
Dr. Carmelita R Torres MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
17901 Governors Hwy Suite 102 Homewood IL, 60430About
Dr. Carmelita Torres is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Homewood, IL. Dr. Torres specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Torres can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Torres can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1996
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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