Carlos Pena, PA-C
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
6501 Coyle Ave Carmichael CA, 95608About
Carlos Pena a Physician Associate practices Emergency Medicine in Woodland, CA. He prefers patients use his first name and engage him as a member of the community. He assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Providers are typically "jack of all trades and master of none." They are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. He examines patients autonomously, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods. He manages patients highs and lows of their daily lives. All the while seeking the best outcome for them and providing his best efforts to educate patients about their medical situation. He believes medicine is very much educational and the patient plays the greatest role in their outcomes. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and spending time in the outdoors riding dirt bikes at racing events. He enjoys hosting dinners with friends and family. He and his wife enjoy traveling with the family and taking in new experiences.
Education and Training
Stanford PA Program PA, MMS 2016
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- APP Lead Woodland Memorial 2017 - Present
What do you attribute your success to?
- Mentorship and family support.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Warm and tropical locations. Good food and beer.
Hobbies / Sports
- Motocross racing
Favorite professional publications
- UpToDateAJEM
Carlos Pena, PA-C's Practice location
Carmichael, CA 95608Get Direction
Carlos Pena, PA-C's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Does Cystic Fibrosis Run in the Family?
Cystic fibrosis is a disease affecting many people throughout the United States and the world. Yet, there is so much information out there that it is sometimes difficult to ascertain the most important facts. With this disease, you may have many lingering questions. How does someone get cystic...
- A Triathlon for Bloodwise
Where would anyone be without friends? There have been many experiences where friends have been a bit of light in the dark. When 30-year-old Alexandra “Pixie” Flather from a town near Aylsham, England found out that her best friend was diagnosed with Leukemia, she decided to take action. At the...
- Dark Stools
In most cases, dark stool may be due to the consumption of certain foods or medications. However, sometimes, passing dark stools may also indicate a serious medical condition. Foods such as black licorice, blueberries, or beets cause dark stool. After eating these foods, the stool becomes black,...
- Literotica Stories
Are there different genres of literotica?Literotica comprises fictional and factual stories and accounts of human sexual relationships which have the power to or are intended to arouse the reader sexually. Such erotica takes the form of novels, short stories, poetry, true-life memoirs, and sex...
- Becoming a “Hollywood” Nurse
There are so many opportunities available for someone with a nursing degree and license. Many different industries call for nurses. You don’t have to work in a hospital, clinic or nursing home. You can be a traveling nurse, a home-health nurse, or any other type of nurse that sounds wonderful to...
- What Could a Swollen Eyelid Mean?
Your eyelid’s skin is stretchy and loose with a thickness of less than 1 mm. Your eyelids can swell if there is a buildup of fluid in the tissues that surround your eyes.In most cases, swollen eyelids are not a cause for concern and can return back to its normal shape and size after a few days....
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jeff Hardin MD6501 Coyle Ave Carmichael CA 95608
- Dr. Dale P Curtis MD6501 Coyle Ave Carmichael CA 95608
- Dr. Steven Schorer MD6501 Coyle Ave Carmichael CA 95608
- Dr. Janelle L Mcgough DO6531 Pine Crest Cir Carmichael CA 95608
- Dr. Cindy Chang MD6501 Coyle Ave Carmichael CA 95608
- Dr. Jerry Oliaro DO6501 Coyle Ave Carmichael CA 95608