2.3
6 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Governor Susana Martinez announced today that she has nominated Dr. Catherine Torres as secretary of the Department of Health. Dr. Torres is a practicing pediatrician at the Rio Grande Medical Group in Las Cruces as well as a dedicated public servant and community leader.
After nominating Dr. Torres, Governor Martinez stated, I am encouraged that the Health Department will be headed by a practicing physician with an impressive record of public service. As a pediatrician, Dr. Torres knows first-hand the health needs of New Mexico's children and families. Her input will be extremely valuable as I work to develop effective and practical public health policies.
In addition to practicing medicine in Las Cruces, Dr. Torres has served on both the U.S. Mexico Border Health Commission and the New Mexico Sonora Commission. Dr. Torres also served on the Medical Advisory Committee of the Doa Ana County Detention Center and chaired the New Mexico Border Health Advisory Committee. She earned her …B.S. and M.D. from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
In response to her nomination, Dr. Torres said, "It is a privilege to be asked to serve as the Governor's Health Secretary. I look forward to applying the real-world experience I have gained working with New Mexico children and families to the administration of the Department of Health and the development of public policy in order to keep the people of our state healthy."
https://www.health.state.nm.us/doh_sec.shtml
Read More Read less After nominating Dr. Torres, Governor Martinez stated, I am encouraged that the Health Department will be headed by a practicing physician with an impressive record of public service. As a pediatrician, Dr. Torres knows first-hand the health needs of New Mexico's children and families. Her input will be extremely valuable as I work to develop effective and practical public health policies.
In addition to practicing medicine in Las Cruces, Dr. Torres has served on both the U.S. Mexico Border Health Commission and the New Mexico Sonora Commission. Dr. Torres also served on the Medical Advisory Committee of the Doa Ana County Detention Center and chaired the New Mexico Border Health Advisory Committee. She earned her …B.S. and M.D. from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
In response to her nomination, Dr. Torres said, "It is a privilege to be asked to serve as the Governor's Health Secretary. I look forward to applying the real-world experience I have gained working with New Mexico children and families to the administration of the Department of Health and the development of public policy in order to keep the people of our state healthy."
https://www.health.state.nm.us/doh_sec.shtml
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 36 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
- 3 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Catherine Diane Torres has 3 locationsSaint Michaels Clinic
359A W Highway 264St. Michaels, AZ 86511 Tel: (928) 810-3800
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Catherine Diane Torres
Medical Specialties
Dr. Catherine Diane Torres has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Catherine Diane Torres has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Medical School
University Of New Mexico School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990
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