Dr. Robert Salazar, MD

As far as expertise and medical knowledge goes Dr. Salazar is a great doctor. He is also caring and has brought hope to the elderly person I care for and he is doing everything he can to squeeze every last bit of oxygen out of my loved one's damaged old lungs so they can breathe a little easier, which in our case, every breath matters. I wish we had found him earlier. He is also very crafty in sourcing breathing /oxygen equipment that your insurance will pay for which frankly, other doctors are clueless about. For example, he found a supplier that offered a POC when the hospital referred supplier said they had none and gave us a clunky old self-refillable tank which did not work. Honestly, I can also see why he may not be everybody's cup of tea as well. He is intense and extremely well organized and detailed while taking notes. Also, depending on your condition, be prepared to take lots of tests and have follow-ups which can be overwhelming, but it's a purposeful process.

Bad bedside manners, did not care to listen to my concerns, explain need to the tests, very opinionated, made judgments on my need for vaccination based on his own experience rather than statistics. The wait time was okay.

Dr. Salazar has been my doctor for around 19 years and I would not go to another doctor. I went to a different one in Katy when we first moved here. Had to leave there, didn't like at all! Dr. Salazar helped to save my life several years ago and has kept me alive ever since. He is caring and will not rush you through the appointment. I would never go to another pulmonary doctor!!! You might have to wait, so bring a book. Sally Albitz in Katy, TX - August 8, 2020

Do not come here if you are looking for a practitioner that at least acts like he cares. I calmly asked him to please talk to me and interact with me because I didn’t feel like he was answering my questions about what had been going on with me for nearly 6 months. His response was that he’s a doctor and he can multi-task. If you don’t like it then you can get another doctor. I’ve worked as a medical coder for doctors for my entire adult life and have never had such a horrible experience. I said I knew he had to document, I was not trying to say he was wrong or not listening to me but that I wanted to be treated like a human being coming to him for help. His answer was a flat “do you want me to order a test or not? I walked out and he walked out behind me but I guess I wasn’t walking fast enough so he felt the need to brush past me to get to the next patient. I’m writing this sitting in my car crying in disbelief and frustration. Spare yourself this experience.

I have been going to Dr. Salazar for a few years now. I can call the office when I am having a problem with my COPD and they will get me in to see him the same day. Not many Drs. do that any more. My previous lung specialist was impossible to get into without an appointment at least 2 months ahead. I live 150 from Katy Tx and it is worth the drive to get to the right doctor.

Both times I went to see Dr. Salazar I waited over an hour. It would have been fine if he had simply apologized for the wait. He spent less than 15 min with me and I left not knowing why I snore which is why I went there in the first place. This was after my sleep study showed no apnea.

Dr. Salazar has been a God-send to my husband, not only because of his lung issues, but his sleep apnea as well. He is very caring and has handled the lung/breathing issues of my husband with his upmost expertise and knowledge. My husband is very critical of most doctors, but he just loves Dr. Salazar and feels he is the best doctor ever. We highly recommend him!