This man is so unprofessional, rude, condescending. He is extremely argumentative and has an empathy chip missing. His bedside manner was atrocious. I was a new patient( and last). He looked scruffy, 2 day growth, red eyes. He looked as though he had a hard night. I would not recommend this so called doctor ever. read more

Dr. Padilla was very professional, courteous, has a great knowledge in his field. He gave me steroids injections in both shoulders and few days later I feel much better and able to move my shoulders and arms around. It feels amazing to live without pain. Thank you Dr. Padilla. Everyone in that office was amazing, his assistant was kind, gentle and friendly. The 2 ladies in radiology were extremely caring by acknowledging how much in pain I was and they took their time in making sure I wasn't in pain as they took X-ray for my shoulders. I highly recommend this office. read more

Broke my foot late Wed night was seen in ER the Dr there told me possibly needed pins, got referred to Padilla because he was the "on-call" ortho. Called early Thursday and was told by the receptionist to call back between 4-4:30.. when I called back the office was closed! The answering service said they weren't sure why she would tel me that since th office had been closing at 3:45 since March 1, 2020!!! Always she did not tell me the office would be closed Friday for 4th of July. Called Monday got an appointment for that same day at 2. Went in and was treated like I was off the street. Wasn't seen for my 2:30 appt till until 3:10! 40 minutes late. Was taken to an exam room, zero vitals were taken. Sat in the room for another 15 minutes at least. Was told by the nurse the Padilla was on the phone. 15 minutes later he came in looked at my chart and x-rays for maybe a total of 3-5 minutes. Said yep it's broken but no surgery. I'll have my nurse come take off your splint and we'll look at your foot. Nurse came in and cut my splint from the ER off with kitchen scissors!!! Threw it all in the trash. 20 minutes later after seeing another patient next door to me laughing, the dr returned. Looked at my foot... poked where it was broken several times got up and walked out of the room.. I heard him asking the nurse where my splint was.. she walked in and sighed and said sorry and rolled her eyes and pulled the splint OUT OF THE TRASH CAN!!!! And said my insurance has to approve any procedures. I asked what? Padilla walked in and said since I was a scripps hmo insurance they could not give me a walking boot unless it was ore-approved by my insurance and proceeded to grab a couple ace bandages and grabbed the fiberglass splint the nurse pulled out of the trash can.. said I needed to put it back on. I refused of course since it had been in the trash can and at a medical facility!!! I've never been so appalled in my life!!! I've never seen a dr pull anything out of the trash and try to reuse it on a patient!!! This man should not have a medical license!!!!!!! He proceeded to tell me how I could turn this into a situation where I may need surgery! I said not with you I wont! And started walking out on my crutches! He followed and told his receptionist to schedule me for 2-3 wks for an X-ray! And I kept walking right to my car!!!! This man is disgraceful!!!! He should be ashamed of himself! If he needed to put another splint on my foot then he should have done so with new material! Not my old stuff out of the garbage can!!!! Disgusting. I've never been tested so poorly by a medical faculty in all my life!!!! I will proceed to Repaire this man to the California medical board. He should not be seeing patients let alone doing surgeries. I couldn't even imagine how he would be in that kind of environment!!! Shame on you Padilla!!!! Ps. I'm now on crutches with nothing on my foot with a broken bone! Smh read more

Avoid if you are dealing with a unique injury! Dr Padilla has royally mishandled my great toe fracture injury from an acute motorcycle accident. It is 7 weeks post-injury and I am at the same pain level and inability to walk as the day I came in. Grossly misguided from the beginning and instructed me to begin putting weight on my leg and even drive much too soon, putting great stress on the injury and making it worse. Arrogant attitude around the whole office, esp Dr Padilla. The front desk people were also incredibly short and impersonal. Dr Padilla was very short and passive during each visit, providing minimal guidance outside of wearing a medical boot for healing, and ultimately gave an incorrect prognosis. I'm seeing a new doctor that has a multi tiered approach to mitigate the damage done and set me straight - hoping for the best. read more

Pacific Orthopedic & Sports Medicine - Outstanding, knowledgeable and thorough. As a 62 year old woman challenged with Fibromyalgia and some other issues, I am no stranger to PAIN. However, when I went to see Dr. Patrick Padilla, I was desperate for relief from the extreme pain in my shoulder, neck and shoulder blade. Diagnosis was quick, and treatment immediate. I needed HELP.... and the very pleasant Dr. Patrick Padilla provided the information and assistance needed to help resolve my condition. I understand it will take hard work and commitment on MY part, if my issues are to continue improving, and I will follow doctor's orders to a tee!!! The prescription for anti inflammatory and referral to Pacific Physical Therapy (right there at the same location), was exactly what I needed. My pain was reduced enough to allow for some healing therapy and strengthening exercises. Melissa and Evan make an outstanding therapy team, at Pacific Physical Therapy! While teaching me how to care for myself, you both made me feel so much better... And your humor helped take the edge off of being in pain. The Front Desk and support staff at Dr. Padilla's Office and Pacific Physical Therapy are exemplary! They are ALL efficient, caring and friendly! Thank you, Dr. Padilla's Office and Pacific Physical Therapy, for all your help and for making recovery FUN! read more

