Dr. Ryan Peterson

Dr. Ryan Peterson, MD, is a highly regarded professional in the field of Pain Management Treatment, Anesthesiology, and Addiction Treatment Medicine. He operates from various locations including Encino, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Lancaster, and Santa Monica, providing personalized treatment plans for each patient. His medical journey began at The George Washington University where he completed his medical school. He further honed his skills during his internship in Internal Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan and his residency training in Anesthesiology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, both located in New York City. His expertise in Pain Management was solidified during his fellowship at UCLA Hospital.

Dr. Peterson is recognized as one of the top pain management physicians in Southern California. He has a broad range of expertise, treating acute pain, chronic pain, and cancer pain, and sometimes a combination of these. His approach to treatment is comprehensive; he evaluates the physical injury, the patient’s function, coping skills, medication use, history with substance use, daily functions, mental health, support systems, and life events. His commitment to his profession is evident in his certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine, which ensure he stays abreast of the latest advancements in his specialties.