Dr. Victor M. Torres
Dr. Victor M. Torres relocated from Orlando to Lake County Area in 2000 to join the staff at Lake Health Care Center. Dr. Torres is a member of the APMA (American Pediatric Medical Association) as well as the FPMA (Florida Podiatric). Dr. Torres is Board Certified Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Certified in Foot Surgery. Dr. Torres received his podiatric training at the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, better known today as Temple University, with his residency done at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Torres served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Midway. He is on staff at Florida Hospital Waterman, FH Waterman Wound Care center and Surgery Center of Mount Dora. Dr. Torres’ scope of practice is general podiatry, wound care specialist and surgery for foot and ankle wellness. We offer foot and ankle care for all ages and look forward to serving Lake and surrounding counties.
Dr. James S. Fernandes
Dr. James S. Fernandes was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, attended Bridgewater State College and graduated with a degree in Biochemistry/Biology. He also attended Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated cum laude with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1992. He has been at Lake Health Care Center since 1999. He was chosen to participate in a research fellowship for the American Cancer Society investigating the use and efficiency of immunotoxins and monoclonal antibodies in treating patients with colorectal and lung cancers. Dr. Fernandes is active in the community. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Eustis Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of the Golden Triangle of Lake County Rotary Club. He lives in Mount Dora with his family.
Dr. John F. Heiligenthal Jr.
Dr. John F. Heiligenthal Jr. was born in Illinois at Lake Forest Hospital, and graduated from Waukegan West High School in Waukegan, Illinois. He attended Western Illinois University and received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Anatomy and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1992. He graduated summa cum laude, was an honorary member of the Pi Tau Delta Fraternity and was selected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He has been practicing at Lake Health Care Center for greater than 20 years and has successfully nurtured thousands in the community back to optimal health. In 2003 he received a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from The University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. In 2005 he received a prestigious fellowship in acupuncture through the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Heiligenthal and his wife Cindi live in Eustis and have four children. Brent, Kelly, Kiley and Joey. ‘Dr. John’ is an avid sports fan, enjoys exercising and listening to music.
Dr. Kevin Huffman DO
Dr. Huffman is an osteopathic physician with over 35 years of experience treating injured athletes and auto injuries like whiplash and back pain. He has treated thousands of car accident patients in comprehensive injury centers over the past three decades working side by side with chiropractic physicians, physical therapists, pain management physicians, orthopedic physicians, and neurosurgeons.
Dr. Huffman joined the medical team of Lake Health Care Center and Dr. Torres, Dr. Fernandes and Dr. Heiligenthal to bring his medical expertise in injury care to Eustis’ most experienced and trusted medical injury center.
In addition to his traditional medical injury services, Dr. Huffman brings his telemedicine injury services which gives our injured patients 24/7 access to a medical injury physician. With a simple text link connection on a cell phone, injured patients can access Dr. Huffman immediately after a car accident, to report their injuries, access medication, if necessary, and schedule a next-day, in-house evaluation by our injury team.
If you’ve been injured and are not sure where to turn, call (866) 402-4250 24/7 for a FREE injury consultation with Dr. Huffman and put his 35 years of injury medical experience to work for you.