Penina Segall, MD, MSc, Faafp
About Penina Segall, MD, MSc, Faafp
Penina Segall, MD, MSc, Faafp is a staff physician with extensive experience in urgent care and women's health. She currently works at Optum and PlushCare, and has held various medical roles since 2005, including supervising physician at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and associate professor at the Keck School of Medicine.
Work at PlushCare
Penina Segall serves as a Staff Physician at PlushCare, a role she has held since 2020. Her work at PlushCare focuses on providing telemedicine services, allowing her to reach patients remotely. This position aligns with her extensive background in urgent care and primary care, enhancing her ability to deliver quality healthcare through digital platforms.
Current Role at Optum
Since 2018, Penina Segall has worked as an Urgent Care Physician at Optum. From March 2020 to December 2020, she provided care exclusively via telemedicine. This role has allowed her to leverage technology in delivering urgent care services, adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape.
Experience at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles
Penina Segall has been a Supervising Physician at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles since 2005. In this capacity, she oversees clinical operations and ensures the delivery of comprehensive reproductive health services. Her long tenure reflects her commitment to women's health and community service.
Academic Background and Training
Penina Segall completed her Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California from 1998 to 2002. She further specialized in Family Planning, obtaining a fellowship in Women's Health from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she earned a Master's degree in Clinical and Biomedical Investigations during her time at the same institution.
Previous Positions and Leadership Roles
Prior to her current roles, Penina Segall held several significant positions. She was the Director of Primary Care and Women's Health at Advanced Urgent Care from 2015 to 2018. She also worked as a Medical Doctor at LAC-USC for eight years and served as an Associate Professor at the Keck School of Medicine from 2005 to 2015, contributing to medical education and training.