Alfonso J. Padilla, MD
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Alfonso J. Padilla, MD

  • Sleep Medicine
4.9
182 ratings
118 reviews
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Santa Monica Pulmonary Sleep Clinic |
1260 15th Street, Suite 600 Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-449-0939
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About

Dr. Alfonso Padilla is a sleep medicine physician who practices in Santa Monica. He is board certified in sleep medicine and pediatrics, and sees both adult and pediatric patients.

Dr. Padilla treats all sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome and circadian rhythm disorders. He practices evidence-based medicine and uses a pragmatic approach to help patients achieve the best long-term outcomes. He is also a clinical assistant professor in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Padilla received his medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. and completed his residency in pediatrics at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, New York. Upon returning to Southern California in 2005, he practiced pediatrics for 10 years. During this time, he developed an interest in sleep medicine, and completed a sleep medicine fellowship at UCLA in 2017.

When he isn't working, Dr. Padilla enjoys traveling, staying active and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Languages

English, Spanish

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Sleep Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics, 2017
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2005

Fellowships

Sleep Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, 2017
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 2005

Residency

Pediatrics, Montefiore Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2005

Degree

MD, Howard University College of Medicine, 2002

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024, 2025
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2022
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Medical Services

Sleep Medicine

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024, 2025
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2022
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
182 total ratings | 118 reviews
5.0
He spent enough time to answer all my questions and he was very helpful
5.0
Dr. Padilla was very professional, very courteous, listened carefully and responded to all my concerns.
5.0
Dr. Padilla is one of those rare doctors who really listens without pre-conceived agendas. He made concrete recommendations of how to move forward addressing my sleep challenges.
5.0
A good visit, with excellent guidance.
5.0
Provider was attentive, answered questions, and gave through information, as well as information about current medical research related to potential future treatment.
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