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Dr. Patrick Torcson, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 65
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Dr. Patrick Torcson, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Patrick Torcson, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 65
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Patrick Torcson, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Torcson graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Alton Ochsner Med Fdn.Dr. Patrick Torcson, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Covington, LA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Torcson currently practices at St Tammany Parish Hospital and are affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. At present, Dr. Torcson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Torcson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Torcson is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Tammany Health System
    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
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Experience and Background Check

Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Asthma
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Asthma
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Asthma
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Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Stroke
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Angina
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Embolism
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Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Foot Infection
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Goiter
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Gout
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Humerus Fracture
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypoxemia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prostatitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Failure
Rotator Cuff Tear
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sepsis
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Unstable Angina
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wheezing
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Feb 20, 2016
Dr Torcson treated me at STPH. His bedside manner and clinical acumen are top notch.
— Feb 20, 2016
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Insurance Accepted

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Patrick Torcson, MD is a hospital medicine specialist in Covington, LA and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1987. He specializes in Hospital Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Alton Ochsner Med Fdn
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Alton Ochsner Med Fdn
    1990
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Patrick Torcson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Torcson's profile.

Dr. Patrick Torcson, MD is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Patrick Torcson, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Torcson has over 37 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA

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