After nine years of being part of the Puerto Rican Society of Cardiology, Dr. Luis Renta is the new president of the society.
By: Valentina Diaz Ospina
Dr. Luis Renta, clinical cardiologist and newly elected president of the Puerto Rican Society of Cardiologyexclusively for Revista Medicina y Salud Pública, allows us to know a little more regarding him and his projections in the cardiology.
Dr. Renta from a very young age was introduced to the world of programming and technology, which is why his first studies were Computer Science in the Natural Department of the University of Puerto Rico, but why this change?
“In the Natural Department of the University of Puerto Rico I exposed myself to many people who wanted to be doctors and I saw them practicing for the super medical, and being natural, I had the credits and the classes associated with what is the pre medical and I made the decision to take the exam and see if I might get into medical school and become a doctor,” explained Dr. Renta.
The union between programming and cardiology
According to Dr. Renta, the beginning of his studies was an arduous and difficult process, since he was used to calculations and computer programming, but when he arrived at the Department of Cardiologyhe saw a similarity in what he had studied and it seemed more natural to him.
“From then on I never found anything else that made me feel this kind of feeling, so I decided to stick with the cardiology as my specialty”, said Dr. Renta.
How do you combine your medical practice with family?
He reveals that his wife helps him to meet each of his goals and his son is always aware of each of the things he does, understanding that every moment that he is not with him, Dr. Renta is “Giving up what is a difficult situation in Puerto Rico, with what is medical health and medical access.”
“What fills me up is being able to help patients get their referrals, who sometimes come with a condition that hasn’t been evaluated for a long time,” says the specialist.
New president of the Puerto Rican Society of Cardiology
In his ninth year as a member of the Puerto Rican Society of CardiologyDr. Renta has been appointed as the new president of the society, an appointment that has been an honor for him.
“I understand that the most important thing for me is to respect the ideas, carry out and honor previous projects,” said Dr. Renta.
Among the projects that Dr. Renta has, it is evident that he is able to make a census of all the cardiologists on the island, in order to know where they are and what services they provide, which will allow patients to have an easier time visiting their specialists and thus being able to continue with their treatments without having to go to the United States.