 to 2016: Best Bay area doctors.
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Gastroenteritis
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Sequoia Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
Education and training
- Medical School - McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery
- Scripps Mercy Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine
- Yale University, Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Best Doctor in America®.
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Greek
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1851477467
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.21
Wait time
4.57
Bedside manner
4.64
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i've seen Dr Torosis for years. He's a very kind very upbeat person. It's always a pleasure to meet with him.
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Friendly and clear communicator. Wanted to know my thoughts/worries about symptoms and treatment options.
March 25, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit
Very easy to do a video visit with my Doctor.
I was reminded via email prior to my appointment.
March 25, 2022Ginny P.Verified patientVideo visit
Very helpful and what he prescribed did the trick
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Which hospital is Dr. James Torosis affiliated with?
Dr. James Torosis is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital.
What practice does Dr. James Torosis work with?
Which board certifications does Dr. James Torosis have?
Dr. James Torosis is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. James Torosis?
Dr. James Torosis frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colonoscopy, Diarrhea, Gastroenterology Consultation, and Hemorrhoids. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. James Torosis on their profile.
What languages does Dr. James Torosis speak?
Dr. James Torosis speaks English, French, and Greek.
How do patients rate Dr. James Torosis in reviews?
24 patients have reviewed Dr. James Torosis. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.21/5. They have a 4.64/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.57/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.