Dr. Jose Antonio Acosta, MD | Trusted Pain Management Specialist, Compassionate Care for Lasting Relief

Specialties:

Pain Medicine

Dr. Acosta’s Care Philosophy:

My mission is to treat every patient as if they were my own family. I focus on improving quality of life by delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that restores function. I believe in building trust through clear communication and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to healing.

Expertise:

Dr. Acosta is a board-certified pain medicine expert with over a decade of experience. He specializes in advanced, minimally invasive treatments for chronic pain, including epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation techniques. Known for his thoughtful, individualized care, Dr. Acosta helps patients manage conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, arthritis, and complex nerve pain. He trained at Cedars-Sinai and USC and has lectured at Stanford University.

Proudly Serving Tarzana, Valencia, Encino, and Glendale

Dr. Acosta sees patients in Tarzana, Valencia, Encino, and Glendale. He values the diversity and resilience of these communities, and he is passionate about providing equitable access to high-quality pain care. To him, choosing pain medicine means having the ability to blend science and medicine with compassion. He finds deep meaning and fulfillment in helping patients return to the activities they love.

Dr. Acosta fosters strong patient relationships through empathy, shared decision-making, and transparency. His multidisciplinary team ensures every patient receives coordinated, efficient care that reflects the latest research and techniques.

Over 10 Years of Excellence in Pain Medicine

With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Acosta has treated thousands of patients with chronic pain using the latest interventional procedures. He knows that chronic pain can be a frustrating and debilitating issue that affects patients of any age and background. His goal with treatment is to reduce or eliminate pain and increase the quality of life for each patient.

He specializes in:

Epidural steroid injections
Peripheral nerve blocks and stimulators
Spinal cord stimulation
Botox for chronic migraines
Radiofrequency ablation

He emphasizes a multimodal approach, combining medications, physical therapy, psychotherapy, and interventional techniques to improve outcomes and quality of life. Dr. Acosta also integrates advanced imaging and neuromodulation technologies to ensure precise, effective, and minimally invasive care.

Education

Medical Degree

MD, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Residency

Alameda Health System – Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Stanford Health Care, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Areas of Expertise

Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Fibromyalgia and CRPS
Arthritis in knees, hips, shoulders, back
Chronic migraines and nerve pain
Spinal stenosis and disc herniations
Neuromodulation (peripheral and spinal cord stimulation)
Fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided injections

Certifications & Associations

Certifications

Board Certification: Pain Medicine – American Board of Anesthesiology
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Fluoroscopy Radiation Safety Certification

Associations

American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP)
American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)
North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)

What Patients Are Saying About Dr. Jose Antonio Acosta

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Balancing Life and Work in East LA

Outside of medicine, Dr. Acosta enjoys time with his fiancé, friends, and goldendoodle named Gigi. He loves hiking, HIIT workouts, new restaurants, sports events, and concerts. He brings that same curiosity and excitement into every patient interaction.