Ruben L. Torrez, PharmD, MD
Ruben L. Torrez, PharmD, MD

Sports Medicine Physician

Triad Region

Asheboro Orthopedic Clinic

About Ruben Torrez, PharmD, MD

Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Ruben Torrez is a sports medicine physician with fellowship training in primary care sports medicine. As a sports doctor, he has provided medical care for all types of athletes from cross country runners to rodeo cowboys and NCAA Division I student-athletes. Dr. Torrez is accepting new patients at EmergeOrtho to help you recover from musculoskeletal injuries including muscle strains, tendon pain, and joint concerns. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Torrez in Asheboro at EmergeOrtho’s Orthopedic Clinic.

Whether you are a high school athlete sidelined by knee pain, a performing artist pushing through restricted mobility, or an active adult who simply wants to enjoy life with your grandkids, Dr. Torrez is specifically trained to provide nonoperative orthopedic care to help you recover from life’s orthopedic accidents. He chose to specialize in orthopedic medicine as “Orthopedic injuries were my favorite to take care of in the emergency room during my residency” says Dr. Torrez. His sports medicine fellowship gave him the expertise to guide patients toward recovery and lasting wellness.

Just as Dr. Torrez was motivated to achieve his educational goals, he is driven to collaborate with patients on reaching their own orthopedic goals. “Building connections with patients, being able to educate and share insights, and aiding in their recovery” is what Dr. Torrez says truly inspires him. He hopes his patients feel heard and understood, working together as a team with a common goal. As a sports medicine physician at EmergeOrtho, Dr. Torrez is committed to being your choice for orthopedic care.

Orthopedic Clinic Location

EmergeOrtho Asheboro | Orthopedic Clinic

600 West Salisbury Street

Suite B

Asheboro, NC 27203

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Education and Training

  • Fellowship Training: Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship – University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM
  • Residency Training: Emergency Medicine Residency – University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
  • Medical Education:
    • Doctor of Medicine – University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
    • Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence, KS
  • Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science, Pharmaceutical Studies – University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Certification and Licensures

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
  • State Medical License, North Carolina
  • State Pharmacist License, Kansas

EmergeOrtho is full of wonderful doctors! They make sure they go over every little thing and explain stuff so that you understand. I have 4 different doctors here and have been pleased with them all.

Michelle M

EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

They treat you with respect take the time to understand what your needs are and work toward that gold of fixing the problem. Very professional in everything they do I love going there for treatment can't say that about many healthcare systems. I recommend EmergeOrtho to everyone I see.

Ronnie W

EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

A New Level Of Orthopedic Care Has Emerged

As our patient, you will benefit from a full range of orthopedic services, specialties and technologies, including physical and hand therapy, advanced imaging services, and urgent care walk-in services providing immediate diagnosis and treatment for urgent orthopedic conditions.

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