Ophthalmology
Waldemar Torres, MD
Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Retina & Vitreous of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Torres was born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico. His father was an upholsterer and his mother a homemaker. He is the youngest of five siblings. Early in life he learned the meaning of honesty and hard work while doing home chores or working with his father at his upholstery shop, that shaped a US Air Force sergeant, an attorney, an optometrist, a hospital administrator and a ophthalmologist, Dr.Torres. He never has forgotten his humble beginnings in 1970's Puerto Rico. Dr. Torres graduated
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education & Training
- Medical Degree: Ponce Health Sciences University
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Retina & Vitreous
Conditions & Treatments
Retinal DiseasesDiabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationRetinal Detachment
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- West Feliciana Parish Hospital
- Lane Regional Medical Center
- Beauregard Memorial Hospital
- Saint Tammany Parish Hospital
- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Experience
30+ years in practice