About
Dr. Rose E. Paiva earned dual bachelor's degrees from the University of Arizona in Molecular and Cell Biology (1990) and Microbiology (1991). She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno in 1996. Her internship and residency in Family Medicine both took place at the University of California, Davis Medical Center, where she trained from 1996 through 1999.
Dr. Paiva holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and carries certifications in sclerotherapy, advanced acne treatment, and advanced chemical peels. She is also certified across seven laser platforms: Candela, Altus, Cutera, Lumenis, Alderm, Cynosure, and Fotona. Her clinical focus spans aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, hormone management, sexual health through menopause and andropause, nutritional counseling, and functional medicine. She holds active licenses in both Nevada and California. Professional memberships include the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, and the American Medical Association. The National Consumers Advisory Board recognized her as America's Best Physician in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine in 2018. The Consumers Research Council of America named her among America's Top Family Doctors in Family Medicine and Aesthetics from 2004 through 2010. She treats each patient as a partner, favoring shared decision-making and a food-first philosophy of wellness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Arizona, B.S. Molecular and Cell Biology (1990); University of Arizona, B.S. Microbiology (1991)
Medical School
University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, NV — Doctorate of Medicine, 1996
Residency
Family Medicine, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA (1997-1999)
Additional Training
Internship: University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA (1996-1997)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Paiva right for?
Dr. Paiva suits adults seeking a physician who integrates primary care with aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. Patients managing hormone imbalance, menopause, andropause, or sexual health concerns will find focused, experienced care. Her nutritional and supplement-based approach appeals to patients who prefer wellness strategies beyond prescriptions. Adults interested in skin treatments such as laser therapy, chemical peels, or sclerotherapy benefit from her extensive aesthetic certifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Paiva treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine and aesthetic care. Her clinical focus includes hormone imbalance, menopause, andropause, sexual health disorders, acne, and other skin conditions. She also manages chronic disease prevention and general primary care needs.
Yes. Dr. Paiva holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also carries Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification and serves as a Certified Medical Review Officer.
Dr. Paiva offers sclerotherapy, chemical peels, acne treatment, and laser treatments. She holds certifications across seven laser platforms: Candela, Altus, Cutera, Lumenis, Alderm, Cynosure, and Fotona. She also performs aesthetic consultations as part of her anti-aging medicine focus.
Dr. Paiva earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno in 1996. She completed both her internship and her Family Medicine residency at the University of California, Davis Medical Center between 1996 and 1999.
Dr. Paiva treats nutrition as a cornerstone of health. She incorporates nutritional counseling and dietary supplement guidance into each patient's plan. She believes healthcare decisions should be made collaboratively, with the patient as an active partner in their own care.
Yes. Dr. Paiva manages hormone needs for patients navigating menopause, andropause, and related conditions. She also addresses sexual health as part of her hormone management services.
Dr. Paiva holds memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, the American Medical Association, and the Botox Physician Network.
Yes. The National Consumers Advisory Board named Dr. Paiva America's Best Physician in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine in 2018. The Consumers Research Council of America recognized her among America's Top Family Doctors in Family Medicine and Aesthetics each year from 2004 through 2010.
Dr. Paiva maintains affiliations with Renown Hospital and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, both in the Reno area.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026