Nina L. Torkelson, MD

Medical School:
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Residency:
Family Practice Residency at the Family Baptist Medical Center, Harlingen, TX

Special Interests:
Dr. Torkelson specializes in family medicine. She treats patients of all ages with both acute and chronic medical illnesses. She serves as a family physician and faculty member for the Valley Baptist Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. Torkelson is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians.

Pediatric Services:

Newborn care
Pediatrics
Immunizations
Physicals
Childhood illnesses
Minor injuries
Sports medicine – athletic injuries

Adult Services:

Preventative medicine
Pregnancy, labor and delivery
Diabetes management
Heart disease
Annual physicals
Orthopedic injuries
Other chronic conditions
Minor injuries

4.8

★★★★★

Provider showed concern

4.8

★★★★★

Friendliness/courtesy of CP

4.8

★★★★★

Provider explained things clearly

4.8

★★★★★

CP spoke using clear language

4.8

★★★★★

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

★★★★★

Patients' confidence in CP

4.8

★★★★★

Likelihood of recommending this provider

★★★★★

Mar 26, 2022

Dr. Torkelson is very kind and caring

★★★★★

Mar 10, 2022

All great

★★★★★

Mar 10, 2022

Good

★★★★★

Mar 8, 2022

Great nursing staff

★★★★★

Mar 8, 2022

Dr Torkelson is an excellent doctor!

★★★★★

Feb 26, 2022

We love VBMC Family Residency Clinic!!!

★★★★★

Feb 17, 2022

A very uplifting and fun person made the appointment for me.

★★★★★

Feb 17, 2022

I have been seeing this doctor for many years and have always been happy with her care.

★★★★★

Jan 3, 2022

Keep up your great work

★★★★★

Jan 3, 2022

Awesome, keep up the great work.

★★★★★

Jan 3, 2022

Drs, Nurses, & Staff keep doing a great at what you do.

★★★★★

Dec 28, 2021

N/A

★★★★★

Dec 22, 2021

She was absolutely excellent at drawing blood one of the best

★★★★★

Dec 22, 2021

I am very happy that I was able to be seen and know sometimes things happen that can not be avoided. We have never had to wait before so we know this was unusual

★★★★★

Dec 17, 2021

Always great courtesy and professionalism.

★★★★★

Dec 15, 2021

Good

★★★★★

Dec 11, 2021

Exelent

★★★★★

Dec 10, 2021

The registration staff is very friendly and helpful

★★★★★

Dec 10, 2021

I have used this clinic for many years. Except for a minor complaint over 20 years ago, I have been very pleased with the care I have received.

★★★★★

Nov 18, 2021

Took vital signs and told me doctor will be in to see me.

★★★★★

Nov 18, 2021

Dr. Is very patient with me that I can talk to her about other concerns beside my health.

★★★★★

Nov 18, 2021

Appointment at 10:30 arrived at clinic about 10:15 in to exam room about 5 minutes after, in exam room for about 20 - 30 minutes and left clinic maybe about 11:30.

★★★★★

Sep 16, 2021

The nursing assistants are ALL exemplary.

★★★★★

Sep 16, 2021

Dr. Torkelson is an exemplary physician.Well suited to her profession.

★★★★★

Sep 16, 2021

Dr. Torkelson and the clinical staff are excellent. The fron desk requires improvement.

★★★★★

Sep 15, 2021

My visit was a drive through Dr visit.Dr, Nina and staff are extremely kind, caring and were such an emotional support for me.

★★★★★

Sep 15, 2021

Dr. Nina listened to my concerns, comforted me with inspirational words when I got emotional, explained to me what my treatment would be and what I needed to do to make a full recovery.

★★★★★

Sep 15, 2021

Very kind and caring staff

★★★★★

Sep 15, 2021

I often tell others that I continue to come to VBMC Family Practice because of the kind and caring support staff.

★★★★★

Sep 15, 2021

Considering the circumstances with many people being ill and getting tested one needs to be prepared for a little longer wait time. Totally understandable.

★★★★★

Aug 26, 2021

Good, very friendly and professional.

★★★★★

Aug 26, 2021

I love my doctor.

★★★★★

Aug 26, 2021

Good, very friendly and professional.

★★★★★

Aug 26, 2021

Very friendly.

★★★★★

Aug 26, 2021

Excellent service.

★★★★★

Aug 24, 2021

Dr did apologize for the wait- it was not her problem - something with the front desk

★★★★★

Aug 22, 2021

Friendly and warm reception

★★★★★

Aug 22, 2021

Care provider made me feel very comfortable, and paid attention to all my concerns

★★★★★

Aug 11, 2021

Everyone there is so kind and caring

★★★★★

Aug 11, 2021

Always a good experience

★★★★★

Aug 11, 2021

Dr Nina Torkelson is a wonderful caring person

★★★★★

Aug 11, 2021

Everyone there is amazing

★★★★★

Aug 11, 2021

Always tell everyone they should go there

★★★★★

Aug 11, 2021

Always a good experience

★★★★★

Aug 3, 2021

I'm sorry I do not know her name, but she was very kind and informative.

★★★★★

Aug 3, 2021

It was a good experience. The technician who did my scan was also very kind and clear in his explanations and instructions.

★★★★★

Aug 3, 2021

The nurse that took me to the exam room told me Dr Torkelson was with a patient, then would come to me. When Dr Torkelson finished she apologized for the delay, but it was less delay than usual AND I was kept informed. Thank you!!

★★★★★

Aug 1, 2021

Family practice has highly professional employees & service

★★★★★

Aug 1, 2021

Good service

★★★★★

Aug 1, 2021

Family practice providers are highly professional, educational & courteous

★★★★★

Aug 1, 2021

Good service

★★★★★

Aug 1, 2021

Good work

★★★★★

Jul 1, 2021

Nina was great and had some really good ideas for my shoulder!

★★★★★

Jun 11, 2021

Dr. Torkelson is very thorough and attentive to my concerns. Since my bloodwork had already been done, went through my results and discussed course of action needed. She went through my medications and ordered refills that I needed. Dr. Torkelson is a blessing to me.

★★★★★

May 26, 2021

The friendliness was very good

★★★★★

May 26, 2021

The care and the explanation she gave me was great

★★★★★

May 26, 2021

My experience here with the staff and nurses and doctors was great

★★★★★

May 26, 2021

This is the only place I'll go for care other than my specialties

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