Dr. Maria Del Rosari Penaloza, MD

Dr. Maria Penaloza is a family medicine physician with four decades of experience caring for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Mayor De San Simon Facultad De Medicina and completed her residency training at Southside Hospital. Her extensive experience spans 41 years of providing comprehensive primary care to families and individuals. Dr. Penaloza is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Penaloza practices at Altamed Medical Group in Los Angeles, California, where she focuses on managing common health conditions that affect families. She treats high cholesterol in children and teens, helping young patients establish healthy habits early in life. Her expertise includes managing hypertension and hyperlipidemia through comprehensive care approaches. Dr. Penaloza also incorporates physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans when appropriate. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.