Meet Dr. Red

Anita Red, MD

Anita Red, MD, is a board-certified Adult, Adolescent, and Child Psychiatrist with specialized training that allows for a big-picture view of development across the lifespan. Dr. Red provides high-quality, whole-person care from her self-titled practice, Anita Red, MD, in Pasadena, California.

She and her team offer in-person and remote services from the Pasadena office. Telehealth treatment is also available in New York state. She believes each patient is a “whole person” and practices medicine with this in mind. She always takes a modern and thoughtful approach, using evidence-based treatment to help others compassionately.

Dr. Red obtained her MD from the University of Texas at Houston Medical School (McGovern Medical School). Before that, she completed an undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry at Howard Payne University (HPU) in Brownwood, Texas. She also achieved an Adult Psychiatry Residency at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center and a subspecialty fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. Red has been recognized for excellence in leadership, clinical care, and dedication to service. She serves in national, state, and local organizations. Currently a National Assembly representative to the American Psychiatry Association (APA), Dr. Red is also the Former President of the Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS) — an organization representing 1,000 psychiatrists in Southern California.

In addition to SCPS, Dr. Red has served as Treasurer, Secretary, Regional Councilor, Early Career Representative, and Resident/Fellow Member Representative. She has received various awards and honors throughout her career, including:

  • Being a fellow of the APA,
  • Receiving an outstanding service award from the Southern California Psychiatric Society (SCPS),
  • Being recognized as one of Los Angeles and Pasadena Magazine’s Top Doctors.

Dr. Red is not only a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Psychiatric Association (APA), and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP); she also dedicates her time outside of the office serving as one of the APA assembly representatives from Area 6.