Dr Mark Torres-Holmes
Dr Mark Torres-Holmes
It is with deep sadness to inform that Dr Mark Torres-Holmes sadly passed away in August 2024. Dr Torres-Holmes contributed his clinical skills as well as was committed to improving the quality of life for all his patients. We extend our thoughts and sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr Torres-Holmes.
MBChB, FCORL(SA), GOLF(IFHNOS)
Dr Mark Torres-Holmes completed his undergraduate medical degree at the University of Pretoria in 2001. He qualified as an ENT surgeon with FCORL(SA) in 2009 and subsequently served as a consultant at the University of Witwatersrand Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital for four years, focusing primarily on head and neck surgery.
In 2014, Dr Torres-Holmes joined the Private Head and Neck Multidisciplinary team at Mediclinic Morningside in Sandton, Johannesburg. In 2016, he completed a two-year Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology Fellowship through the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies. Additionally, he serves as a sessional employee and lecturer at Steve Biko Academic Hospital within the University of Pretoria's Department of ENT.
Currently, Dr Torres-Holmes is the secretary and treasurer of the South African Head and Neck Oncologic Society (SAHNOS) and an executive committee member of the South African Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. His special interests lie in head and neck oncology and septal/nasal surgery.