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Diogo Torres, MD

Gynecologic Oncology
Accepting New Patients
Diogo Torres, MD
4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 98 Patient Verified Ratings
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Diogo Torres, MD

Gynecologic Oncology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
2820 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121

Biography

Dr. Diogo Torres is a surgical oncologist with a focus in gynecologic oncology at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. He joined the Ochsner team as a gynecologic oncologist after completing his fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. He specializes in the care of women with endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers and complex surgical needs. He provides minimally invasive surgical options to women, including robotic and laparoscopic-assisted procedures, and is trained in sentinel lymph node biopsy for uterine, cervical and vulvar cancer. He also performs ovarian cancer debulking and radical procedures for other gynecologic cancers. Dr. Torres' research interests include quality improvement, enhanced recovery and ovarian cancer molecular subtypes. His work has been presented at national and international conferences, and he has nearly a dozen peer-reviewed publications, two of which were the lead article in Gynecologic Oncology. He is also actively involved in professional societies and is a member of the NRG Ovarian Cancer Committee and the SGO Task Force. Dr. Torres believes in a team approach between physician and patient and always puts the patient's need first. His expertise is in robotic-assisted surgery for endometrial cancer and extensive ovarian cancer debulking for women with advanced and recurrent ovarian cancer. He is committed to offering comprehensive medical and surgical care and working with doctors, nurses and support staff to help women make important decisions and receive personalized, evidence-based care. He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and is excited to collaborate with physicians throughout Louisiana.

Education and Training

Medical School

University of Virginia School of Medicine
Field of Study: Medicine

Internship

University of Louisville School of Medicine
Field of Study: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Residency

University of Louisville Schl. of Med.
Field of Study: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Fellowship

Mayo Clinic
Field of Study: Gynecologic Oncology

Certifications

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology

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All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

The doctor did a good job explain and I very good talk.

October 2024

Dr. Torres in the Oncology department is wonderful and very caring

October 2024

Dr. Torres explained everything to me and was very understanding. This was the first time I met him and he made me feel very comfortable.

October 2024

Great

October 2024

He informs you of all - doesn't do more than he has too. Love him.

September 2024

Dr. Torres does not make you feel rushed, he is very thorough in his exams. He takes time to listen and make you feel like you are his main concern at the time of your visit.

September 2024

Dr. Torres is invested in his patients. He listens attentively answering all questions from patient and her husband.

August 2024

Dr. Torres is such a caring professional. I couldn't ask for better

August 2024

Can't praise Dr. Torres enough!

August 2024

Dr.Torros,takes him time to explain everything to me sure that I and my family understands.

August 2024

I always recommend it and I let my medical insurance know how satisfied I feel with the care they give me there.

July 2024

Dr. Torres is one of the most thorough, conscientious and caring doctors I have known in my 50 years in the medical profession!

July 2024

Dr. Torres went over my diagnosis with special attention to make sure I had a clear understanding of the information & future treatment. The research studies he offered gave me so much information for my peace of mind. He is an expert surgeon and caring person.

June 2024

Dr T is a rockstar, need I say more

June 2024

Dr. Torres and his team provide excellent care. I would recommend him!!