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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 37 years of experience
  • Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County 351 Santa Fe Dr Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
  • (760) 633-3130

Brief Intro

Dr. Padilla has been practicing Orthopaedic Surgery in San Diego since 1995. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a sub-specialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Padilla attended undergraduate school at Pepperdine University receiving a B.S. degree in Sports Medicine. At the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) he pursued graduate studies in Kinesiology as well as his Doctor of Medicine degree. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Padilla has a long resume of athletic accomplishments. He was a Division 1 two-sport athlete in Swimming and Waterpolo competing in the NCAA Championship Final Four, a 5x finisher of the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon National Champion, and 5x member of the USA Triathlon Team. If you are a elite athlete or weekend warrior Dr. Padilla has the training, experience and is committed to helping you acheive your goals.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Duke University Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla - 1988

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Orthopaedic Specialists Of North County
  • 351 Santa Fe Dr Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Sciatica
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
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Procedures Performed

  • Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Hip Replacement
  • Physical Therapy
  • Knee Replacement
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Molina Healthcare
  • Regence BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Humana
  • Golden Rule
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Tricare
  • Aetna
  • AARP
  • Health Net
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Mercy Care
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Meritain Health
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99