RamonTorres

MD, FACC

As of Jan. 1, Dr. Ramon Torres will add his talents to the Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence as the cardiologist/hospitalist on call at Munroe Regional, Ocala Regional and West Marion hospitals.

He will be joined there by his wife, who is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience in the cardiac arena.

“This means that prompt, compassionate cardiology care from ICE will be immediately available,” he says. “This is revolutionary for Ocala to have a cardiologist full time at the hospital to allow for rapid evaluations and appropriate treatment that can be started as soon as possible. Time is muscle in the cardiac world. Even a short delay can mean a big difference in outcomes.”

Dr. Torres grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, dreaming of becoming a doctor. His first stop on the journey to a career in medicine was Newark, New Jersey, where he received his education. First, medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Then internship, residency and fellowships in cardiology and vascular medicine — all at the UMDNJ University Hospital.

He has been board certified in cardiology and internal medicine since 2000. In 2010 he helped found Florida Cardiology Associates of Ocala where he worked hard to “continue to improve and provide the most current and up to date medical technology and skills possible.” In the intervening years, Dr. Torres had the opportunity to work alongside some of the cardiologists currently on staff with ICE.

“I know their skills and extreme dedication to provide first-rate care,” he says.

His own philosophy of patient treatment closely mirrors that of the ICE cardiologists he observed.

“I think my compassion and need to be there for my patients may be my biggest strength,” he says. “My patients mean so much to me. I have always tried to treat them like family. The best interests of my patients is my No. 1 goal.”