Carlos Zayas-Torres, MD

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Carlos R. Zayas-Torres, who serves patients in Orlando, Florida.

An exceptional cardiologist, Dr. Zayas-Torres is in practice at Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute. He is dedicated to providing patients compassionate care with the most advanced technologies and clinical treatments.

At Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute, they put patients at the center of all they do. Their team of physicians includes cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and vascular surgeons. Together, they provide comprehensive, personalized care. Their specialists use the latest technology and procedures to deliver the best possible heart and vascular care. With locations throughout Central Florida, their award-winning cardiovascular care is convenient and close to home.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Zayas-Torres earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Puerto Rico, graduating magna cum laude. He graduated with his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in cardiovascular disease.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Prior to joining the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute, he served as medical director of the cardiology section at the Doctor’s Center Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was also the Founder and Medical Director of the chest pain unit at Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital in San Juan.

In addition to being published in several peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national conferences, Dr. Zayas-Torres is an experienced clinical investigator and has participated in six significant studies.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

Happily married, Dr. Zayas-Torres has three children. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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