Dr. Ruben Torrealba, MD
At a glance
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Graduated in 2007
Graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine · See training
Board certification listed
Orthopedic Surgery · See credentials
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Specialty
Orthopedic Surgeon
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means.
Also listed as
- Spine SurgeonRecognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Treatments & procedures
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Sciatica
- Spine Deformities
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
- Scoliosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Broken Neck
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Difficulty With Walking
- Radiculopathy
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Myelopathy
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineMedical school · Healthcare Education · Completed 2007
Board certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryCertification
Awards and honors
- Patient Safety Excellence Award™Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center · Awarded 2024
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
About
Dr. Ruben Torrealba is an orthopedic surgeon in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a certification in Orthopedic Surgery. His listed areas of care include spine and musculoskeletal conditions such as scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, radiculopathy, sciatica, chronic neck pain, and spinal fusion. He earned his medical education at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and speaks English.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1881889269
- Primary taxonomy
- 207X00000X
Frequently asked questions
What type of doctor is Dr. Ruben Torrealba?
He is an orthopedic surgeon with a spine surgery focus.
What conditions or procedures are listed for Dr. Torrealba?
Listed areas include scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, radiculopathy, sciatica, chronic neck pain, and spinal fusion.
Where does Dr. Torrealba practice?
2105 Braxton Ln Ste 101, Greensboro, NC 27408-2862.
What training or certifications are listed for Dr. Torrealba?
He earned his medical education at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and is certified in Orthopedic Surgery.