Israel Torres

Background

Torres, Israel was born on September 5, 1934 in El Paso, Texas, United States. Son of Francisco Mendoza and Manuela (Gallardo) Torres.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Texas Western College, 1958. Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Texas, Houston, 1963. Postgraduate, Health Science Center, Houston, 1963—1966.

Diploma (honorary), XX Reunion de Provincia, Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, 1970. Diploma in Ateneo Odontologica Mexicano, Valle de Bravo, Mexico, 1973. Diploma, Colegio de Cirujanos Mexicanos, Juarez, 1975.

Diploma, Colegio de Cirujanos Mexicanos, Juarez, 1984.

Career

Resident oral surgery Methodist Hospital, Houston, 1963—1964, Ben Taub Hospital, 1964—1965, Hermann Hospital, 1965—1966. Practice dentistry specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery El Paso, since 1966. Member staff Sun Towers Hospital.

Chief oral and maxillofacial surgery, 1975—1977. Governor appointee Texas State Board Dental Examiners, 1993—1994. Instructor pathology El Paso Community College, 1975—1976.

Lecturer in field; OMS consultant La Tuna Federal Correct Institute.

Achievements

• Israel Torres has been listed as a noteworthy oral and maxillofacial surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors American Cancer Society, El Paso, 1971—1973, El Paso Cancer Treatment Center, 1971—1974, West Texas Health Systems Agency, 1980—1982. Chairman, 1981—1982; medical advisory committee W. Texas Council Regional Health. Member of EPSDT (dental advisory and review committee 1985-1986), National Rifle Association (life), International Sheep Hunting Association, American Foundation North America Wild Sheep, El Paso District Dental Society (president 1979), Texas Society Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Pan America Medical Association, Academy International Dental Studies, Southwest Society Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, International Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American College Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Texas Rifle Association (life), University Texas Dental Branch Alumni Association (life), Anthony Rod and Gun, The Explorers Club, Grand Slam (life).

Interests

• High mountain sheep hunting. Outdoor activities.

Connections

Married Karen Marie Hensley, August 22, 1970. Children: Michael, George Stanley, Dianna.

Father:

Francisco Mendoza Torres

Mother:

Manuela (Gallardo) Torres

Spouse:

Karen Marie Hensley

child:

George Stanley Torres

child:

Michael Torres

child:

Dianna Torres