Dr. Renato Segura-Rodriguez, MD

My mother was a patient of doctor Renato Segura for over 10 years as her primary care provider and for chronic asthma that steadily worsened over time. Despite clear progression of her symptoms and increasing breathing difficulties, her care remained limited to medication management without referral to a specialist. In the months before her passing, she was hospitalized with pneumonia and bronchitis. Only after many years of decline was a pulmonology appointment finally scheduled—for April 8. My mother passed away the very same day, before she ever had the chance to be seen. After her passing, we learned she had COPD, a condition that can be managed with proper specialist care. It is extremely difficult to understand why a referral was delayed for so long despite ongoing and worsening respiratory issues. Additionally, when worsening symptoms were raised during a visit and lab work was requested, we were told it might be too expensive or not covered by insurance, instead of being guided… toward options. I am sharing this so others take their symptoms seriously and push for timely referrals and further evaluation. Based on our experience, I strongly encourage seeking a second opinion from another pcp if your condition is not improving. I truly believe in my heart that my mother would have been with us for a few more years if the right medical guidance and care was given to her.

My mother was a patient of doctor Renato Segura for over 10 years as her primary care provider and for chronic asthma that steadily worsened over time. Despite clear progression of her symptoms and increasing breathing difficulties, her care remained limited to medication management without referral to a specialist. In the months before her passing, she was hospitalized with pneumonia and bronchitis. Only after many years of decline was a pulmonology appointment finally scheduled—for April 8. My mother passed away the very same day, before she ever had the chance to be seen. After her passing, we learned she had COPD, a condition that can be managed with proper specialist care. It is extremely difficult to understand why a referral was delayed for so long despite ongoing and worsening respiratory issues. Additionally, when worsening symptoms were raised during a visit and lab work was requested, we were told it might be too expensive or not covered by insurance, instead of being guided… toward options. I am sharing this so others take their symptoms seriously and push for timely referrals and further evaluation. Based on our experience, I strongly encourage seeking a second opinion from another pcp if your condition is not improving. I truly believe in my heart that my mother would have been with us for a few more years if the right medical guidance and care was given to her.