Summary

I provide a whole-person care approach to my patients while focusing on skillful care of their specific surgical needs.   Becoming a surgeon allows me to connect with people during times of life which are often stressful and uncertain.  The physician-patient relationship is very meaningful to me and is the primary reason I became a doctor.Special Clinical Interests: Thoracic Oncology, Benign Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Personal Interests: Skiing, wakeboarding/wakesurfing, small-boat sailing, playing the cello, spending time with family

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Thoracic Surgery, University of California, Davis
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Surgical Services - Dignity Health Medical Group - Redding, CA

2656 Edith Ave.Redding, CA 96001
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgeryNurse PractitionerEmergency MedicinePain Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.2 
42 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Redding , CARedding , CASan Andreas , CAChico , CA
Med School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David L. Penner

  • Aetna
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Hometown Health
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. David L. Penner has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Thoracic Surgery, University of California, Davis

Residency

General Surgery, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Medical School

Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA

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Dr. David Penner speaks English.
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Dr. David Penner is affiliated with University Of California Davis Medical Center.

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