Summary

Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres is a family medicine physician who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine and completed her residency at St. Lawrence Hospital. With 46 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Alfano-Torres has developed extensive expertise in caring for patients and families during challenging times. She provides care in English.

Dr. Alfano-Torres practices at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Maryland. She focuses on treating patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including multi-infarct dementia. Her practice emphasizes hospice care and palliative care services, helping patients and their loved ones navigate complex medical decisions about life-prolonging treatment. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 46 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St Lawrence Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Columbia , MDGermantown , MDTowson , MDGermantown , MD
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mary Alice Alfano-Torres

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Independent Health
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Riverside Health
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mary Alice Alfano-Torres has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mary Alice Alfano-Torres has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Hospice & Palliative Med (family Med)
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Lawrence Hospital

Medical School

Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of MedGraduated in 1980

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres speak?
Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres?
You can find contact information for Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres's office located?
Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres's office is located at 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD, 21044.
Does Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Mary Alfano-Torres accepts on their Vitals profile.

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