Julio D. Torres MD, FACS

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Julio D. Torres MD, FACS

Dr. Julio D. Torres began his medical career after graduating from the University of Puerto Rico. Soon after receiving his degree, Dr. Torres traveled to Florida to start his postgraduate medical training Otolaryngology Residency at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Torres is very active in philanthropic and humanitarian work. He is the president and founder of a non-profit organization, “Mision Medica Catolica” (MMC) that since 1999 has been traveling yearly to Central and South America to provide free medical care to the poor. Since its inception, MMC has provided healthcare for over 80,000 patients in Guatemala, Panama, and Ecuador, and has donated over a million dollars in medicines and medical equipment.

Dr. Torres is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Specialties:

General ENT, Ear, Hearing, Allergy, Sinus, Voice & Swallowing and Sleep

Languages:

English & Spanish

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Patient Testimonial

Amazing experience!

by M.M

Dr. Torres is very professional and an excellent ENT. If you live in Miami area this is the Dr. you need to see if you are dealing with sinusitis. I had a surgery performed by Dr. Torres with excellent results. His team keeps in touch with you all the time. They are great at Front Desk and also preparing your surgery. Post op follow up was perfect. This is exactly what I needed to to solve my sinusitis problems. I can highly recommend Dr. Julio Torres and his office!


Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Hearing Loss
  • Ear Infections
  • Dizziness

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Hearing Loss

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Environmental Allergy
  • Immune Deficiency
  • Asthma Management
  • Hives and Eczema

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Deviated Nasal Septum
  • Congestion (Nasal Blockage)
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Sinus Infections
  • Loss of Sense of Taste and Smell

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Snoring
  • Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Masses
  • Neck Masses
  • Salivary Glands Masses
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Abnormal Parathyroid Glands
  • Chronic Tonsils and Adenoid Infections

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Vocal Cord Tumors
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hoarseness
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps

Ear

The ears help us hear the sounds around us, as well as maintain our balance when we stand and walk. When pieces of the ear are infected or begin not to work properly, your hearing and balance can be impacted.

  • Balance Testing
  • Ear Hygiene and Wax Removal
  • Ear Tubes
  • Repair of Eardrum Perforation
  • Surgical Treatment of Chronic Ear Infections

Audiology

Audiology is the branch of medicine that deals with hearing. Our specialized audiologists help to determine the source of your hearing loss and work with you to utilize the available options that can help improve it.

  • Hearing Aids Dispensing
  • Hearing Aids Programming & Maintenance
  • Hearing Testing
  • Surgery to Repair Hearing

Allergy

Allergies are the immune system’s abnormal response to a foreign substance around you. These are items that don’t cause a reaction in all patients, but your immune system has found them to be harmful and reacted. Allergies can include environmental allergens such as dust and pollen, as well as food or medications.

  • Allergy Shots
  • Allergy Drops
  • Allergy Testing
  • Biologic Therapy
  • Food Allergy Testing
  • Drug Allergy Testing
  • Asthma Management

Sinus

Your sinuses are hollow cavities that help found around the noses and eyes. Their walls are lined with mucus that helps filter and humidify our air. If this mucus does not drain properly, the sinuses can become blocked. This leads to problems such as sinus infections or other conditions.

  • Surgery for Nasal Polyps and Chronic Sinusitis
  • Septoplasty Deviated Septum Surgery
  • Nasal Turbinate Reduction
  • In-Office CT Imaging
  • Balloon Sinuplasty

Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of preparing yourself for the day ahead. We’ve all experienced the difficulties that a lousy night of sleep can cause. For those with sleep disorders, achieving a good night of sleep can be even more challenging and even require medical intervention to be achieved.

  • Prescribe and Monitor CPAP
  • Sleep Apnea Testing
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Evaluation of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Head & Neck

The head and neck are hosts to different types of glands that help us maintain our health. Much like other areas of the body, the head and neck and the glands within can experience infection, swelling, and cancer. This can affect the overall balance of our health and the systems that maintain it.

  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Head and Neck Cancers Evaluation and Surgery
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Endoscopic Inspection of the Throat and Voice Box (Flexible laryngoscopy)

Voice & Swallowing

Our voices can help us connect and communicate with the world around us. While speaking can seem easily achieved, it is really the work of several muscles and organs working together to achieve sound. If one of these muscles is strained or infected, the voice or swallowing can be impacted.

  • Swallowing Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Vocal Cord and Voice Examination
  • Acid Reflux Testing

Provider Biography

Dr. Julio D. Torres began his medical career after graduating from the University of Puerto Rico. Soon after receiving his degree, Dr. Torres traveled to Florida to start his postgraduate medical training. He completed his General Surgery internship as well as his Otolaryngology Residency at the University of Miami School of Medicine affiliated hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Torres is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. 

Dr. Torres is very active in philanthropic and humanitarian work. He is the president and founder of a non-profit organization, “Mision Medica Catolica” (MMC) that since 1999 has been traveling yearly to Central and South America to provide free medical care to the poor. Since its inception, MMC has provided healthcare for over 80,000 patients in Guatemala, Panama, and Ecuador, and has donated over a million dollars in medicines and medical equipment.

Because of these efforts, Dr. Torres was recently awarded the national “Jefferson Award” from the American Institute of Public Service in Washington, DC, the “Physician of the Year” award for South Florida, and a Special Citation and proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Miami.

He is also an accomplished guitar player, composer, and singer of religious music, and performs frequently in fundraising activities.

Dr. Torres has hospital privileges at the following:

  • Palmetto General Hospital
  • Miami Children’s Hospital
  • Doctor’s Hospital
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Education

Dr. Julio D. Torres began his medical career after graduating from the University of Puerto Rico. Soon after receiving his degree, Dr. Torres traveled to Florida to start his postgraduate medical training. He completed his General Surgery internship as well as his Otolaryngology Residency at the University of Miami School of Medicine affiliated hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Doctor of Medicine

  • University of Puerto Rico

Awards and Honors

  • Board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
  • Jefferson Award, American Institute of Public Service in Washington, DC 
  • “Physician of the Year” Award for South Florida
  • Special Citation from the Mayor of the City of Miami.

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery-Fellow
  • American College of Surgeons-Fellow
  • American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery-Fellow
  • American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy-Fellow
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • Dade County Medical Association-Member
  • Greater Miami Ear, Nose, & Throat Society-Member
  • Florida Society of Otolaryngology-Member

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