I had my rotator cuff surgery with Dr. Padilla. He was very patient explaining the procedure and what to expect. I had an incredible experience. The front desk is fantastic. The entire office was so helpful and understanding. It's now been almost a year since the surgery, my arm is so much better than before the surgery. read more

This is an example of a guy who made a bad career choice. Worst example of a doctor I have ever come across. Terrible bedside manner - no care or compassion for the patient. Also argues with patients and is not willing to accommodate patients. He has no regard for others or what they are going through. I give this doctor an F---. There are many great doctors out there and this is not one of them. Don't waste your money or time on this hack. I'm giving Dr. Padilla one star only because Yelp does not allow me to give him zero stars. read more

Called to make appointment with Dr Padilla after he had performed surgery on my 1st grader for a double break and he was a terrific surgeon at that time. Today I called (6 years later) as my son is now almost 13yo and a very active competitive basketball player experiencing severe knee pain & swelling. When I called to make an appointment I spoke with Gigi...she was incredibly condescending, made me feel extremely unimportant as a potential return patient... with every question she made me feel like Dr. Padilla didn't have time for me so I finally just said it's ok and I will find another physician since it was clear they have too many patients at this time. Don't waste your time calling if you were an old patient of his or trying to see him as a new patient. They don't need or want your business. There are plenty of great physicians in San Diego with phenomenal office staff to make your unpleasant health issue more pleasant. read more

Probably the most rude and unprofessional doctor I have seen in my life. I had an appointment as new patient, checked in, filled out the paper work, waited ,and walked into the doctor's room to wait for him. In the meantime, an assistant came by and asked me to take a Xray of my elbows (got the appointment for an issue with my elbows). I cordially tell him that I would like to wait to see the Doctor before I take any Xrays. The reason is the I always try to minimize the amount of radiation I get in my body and take Xrays if it is strictly necessary. And even more, I wanted to discuss first with the Doctor before proceeding with Xrays so I could explain the actual reason why I was there. Dr. Padilla, who was probably nearby and heard what I was saying to the assistant got inmediatamente in the room. He said he was the Doctor and that I had to take Xrays before he saw me. I politely tell him that I prefer to talk with him first about the reason for my visit instead of taking Xrays right away. He mentions that he is now attending someone else and that I should take the Xrays now so he can go attend someone else and when he comes back he has the Xrays. He also says that even if he sees me, he is going to request the Xrays anyways. At this point, I tell him that I prefer to talk with him about the reason I was there and then take Xrays if necessary. He asks me what do I do for living, I answered, I am an engineer and he tells me how would I feel if someone told me how to do my job. From here, the conversation gets worse and we get to a point that I either take Xrays or leave. So I left. I was shocked on how unprofessional and childish his behavior was. Dr. Padilla never asked me a single question about the reason for my visit, he just played by the book. I could have had something superficial in my skin and I would have an unnecessary Xray done. I you are looking for a systematized Doctor unable to see and talk to the person behind the case, Dr. Padilla is a great option for you. read more

Dr Padilla was good to work with. He repaired a torn meniscus and the outcome even a year later is great. I am back to running every day and have zero pain. I have referred other family and friends to him. The office staff were very professional and have no complaints or suggestions. All good! read more

I was hit by drunk driver and spent 3 days in hospital 7/1/18. Rib fractures, 13 cm hematoma including pectoral muscle and several broken ribs. The process for in-net work referrals was approximately 1 month from doc visit for referral to appt and My PCP was going to send me back to laborious hospital patient care work without even an evaluation for my severe chest and shoulder pain. Being my own advocate I sought an immediate orthopedic Consult. Dr. Padilla and DOC were the ONLY office available to see me within the next business day( I called numerous "same day" offices in San Diego county). They sent a text reminder with address and contact info.- helpful. The front desk wait was good/normal. I had an iPad to use to complete patient Info.- easy and efficient. Once in the room with William (docs assistant) concerns were attentively received and communicated well William to Dr. Padilla. Ive noticed it seems providers get a bad version of the old game "telephone" when staff relay concerns and symptoms of pt to dr. This was not the case there. Everything was on point. I got the feeling Dr. Padilla's office was busy that day. However he made sure to confirm and thoroughly examine me, account for pictures of injurys and read through medical notes and procedures. He was Very thorough. He is the doc who will inquire, assess and confirm to make sure his assessments are on point. I am a trama involved therapist at a major hospital and know when I see it. And when I left that day I had recommendations for plan of care that made sence, with instructions to take back to my PCP. He went above and beyond to make sure I would not incur additional injury OR financial burden. ( as he was not a covered physician in my HMO.) I felt validated, satisfied and truly cared for. I'd drive another 50 minutes to his office any time. I expected much and I received much more. They deserve this five star referral. Lonni Ocampo RRT, Sharp Memorial Hospital read more

