Dr. Lloyd Pena, MD

Came in to er had an ear infection, I am a bigger woman , was diabetic in past , he called my ear infection “ sugar ear “ basically blaming my weight for having the issue going on with my ear … my whole life all the drs have blamed was my weight to all my issues… but sugars was fine when they tasted in the office … didn’t even take the time to actually look at my ear … thanks for failing me dr pena

I had a weekend heart attack event and Dr Pena was working in the ER during this event. Preliminary test where showing a minor cardiac infraction. Dr Pena was very concerned this event was not over or stabilized . A life flight latter i was in surgery for a collapsed artery that supplied blood to the front of my heart. I would not have survived the night without Dr Pena’s strong advice. I am forever grateful for his ability in interpretation during a life saving emergency decision. Dave C

Came in with right back pain for the 2nd day in a row. It was unbearable, I was crying. I had a stone from the previous night ER trip but since it was too small, he would not admit me. Well guess what, I suffered another week and had to come back, be admitted because I had fluid backup, a UTI and the kidney stone was stuck. Thank god for the MD who admitted me. I had to have surgery for it to be removed and a stent placed. This could have been done earlier if he admitted me like I asked. The admitting physician was upset that I had to wait for my 3rd visit to be taken seriously.

Had an emergency from the coast and no specialist in our area. Dr. Pena went above and beyond to connect us with a surgeon to get us in before giving up and heading back to the coast. Forever grateful and such amazing patient care ??

My son was taken to the SRMC ER because he could not keep down food or liquids. Dr Pena was adamant that his diagnosis was the flu, despite being told by 3 separate people that my son had sores on the back of his throat that were consistent with Tonsillitis; he didn't even bother to check my son's throat. We ended up in the ER a total of 3 times based on his misdiagnosis. My son had tonsillitis, not the flu and he could have easily seen that if he had checked his throat.