HONOREE
DR. JESSICA TORRENTE HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Dr. Jessica Torrente is a breast imaging radiologist and has a passion for women’s health and the early detection of breast cancer. She has been practicing for 15 years, the last five of which have been at Maimonides Medical Center, where she currently serves as the Director of Breast Imaging for the breast center. Dr. Torrente has spent her career caring for women diagnosed with breast cancer and believes that every patient, regardless of background, insurance status, ethnicity, or orientation, deserves seamless access to the most advanced treatments available. Along with her colleagues, Dr. Torrente strives to provide her patients with world- class medical care delivered with compassion and respect. Professionally, Dr. Torrente sits on the federal FDA mammography quality and standards advisory committee since 2014.
Dr. Torrente’s Philosophy:
“Compassionate care and interdisciplinary collaboration are key elements in achieving the best outcomes for patients. It is my priority to create an environment where patients feel both comfortable and supported throughout their treatment journey. I deeply love working with the Maimonides Breast Cancer Center, where I firmly believe that the most successful results come when medical professionals from diverse specialties work closely together, ensuring each patient receives comprehensive and personalized care.”
Dr. Torrente was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated to Miami, Florida with her parents at the age of three. She spent her childhood and most of her early adult years in Miami and attended the University of Miami for both college and medical school. She then completed her residency training in radiology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and subspecialty fellowship training in breast radiology at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington DC. Dr. Torrente lives in NYC with her husband and two children and most enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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