Dr. Padilla specializes in pediatric general and thoracic surgery. His clinical interests include pediatric surgical oncology, pediatric endocrine surgery and the correction of chest wall malformations. Dr. Padilla's research interests focus on the use of novel technologies in pediatric surgical disease and the surgical management of rare pediatric endocrine conditions. His research efforts have been funded by the NIH and FDA. Dr. Padilla is certified by the American Board of Surgery in pediatric surgery and general surgery.