NYCBS Announces Appointment of Associate Chief Medical Officer
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the appointment of Alfredo Torres, MD, to the position of Associate Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Torres will assist Chief Medical Officer Dr. Harry Staszewski in his duties, including monitoring the quality of health care throughout the practice, establishing policies and procedures practice-wide, and ensuring high-quality patient care delivery.
“Dr. Torres is an outstanding physician, who is highly qualified and deserving of this promotion,” said Dr. Harry Staszewski, CMO. “He has already demonstrated his dedication to his patients and to working together with our practitioners to ensure we deliver the best care possible.”
Dr. Torres is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist interested in lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, gynecological cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphomas. He received his Medical Degree from Universidad de Carabobo, Venezuela, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine through the prestigious Harrington Program from Jackson Memorial Hospital/the University of Miami. In addition, Dr. Torres achieved his Fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Jackson Memorial Hospital/the University of Miami.
“Dr. Torres has displayed exceptional clinical and leadership abilities from his first day with NYCBS,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, CEO of NYCBS.“As a physician-founded and led practice, we strive to foster the growth of leadership from within, and we’re proud to have such a strong leader like him.”
Dr. Torres has published numerous studies in Hematology and Oncology in peer-reviewed medical journals. He was also a grant recipient from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. In addition, Dr. Torres is currently a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the Community Oncology Alliance.
“Leadership is always based on improvement,” said Dr. Torres.” So when I moved here from Venezuela, I wanted to improve my career from both a medical and administrative standpoint. I am honored and look forward to assisting Dr. Staszewski in my role as Associate Chief Medical Officer.”