Dr. Ruben Torres Jr, MD is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Harlingen, TX and has been practicing for 31 years. He graduated from Autonomous University Of Guadalajara / Faculty Of Medicine in 1987 and specializes in obstetrics & gynecology.Read his story
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- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Uterine Diseases
very high
more than 94% of peers
Uterine Prolapse
very high
more than 91% of peers
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
very high
more than 90% of peers
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Dr. Torres Jr' bio
This content was provided by Dr. Torres Jr "Ruben Torres has established himself in the community as a physician that is dedicated to helping patients receive the treatment they need so they can enjoy a positive and fulfilling lifestyle. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American College of Surgeons. He presented a prize paper on 'Training in the Second Stage of Labor' to the Brooklyn Gynecology Society."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Torres Jr "Regardless of the location or the physician, patients can expect to receive care from a physician that will take the time to understand symptoms and will be devoted to ensuring the longevity of patients' health and developing long-lasting relationships with them. "
1 Specialties
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 Board Certifications
- Obstetrics & GynecologyAccredited by: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology*
56 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Blood Disorders
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Pain
- Breech Position
- Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Polyps
- Cervicitis
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
- Endometriosis
- Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gynecologic Cancer
- High Risk Pregnancy
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction
- Maternal Anemia
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Miscarriages
- Multiple Gestation
- Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pap Smear Abnormalities
- Perimenopause
- Placenta Previa
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Preeclampsia
- Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Thrombosis
- Urinary Disorders
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Diseases
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Yeast Infections
Less
32 Procedures
- Cholesterol Screening
- Colpopexy With Robotic Assistance
- Colporrhaphy
- Colposcopy
- C-Section
- Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
- Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
- Dilation and Curettage
- Endocervical Curettage
- Excision of Cervix
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
- Fetal Monitoring
- Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic
- Hysterectomy - Open
- Hysteroscopy
- Incontinence Sling Procedure
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Myomectomy - Open and-or Laparoscopic
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Pap Smear
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Sympathectomy
- Thyroid Screening
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
- Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
- Vaginal Surgery
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Autonomous University Of Guadalajara / Faculty Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1987
- Long Island College HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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