Dr. Patrick Padilla Orthopedic Surgeon

As an experienced physician with more than 25 years of specialization in Orthopedics, I take a interactive approach to caring for my patients.

Patient Reviews

I believe the most important aspects of providing quality care are establishing a relationship with my patients and involving them in treatment plan. I believe that knowledgeable patients make the best decisions about their own treatment. That’s why I explain every step of the diagnostic process. I want my patients to understand their condition. How it developed and how various treatment approaches can improve or repair the problem. When we consider treatment alternatives, I present a realistic outlook on the results we can achieve. I’ll also be frank about any risks that might be involved. Surgery is only one of many treatment options. Many of my patients never need to have surgery – many times rehabilitation of the injured area is all that is needed.

Athletic participation has had a tremendous influence on my decision to become and Orthopedic Surgeon. In High School I participated in 4 Varsity sports, and was selected as an All-American in Water Polo. I attended Pepperdine University participating in Swimming and Water Polo, were we reached the NCAA Final Four on 2 occasions. I also began working as a Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard in 1979 and continue to work several days each summer at the beach. In 1982, I graduated from Pepperdine University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in Sports Medicine.

I believe that my experiences in community service combined with my athletic and academic achievements created the foundation of my desire to pursue a career as a physician. As a graduate of the UCLA School of Medicine in 1988, and residency training at Duke University in 1994, I have had the opportunity to receive training from pioneers in Orthopedics. I have a broad experience in General Orthopedics, and have achieved sub-specialty certification in Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. My experience also includes work as a consultant physician to USA Triathlon, treating World and Olympic Champion athletes

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and two boys, skiing, hiking and going to the beach.

Education

Undergraduate
1978 - 1982

Bachelor of Science. Sports Medicine, Magna Cum Laude
Pepperdine University, Seaver College
Malibu, California
Graduate
1982 - 1984

Exercise Physiology
University of California, Los Angeles
Medica1 School
1984 - 1988

Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
School of Medicine
Residency

1988 - 1989
Internship

Duke University Medical Center
General and Thoracic Surgery
1989 - 1990
Resident

Duke University Medical Center
General and Thoracic Surgery
1990 - 1993
Resident

Duke University Medical Center
Orthopaedic Surgery
1993 - 1994
Chief Resident

Duke University Medical Center.
Orthopaedic Surgery

North Carolina Central University, Department of Athletics
Resident Team Physician
July 1991 - June 1992
Duke University, Department of Athletics
Resident Team Physician
July 1992 - June 1993
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Ocean Lifeguard
April 1979 - Present
U.S.A. Triathlon Team
Physician Consultant
April 1996 - Present
I.T.U. World Triathlon Championships 1996, 1997, 2001

Achievements

NCAA Waterpolo Championship Final Four 1978, 1980
Ironman Triathlon World Championship - Hawaii Ironman 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000
Team USA, ITU World Triathlon Championship 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005
U.S.A. Triathlon All-American 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001
U.S.A. Sprint Triathlon Master’s National Champion 2000

Recreational Activities

Skiing, Triathlon, Hiking, Fishing, Windsurfing, Adventure Racing, Mountain Biking

Practice History

American Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
CA
1995-1998
Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
CA
1998-2005
Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
CA
2006-2017
Direct Orthopedic Care
CA
2018-Present

Hospital Affiliation

Scripps Memorial Hospital
CA
1995-Present
Active Staff

Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC)

Presentations

Melanoma of the Hand. L. Scott Levin, M.D., Patrick J. Padilla, M.D., James R. Urbaniak, M.D., Hilliard Seigler, M.D., Southern Orthopaedic Association. Whistler, British Columbioa, Canada. August 1992. *American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Phoenix , Arizona, November, 1992.
Melanoma of the Forearm and Upper Arm. Patrick J. Padilla, M.D., Hilliard Seigler, M.D., James R. Ur b a n i ak , M.D., L. Scott Levin, M.D., American Orthopaedic Association Residents Conference. Seattle, Washington, March 1993.
Melanoma of the Upper Extremity. Patrick J. P.adilla, M. D., Hilliard, Seigler, M.D., James R. Urbaniak, .D., L. Scott Levin, M.D. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA. February 1994.

Publications

Melanoma of the Hand . L. Scott Levin, M.O., Patrick J. Padilla, M.D., James R. Urbaniak, M.D., Hilliard Seigler, M.D. Submitted to the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Anterior. Capsular Impingement Syndrome in the Athlete's Ankle. A. Bartolozzi, M.D., B. Mandelbaum, M.D., G. Finerman, M. D, J.Zachazewsky MS, PT, A'l'C, P.J. Padilla, MS, M. Meye:rson, M.D.Jefferson Orthopaedic Journal. 1987, Volume 16.