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Best Known For:The book Dr. Disaster's Guide to Surviving Everything
Breakthrough:Joined NBC News as a medical correspondent after reporting for Colorado television stations in 2017
10 Quick Facts About Dr. John Torres
- Full Name: Dr. John Torres
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The book Dr. Disaster's Guide to Surviving Everything
- Current Role: Medical correspondent
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Correspondent and Journalist
- Beats: Health / Science
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: TV Network
Dr. John Torres Age
Dr. John Torres's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at United States Air Force Academy and University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
- United States Air Force Academy
- Period: 1982
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine
- Field of Study: Medicine
Career & Work
Dr. John Torres' career includes news and reporting roles with NBC News, a news outlet and KUSA-TV.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Medical correspondent
Period: 2017–Present
Organization: KUSA-TV
Role: 9Health medical expert
Period: 2009–2017
Details: Denver medical reporting
Organization: KOAA-TV
Role: Medical contributor
Details: Medical reporting while practicing emergency medicine
Organization: United States Air Force
Role: Pilot, flight surgeon and colonel
Details: Military service including Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Dr. Disaster's Guide to Surviving Everything, TODAY, and NBC Nightly News.
Television
- TV Show: TODAY (Medical contributor)
- TV Show: NBC Nightly News (Medical contributor)
Books
- Book: Dr. Disaster's Guide to Surviving Everything (Author, 2021)
Lesser Known Facts
- Served as an Air Force pilot and later as a flight surgeon before retiring as a colonel.
- Participated in medical and rescue work following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dr. John Torres
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
