ABOUT US
Brian R. Torcato, MD MBA MRCP(UK) FAAP
I founded the practice in 2000 with the mission of providing the highest quality of medical care to the Philadelphia community and beyond. I am a Board Certified Pediatrician with postgraduate medical training in Pediatrics and Neonatology over a period of 9 years (1987 to 1996) on three continents.
I have been in practice for 28 years after completing my postgraduate training in 1996 at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.
As a U.S. Civil Surgeon for 16 years, I am very experienced in the immigration medical process.
As a practice, we are happy to serve and assist persons to meet the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) medical requirements.
I am also certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as a Certified Medical Examiner to administer examinations for applicants for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs).
I am Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 1996, am a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1997, and also a Member (by examination) of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom at London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow (MRCP UK) since 1992.
I also hold a MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - Class of 2013.
I also founded the Autism Telemedicine Company and the BrainKind portal.
In my spare time, I like to hang out with my family, read, listen to and play music, and
travel.
I am also an endurance runner and have completed 9 Philadelphia Marathons #PhillyMarathon.
I founded the practice in 2000 with the mission of providing the highest quality of medical care to the Philadelphia community and beyond. I am a Board Certified Pediatrician with postgraduate medical training in Pediatrics and Neonatology over a period of 9 years (1987 to 1996) on three continents.
I have been in practice for 28 years after completing my postgraduate training in 1996 at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia.
As a U.S. Civil Surgeon for 16 years, I am very experienced in the immigration medical process.
As a practice, we are happy to serve and assist persons to meet the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) medical requirements.
I am also certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as a Certified Medical Examiner to administer examinations for applicants for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs).
I am Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 1996, am a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1997, and also a Member (by examination) of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom at London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow (MRCP UK) since 1992.
I also hold a MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - Class of 2013.
I also founded the Autism Telemedicine Company and the BrainKind portal.
In my spare time, I like to hang out with my family, read, listen to and play music, and
travel.
I am also an endurance runner and have completed 9 Philadelphia Marathons #PhillyMarathon.
Mercy Torcato, CRNP MSN MBA
Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Primary Care.
I have more than 30 years of Pediatric nursing experience of which almost 20 years were at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia caring for critically ill children and those with special needs.
I am a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a Masters degree in Nursing from the Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd Valley, PA.
I also hold a Bachelors in Nursing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration from Eastern University in St. Davids, PA.
I have hands-on experience working along with U.S. Civil Surgeon Dr. Brian Torcato in assessing applicants for the immigration medical process.
I am also certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as a Certified Medical Examiner to administer examinations for applicants for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs).
I have a heart to maintain and improve the health status of our community.
I aim to deliver the highest quality of compassionate care to all our patients.
Maria Polanco-Perez, Medical Assistant
I joined the team in 2020. I am also bilingual in English and Spanish and look forward to serving each and everyone of you.
Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Primary Care.
I have more than 30 years of Pediatric nursing experience of which almost 20 years were at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia caring for critically ill children and those with special needs.
I am a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a Masters degree in Nursing from the Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd Valley, PA.
I also hold a Bachelors in Nursing and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration from Eastern University in St. Davids, PA.
I have hands-on experience working along with U.S. Civil Surgeon Dr. Brian Torcato in assessing applicants for the immigration medical process.
I am also certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as a Certified Medical Examiner to administer examinations for applicants for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs).
I have a heart to maintain and improve the health status of our community.
I aim to deliver the highest quality of compassionate care to all our patients.
Maria Polanco-Perez, Medical Assistant
I joined the team in 2020. I am also bilingual in English and Spanish and look forward to serving each and everyone of you.