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Carlos Torre, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plantation, FL

CarlosAndresTorreMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Plantation, FL

Otolaryngic Allergy, Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease, Sleep Medicine, Facial Plastic Surgery

Founder/ Sleep, Snoring & Sinus Clinic of Florida

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  • Office

    100 NW 82nd Ave
    Ste 405
    Plantation, FL 33324
    Phone+1 305-432-3440
    Fax+1 305-432-4449

Summary

  • Carlos A. Torre, MD is an Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon that specializes in the medical and surgical management of sleep disorders and the optimization of nasal breathing. Dr. Torre is one of few sleep specialists in the world with a dual training in Sleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery. He is also the only sleep specialist that is triple-board certified in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.

    Dr. Torre has created the Sleep, Snoring & Sinus Clinic of Florida with the goal of offering personalized and comprehensive sleep care under one group. His unique training and expertise allow him to avoid the fragmentation of services that characterizes sleep care and that contributes to poor treatment outcomes. Also, the fact that he understands the connection that exists between breathing, nutrition, and mind is what makes his treatment approach unique and one that he plans to continue expanding for the benefit of all.

    Dr. Torre has published a wide array of papers on topics related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea and nasal breathing. He has also been invited as a guest speaker to many different international and local meetings where he has presented his work. He serves as a member of the Sleep Medicine committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He is also a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine taskforce that developed the new guidelines for OSA surgery.

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Clinical Expertise

  • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, Maxillomandibular advancement, Sleep apnea, Sleep disordered breathing, Palatal expansion technique, Nasal surgery, Endoscopic nasal sinus surgery, Nasal valve repair, Chin surgery, Frenulectomy, Rapid maxillary expansion, Continuous positive airway pressure, Drug induced sleep endoscopy, Rhinoplasty, Balloon sinuplasty

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Sleep Medicine, 2015 - 2016
  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health CareFellowship, Sleep Surgery, 2014 - 2015
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • University of California San Francisco
    University of California San FranciscoResearch Fellowship, Head and Neck Cancer, 2007 - 2008
  • Boston College
    Boston CollegeBA, Philosophy, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 2014 - 2022
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgerySubspecialty of Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • F.L. Rafucci Surgical Forum Award 2011
  • Dr. Ramón Ruiz Arnau Basic Science Research Award 2010
  • PACCTR Fellowship University of California San Francisco, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pathophysiology of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Role of Physiologic Phenotypes.  
    5) Abreu A, Ramos A, Dib S, Torre C, Chediak A., International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery, 4/1/2021
  • Upper Airway Stimulation for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  
    Torre C, Alam E, Abreu A, Chediak A, Current Pulmonology Reports, 3/1/2021
  • Anatomy of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Evolutionary and Developmental Perspective.  
    7) Torre C, Ramos A, Dib S, Abreu A, Chediak, Int J Head Neck Surg, 10/1/2019
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Books/Book Chapters

  • First Aid: Q&A for the USMLE Step 1 
    Tao Le, Seth Bechis, Carlos Torre, et alMcGraw-Hill CompaniesEdition 2nd,2009

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Xanthoma of the Sphenoid Sinus: A Rare Presentation"
    Almodovar G, Torre-León C, Hernandez G, Busquets, JM, AAO-HNS Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO, Vancouver, Canada, 1/1/2013
  • "A Rare Case of a Second Primary Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma"
    Torre-León C, Busquets JM, AAO-HNS Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO, Washington, DC, 1/1/2012

Lectures

  • "Addressing Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Collapse in OSA" 
    1/1/2016
  • "Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea After Adenotonsillectomy" 
    University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine - 1/1/2016
  • "Impact of CPAP on Airway Collapse in OSA Patients During DISE" 
    Dallas, TX - 1/1/2015
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Committees

  • Member, Pan-American Committee for the American Academy Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2016 - Present
  • Member, Sleep Medicine Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2015 - Present
  • Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine Task Force for Sleep Surgery Guidelines 2017 - 2021

Research History

  • Research FellowDr. Torre was a research fellow at the University of California San Francisco, where he participated in the Advanced Training in Clinical Research fellowship program working along Dr. Steven Wang and Dr. Lilly Bourguignon establishing molecular pathways in oral cavity cancer cells.2007 - 2008

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Industry Relationships

  • President, Sleep, Snoring & Sinus Clinic of Florida, LLCDr. Torre has created the Sleep, Snoring & Sinus Clinic of Florida with the goal of offering personalized and comprehensive sleep care under one group.2020 - Present

External Links

Dr. Carlos Torre, Dr. Carlos Torre, MD, Dr. C Torre, Dr. Carlos Andres Torre