Weather Advisory: Temporary Door Closure

Due to extreme cold, access through the Moakley Building's entrance off Boston Medical Center Place will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, through 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2.

All patients and visitors should use the main entrance for the Menino and Yawkey Buildings during this time. The hospital remains open and operating as normal.

We appreciate your patience as we take these precautions during severe winter weather.

About

Alcy R. Torres, MD, FAAP, currently serves as Director of the Pediatric Concussion Clinic and Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury Program at Boston Medical Center (BMC). He is also an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology and an Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Torres is an expert pediatric neurologist with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of pediatric neurological disorders. He is the author of more than 60 peer-reviewed publications that focus on the diagnosis and treatment of several pediatric and neurological conditions. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Child Neurology and is active in national and international organizations, including the Child Neurology Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Brain Injury Association, the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA), and the Ibero-American Academy.
  • Contact

    617.414.4501
  • Primary Location

    850 Harrison Ave
    8th Floor, Suite 8C
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Administrative Title

    Director of the Pediatric Brain Injury Program, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology

  • Residency

    Pediatrics, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, 1996-1998
  • Fellowship

    Pediatric Neurology, Children’s Hospital Boston, 1998-2001
  • Education

    Universidad Central del Ecuador, 1990
  • Board Certifications

    Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics. Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
  • Research Interests

    Traumatic Brain Injury

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