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Waldemar (Carlo) Torres, MD, Ophthalmology, Baton Rouge, LA

Waldemar (Carlo) Torres MD (He/Him)

Retinal Disease, Uveitis


Vitreo retinal surgeon

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  • 10202 Jefferson HwyBldg. DBaton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Phone+1 225-868-8833

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Summary

  • Dr. Waldemar Torres is an ophthalmologist in Metairie and New Orleans Metro area, LA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including East Jefferson Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. He also speaks Spanish. He specializes in retinal disease and is experienced in vitreoretinal disease and pediatric retinal disease.

Education & Training

  • South Texas Retina Consultants
    South Texas Retina ConsultantsFellowship, 2001 - 2003
  • BronxCare Health System
    BronxCare Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
  • United Health Services Hospitals
    United Health Services HospitalsInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
    Ponce Health Sciences University School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 2001 - 2028
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2001 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2001 - 2003
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • Fellow
    American Academy of OphthalmologyFellow
  • Member
    American Society of Retina SpecialistsMember

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification IO Practiceware EHR, IO Practiceware, Inc., 2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

Lectures

  • Sarasota mid winter retinal review course 
    Sarasota, FL
  • Sarasota mid winter vitreo retinal course 
    Sarasota, FL

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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