4.6
15 Ratings with 14 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Nina Lee Torkelson is a family medicine physician with two decades of experience providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and holds board certification in family medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Torkelson speaks English and brings extensive expertise to her practice in family healthcare.
Dr. Torkelson practices at Sesame Family Clinic in Harlingen, Texas, and maintains hospital privileges at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen. She specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating type 2 diabetes, and addressing back pain during pregnancy. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.6 on Vitals.
Dr. Torkelson practices at Sesame Family Clinic in Harlingen, Texas, and maintains hospital privileges at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen. She specializes in managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating type 2 diabetes, and addressing back pain during pregnancy. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.6 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 years of experience
- 34 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of Texas Medical School, Houston
- 14 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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| Dr. Nina Lee Torkelson, MD | Phillip Lodico, DO | Dr. Amanda Jimenez-Lawson, MD | Shashera Pringle, FNP-BC |
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 20 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Harlingen , TX | Dallas , TX | Flower Mound , TX | Sugar Land , TX |
| Med School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston | Med School: Barry University | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nina Lee Torkelson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Nina Lee Torkelson has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nina Lee Torkelson has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Family Medicine
Family Medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University of Texas Medical School, HoustonGraduated in 2006
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- Dr. Nina Lee Torkelson is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen.
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