Anderson Penha
MD, MAS, MPH
Dr. Anderson Penha brings more than 14 years of clinical practice and research experience. Specializing in pain medicine, he is dedicated to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care that reduces pain, restores function, and enhances quality of life.
Originally from Manaus, in the Brazilian Amazon, Dr. Penha earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Prior to moving to the United States, he developed a diverse clinical background spanning urgent care, primary care, disability medicine, and global health service in underserved communities throughout the Brazilian Amazon and Latin America.
He completed residency training in Anesthesiology and Occupational Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he served as Chief Resident, and pursued additional elective training in interventional pain medicine at leading centers across Washington, California, and Florida.
He also holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research from the University of California, San Diego, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Washington, with advanced expertise in clinical data analytics, population health, quality improvement, patient safety, and big data applications in healthcare.
Dr. Penha previously served as a Staff Physician at UCLA Occupational Health, caring for injured employees, particularly those with limited ability to return to work due to chronic pain and work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
His clinical interests include ultrasound-guided and minimally invasive pain procedures, regenerative medicine, pain rehabilitation, functional restoration, and work rehabilitation. He takes a multidisciplinary, individualized approach to treatment, with a strong emphasis on helping patients build resilience, regain independence, and improve overall function and well-being.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Penha enjoys reading, writing, chess, drumming, beach volleyball, traveling, and Latin music. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish and is currently learning French and Italian via Duolingo.