Carlos Norberto Hernandez-Torres MD FAAFP, DABFM (He/Him)
Addiction Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Pain Medicine
Attending physician (FM, Addiction Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine)
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215 E 95thNew York, NY 10128
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Summary
- Carlos Hernandez-Torres, MD, is a family medicine physician based in New York, NY, with subspecialties in addiction medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and pain medicine. He completed his medical education at Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez and pursued further training with a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at New York Medical College. Dr. Hernandez-Torres has held various positions, including his current role as a family physician at AdvantageCare Physicians. His diverse experience includes roles at Mescalero Public Health Service Indian Hospital, Sky Lakes Medical Center, and Hospital for Special Surgery, among others. He has published works related to dementia and advance directive initiatives, and received the honor of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians in 2015.
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Metropolitan)Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2015 - 2016
Memorial Medical Center (Las Cruces)Residency, Family Medicine, 2009 - 2012
Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad JuarezClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
MN State Medical License 2024 - 2026
NM State Medical License 2009 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2014 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2019 - 2026
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Family Physicians, 2015
Publications & Presentations
Authored Content
- Compassion and Choices interactive dementia values and priorities tool (Spanish)September 2024
- Compassion and Choices, Advance directive initiativeSeptember 2023
Press Mentions
The Opioid Crisis in Wealthy Zip CodesOctober 9th, 2025
Residents, Students Seek Action on Medical Education, Obesity, Other TopicsAugust 4th, 2010- The Hidden Costs of the Physician Non-Clinical Career TransitionJanuary 31st, 2026
Committees
- Member, Compassion and Choices, Latino Leadership Council
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Asociacion Latinoamericana de Cuidados PaliativosMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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