Dr. Patrick Padilla is an excellent surgeon! After an unfortunate accident in the rain forest of Peru, I was able to get back home to Scripps Hospital in Encinitas. I had broken my ankle in 3 places & did not want to have surgery there. Luckily, Dr. Padilla was on call when I arrived and he repaired my ankle very successfully in 2010. Now, four years later I have no problems with it at all. He also did knee replacement for me in 2011 and then did the other knee in 2013. I am so pleased with the results. I now can walk 5 miles a day with no problem. After 3 successful surgeries I highly recommend Dr. Patrick Padilla at Pacific Orthopaedics. Linda Taylor, Carlsbad, CA. read more

My 88 yr old mother had emergency hip repair surgery. At her follow-up 3 weeks later, she was still having pain and asked him for assistance. He punted, telling her she'd need to make an appointment to see her GP for pain relief. HE DID THE SURGERY. His office is in a state a real disrepair and is reflective of his lack of interest in other things as well. read more

I met this person 20 years ago over a work related injury. Because of his misdiagnosis and malingering I lost my career and function of my right arm due to irretractable pain. I have been 100% disabled for 20 years. Had this charlatan correctly diagnosed and treated my injury correctly I would still have my career and full suctioning. read more

This review posts under my husband's name, but happy to sign my own name - Ellen S. I had been diagnosed with SI joint dysfunction and had been treated for that with everything under the sun for six years. I asked for a referral to an ortho doc, hoping they could kill the nerves in the joint, or do anything else that might help. Dr. Padilla looked at the SI joint MRI and said "this doesn't explain your pain." I argued with him, because so many doctors have told me they "can't see" what's wrong, and then they become dismissive. But Dr. Padilla had reviewed my old records before he met with me, and he quickly went on to say that the 2013 lumbar MRI indicated the source of pain. He sent me for a new MRI, whereupon it became clear exactly what the problem was. He showed me on the computer, and referred me for spinal injections. The first one resulted in my being able to walk for miles every day for ten days afterward (I was so excited I overdid it, but that's okay - I get another injection soon). I hadn't been able to walk much for years. I can't thank Dr. Padilla enough for paying attention and doing his job. It's sort of a miracle in my life right now. read more

I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Padilla after being involved in an automobile accident in which I suffered a broken ankle and wrist. In the emergency room his calm manner and clear explanation of my injuries help to reduce my fear. He detailed what would be necessary to treat my injuries and how long it would be before I could expect to be healed. After being released from the hospital my experience at the office was exceptional. His staff went out of their way to help with scheduling my appointment and assisting me as I was unable to yet put weight on my fractured ankle. I am happy to say that I have had a full recovery and am back to all the activities that I enjoy. I had nothing like the experience that was previously posted about Dr. Padilla and his staff. I would give him my highest recommendation and have referred others to his practice who have had similar experiences to mine. read more

Dr. Padilla may be a good surgeon but his bedside manner is lacking. In my two visits, he was very condescending and flat mean to me. After my final visit, I had to sit in my car for ten minutes before I could safely drive away as I was so shaken up by his treatment of me. I decided to switch to another doctor and have been very happy. I would not recommend his services unless he was the only choice available. However, his front office staff was wonderfully nice and helpful. So go figure... read more

Dr. Padilla and staff took excellent care of me when I had to have surgery on my broken ankle. I have never had any pain or problems since. He also took care of a broken wrist with the same results. I will never let any one but him touch me or a family member because he is a very talented surgeon. He tells you what it takes to get well and if you cant handle the truth it will also take work on your side then go somewhere else and trust me you will not have such outstanding results read more

