Francisco M. Torres, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Location: Main Campus
Dr. Torres CV (PDF)

Dr. Francisco Torres was born in Seville, Spain and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico in 1982 with a degree in Biology. He then attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and was awarded his medical degree in 1986.

Dr. Torres performed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico before completing a Musculoskeletal Fellowship at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He went on to serve three years as Clinical Instructor of Medicine and Assistant Professor at LSU before joining Florida Spine Institute in 1993.

Dr. Torres specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with spine related pain symptoms and osteoarthritis of multiple joints. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as the Pinellas Medical Society. He is also a fellow of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and a member of the International Spinal Injection Society. He has been certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the American Board of Pain Medicine. He has served as Vice President of the Florida Academy of Pain Management and has participated in several clinical research studies. Dr. Torres was also the Principal Investigator studying the use of Botulinum Toxin A as a treatment for chronic lower back pain.

He has authored and co-authored several articles published in various medical journals including American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He was presented at several medical conferences in Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina on topics related to his practice and research.

Dr. Torres is the founder and the owner of ForeverYoung.MD Age Management Clinic in Clearwater. As a certified Age Management Physician, he works with patients on preventing age related diseases in order to optimize health and longevity.

He currently lives with his wife and four sons in Safety Harbor.