About Benjamin E. Padilla, MD
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.
Medical School / Education
UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA
Internship
University of California Davis, CA
Residency
University of California San Francisco, CA
Fellowship
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Surgery, Subspecialty-Pediatric Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Pectus Excavatum Repair
Colorectal surgery
The use of novel technologies in pediatric surgical disease and the surgical management of rare pediatric endocrine conditions
Rating & Reviews
Dr. Padilla was phenomenal. I was honestly expecting the provider to come in, say we will just monitor my daughter, and see us out the door. Instead he came in, very professionally introduced himself, heard us speaking Spanish to our daughter, and asked what language we prefer. He spoke Spanish to our daughter and English to my husband and I, based on our preferences. He very kindly asked how he could help and was so gentle and reassuring when talking to our daughter. Dr. Padilla spent so much time educating us and had a whole PowerPoint presentation prepared. He probably talked to us for an entire hour and still let us ask questions. Incredible bedside manner. I had originally wanted a female provider for my daughter, thinking she'd be more comfortable, but honestly, I don't see how we could have had a better experience and I'm so glad we got Dr. Padilla. He made us feel so reassured and confident. He didn't rush us at all. I know so much more about my daughter's condition after one visit with this doctor. We could tell he is very knowledgeable and skilled at what he does. I feel confident knowing he is managing her care. Please give this man a raise or an award! He is an absolute gem of a human being.
Great
He spent time explaining everything and was not rushing at all
Dr Padilla was great. Our family really appreciated his compassion :)
The doctor took his time with us, and I felt fortunate for the appointment.
Dr. Benjamin Padilla is an amazing and caring doctor _ I'm glad I got the best care for my son , definitely one of the good ones ?
Dr. Padilla was very kind and took the time to explain things to my daughter.
We really liked the way the staff treated us. The doctor inspired a lot of confidence in us and explained our daughter's problem in great detail. I appreciate his attention.
Dr Padilla is great and always has been.