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Dr. Shawn Torres is a primary care doctor with expertise in preventing, diagnosing and treating chronic disorders. She has a special interest in relieving chronic conditions through lifestyle changes. Her approach is to see her patients as whole people, taking their physical, mental and social health into account while working to understand and address any illness.

Torres is passionate about reducing health inequities in Spanish-speaking communities. She is also interested in improving doctor training and how doctors deliver care.

Torres earned her medical degree at UCSF. She completed a residency in primary care at NYU Langone Health.

Outside of work, Torres enjoys hiking, cycling, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her husband and dog.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2014

  • Residencies

    NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2014

  • Internship

    NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2012

  • Education

    UCSF, 2011

  • Languages

    English

My goal is to advocate for my patients, nurturing trust and providing unwavering support as the doctor they turn to through life's ups and downs.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    157 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 04, 2025
    Dr. Shawn Torres is excellent, knowledgeable, thoughtful, compassionate & wonderful doctor.
    Mar 01, 2025
    Yes my provider is a great Dr. On the right note and know her business and job treating me with care and respect understanding my needs and doing the best she can to help me get the best of services and explain to make it clear and what Is allowed or not so I am satisfied to getting to the next level and healing from my Injuries and condition, I appreciate the level of agreement and Support especially the medical assistant getting my forms signed by the dr at start of visit and my Dr. Made sure she brought me a copy along with the MA or nurse staff to get it to me and make it clear of the steps they made and make it easier for my Dr to provide excellent services and experiences. I that making my emotions and heart relieved. Grateful to feel special to see the results and accomplishments making my life better and simplifying what has to be done. Go UCSF for attending to a patient like me with special needs and multiple medical conditions. This includes all medical and clinical Infromation and procedures . I am so satisfied in the work and see progress in my overall care and visits. Especially when I need a replacement for my walker that was damaged in my car accident a week ago, My Dr. Placed an order to process and get replacement for me asap. Good experiences with all this happening.
    Jan 07, 2025
    Am extremely grateful for the support of my PCP
    Dec 28, 2024
    Dr Torres is so empathetic. Just her demeanor made me feel better.
    Dec 20, 2024
    Dr. Shawn Laura Torres is excellent, compassionate, thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable & caring physician.
    Dec 07, 2024
    Dr Torres is tops!
    Dec 05, 2024
    My appointments with Dr. Torres are always good. I value our relationship.
    Nov 04, 2024
    Dr. Shawn Torres was exceptional.
    Nov 02, 2024
    Can't ask for more how compassionate Dr. Shawn Torres.
    Oct 24, 2024
    Excellent service
    Aug 22, 2024
    Dr Torres is just THE BEST!
    Aug 22, 2024
    Dr. Shawn Torres is excellent, outstanding, compassionate, knowledgeable, and kind.
    Jul 17, 2024
    Dr Shawn Torres is excellent, kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate.
    Jun 29, 2024
    Dr. Torres is fabulous. She is a wonderful listener.
    Jun 24, 2024
    As long-time UCSF patients, we are grateful & appreciative; and we thank Dr. Shawn Torres for excellent effort, outstanding medical care, wonderful caring, and kind compassion with medical matters regarding health.
    Jun 22, 2024
    Excellent in all respects
    May 25, 2024
    Excellent
    May 24, 2024
    Excellent
    May 24, 2024
    Dr. Torres is an amazing provider. Dr. Torres communicates clearly, has an impressive breadth of knowledge, and takes time to review the patient's records and be familiar with every dimension of their care. Dr. Torres creates an atmosphere where her patients feel "seen" and cared for as individuals.
    May 17, 2024
    Delighted with my first visit with a new doctor.
    May 13, 2024
    Excellent care from Dr. Torres
    May 02, 2024
    Dr. Shawn Torres is excellent & outstanding.
    Apr 20, 2024
    Dr. Torres provides excellent information and follow-up. She is compassionate and seems genuinely interested in my health, mental, emotional, and physical. She is very proactive, and made excellent referrals.
    Mar 28, 2024
    Dr. Torres provides me with excellent health care. I value our relationship.
    Mar 08, 2024
    Dr.Torres was so nice and concerned how I was doing. She was professional and was one of the nicest doctors I have seen.
    Nov 30, 2023
    I have consistently rated Shawn Torres the highest ratings on these questions. She really does spend a lot of time with me explaining, checking for understanding, providing information I can actually use.
    Nov 28, 2023
    My Dr came right on concerned about the issues and symptoms of my condition and was sure of what treatments I need, very understanding and clear to correct anything that I was not sure about and answered any questions. I was reassured and made comfortable. Looking forward for my follow up appointments.
    Oct 11, 2023
    I feel very fortunate that I have such a caring, competent doctor who also has an excellent staff
    Sep 14, 2023
    Dr. Torres is a very sympathetic listener. I felt very cared for. She worked out why my previous treatment hadn't been effective and explained it very well. We discussed moving forward with new testing that had previously been ruled out. My whole experience with Dr. Torres engendered confidence in my care.
    Sep 03, 2023
    Dr. Torres explains the science behind the use of medications, testing, etc in an easy to understand manner
    Sep 02, 2023
    Visit went very well and everyone was professional, caring, and thoughtful, explained everything thoroughly
    Jun 24, 2023
    The best attention of Dr. Torrez
    Jun 14, 2023
    We are very grateful for the help my mother is receiving from her doctor-Dr Shawn Torres. She speaks Spanish and is a good listener and helper
    Jun 07, 2023
    She seems unsure how to respond to questions. She's very hesitant Makes me feel like she's right out of med school and still trying to learn.

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