Vanessa Anaya, PA-C
Professional Education:
Vanessa earned her undergraduate degree in International Development Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. She then pursued medicine at The George Washington University, where she graduated from the Physician Assistant Program, earning a Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS).
She began her career in hematology and oncology at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, a Center of Excellence for inpatient acute leukemia and lymphoma treatment. Vanessa is honored to join the compassionate team at Pacific Cancer Care in serving patients along the beautiful Central California Coast.
Certifications
Certified – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Certified – Physician Assistant Board of California
Honors and Memberships
Member, American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Personal
Beyond medicine, Vanessa enjoys life on the Monterey Peninsula where she shares a home with her husband, daughter, and their 20-pound tabby cat, Joey. She finds joy in nature, painting, fiber arts, pottery, and dancing with her daughter.