Dr. Beltran

Dr. Beltran (Intentional?) Wrong Diagnosis Irvine, California

8th of Jul, 2011 by User824301

Thanks in part to all of you who posted comments about your negative experiences with Dr. Beltran, I likely avoided an unnecessary major procedure. A few months ago, my PCP referred me to Dr. Beltran for evaluation of nasal obstruction. Dr. Beltrans diagnosis was that my nose was in a very bad shape due to a fracture, which needed to be corrected surgically. Didnt remember having ever broken my nose, but that could have happened, I thought, when I was very young. Knowing that repair of an old nose fracture is a very burdensome surgery and given the amount of negative Internet comments on Dr. Beltran, I sought a second opinion right away. I consulted with a reputable surgeon board certified in both ENT and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, who belongs to the same medical group as Dr. Beltran. He diagnosed a deviated septum, enlarge turbinates, and nasal valve collapse, which etiology was congenital rather than the result of an injury. A month ago I underwent surgery to correct these with excellent results and minimal discomfort. Next step for me is to switch PCP!

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