This is regarding the front desk, not the physician, as we never actually had an opportunity to see the physician. I have been in healthcare management for over 25 years, so, I am speaking from significant and notable experience. The front desk: A horrific representation, with little to no regard for customer service whatsoever. Terrible. Argumentative. Dismissive. Rude. Unprofessional. Off putting. Not helpful. My husband was involved in an auto accident (he was hit by a car on his motorcycle) at 40mph and sustained a foot fracture. The ER referred us to Dr. Padilla for follow up and treatment of the fracture within 2 days. We made an appointment and informed them of the circumstances and they stated they do not bill 3rd party insurance, therefore, we would need to pay a $200 deposit. NO PROBLEM. We arrive for our appointment and when asked for the $200 deposit, I provided my debit card. She replied "cash only" and when I replied it is debit, same as cash, she replied "the doctor doesn't see it that way" and she didn't offer up any options until I inquired. I made a comment that they should clearly communicate their "cash only" policy to patients in the future. She replied argumentatively "we always do." CLEARLY NOT!!! Let's say for completely hypothetical purposes they did mention "cash only", please do NOT argue with me, your patient, the people that make it possible for you to get paid. We are the soul purpose for you having a job. Don't argue with your customers. Just simply say "I am sorry for the misunderstanding, there is a cash machine for your convenience just down the street at the US bank." BUT NO..........she abruptly pointed to the corner of the building and said "there is an ATM right out there" and dismissed me. While leaving my husband to fill out paperwork, I went outside the building to where she pointed to look for an ATM, nowhere in sight. I come back into the office to get more clarification on where this said ATM is located and I am ignored. "Excuse me, where is the ATM?" She replies rudely "it is down the street in the strip mall shopping area." She couldn't have mentioned that in the first place?????? At this time, I am quite frustrated as she could have politely mentioned that before. Again, I state, it would be really helpful and patient's would really appreciate clearer communication. They want your cash, but they don't want to be clear about it, OR, aid you in guiding you to where you can retrieve cash in a professional or kind way. I make my way down the street to the ATM. Meanwhile my husband is filling out paperwork in the reception area and he hears the receptionist asking around to other staff members "did you tell her to bring cash" and the other staff member replies "yes, of course" and my husband is thinking and verbally states to the staff, "seriously, my wife is going to get the cash, why are you continuing on about this and most importantly, are you calling my wife a liar?" Needless to say, we are fed up by the rudeness, dismissiveness, lack of clear communication and my husband states "we are not getting off to a good start here, I don't think I want to be seen here." It was so off putting and unprofessional. We have NEVER written a review before, but this experience left us really dissatisfied and disappointed. The point is not if they did or did not tell me to bring cash, the point is how you handle customers moving forward. It is just a simple common courtesy to be respectful. I asked to speak with the office manager. Patrick, OM comes out into the waiting area and I suggest we take it to his office. I am not offered a chair to sit, but rather a corner to stand where I relay my concerns and negative experience/poor treatment. Patrick repeatedly states he was on the phone while our incident occurred. I relay that is irrelevant, I am a customer in front of you now, relaying to you my experience/concerns. He also states he was going to talk to MD about debit for visit as an exception. Irrelevant, I've already gone to the cash machine. Listen people!!! I clearly state that my husband and I would like an apology for the treatment we have received from his front desk gal. He reassures he will talk to the staff and the doctor. I step out to check on my husband and when I come back, Patrick is back at his desk, business as usual, not addressing staff or anyone regarding our concerns of mistreatment. I stated I would prefer to tell the doctor myself about our experience today, he should be made aware of how his practice is being represented negatively, however, I am no longer going to pay anything in order to share my experience and leave. We went elsewhere and had an excellent experience. And, they accept credit/debit cards for deposits and payment, no issues. As would every other office we called during our research. Treatment horrible. Cash for medicine also seems shady. read more

Dr. Patrick Padilla is a top notch surgeon and physician. He practices the art of medicine. I am so thankful for the beautiful care I received from him and his staff. I fractured my ankle hiking and was lucky to have him as the 'on call orthopedic surgeon' . He was thoughtful and patient in the ER explaining my surgery options. He did an excellent job on the surgery (lots of hardware for a fractured tibia and fibula). I am thrilled with the outcome - walking 3 miles a day after 5 months. He was attentive, thorough, kind and gentle in my follow up appointments. Highly recommended! (Already have sent my husband and friend...) read more

My son broke his arm and ER referred us to Dr. Padilla. The office had my son in within 48 hours and scheduled in the surgery center the day after that. He had a great chairside manor with my 12 year old that put us both at ease and was thorough in explaining what was needed. He was cautious, and meticulous in my sons 12 week healing process. After working 16+ years in the healthcare field myself, I am grateful to have found Dr. Padilla and his staff to handle this unpleasant situation. read more

Dr. Padilla was a referral given to me at Scripps in Encinitas. Not only is his office very convenient, you just park outside the door and his office is the first one on the right. Everyone is so pleasant and very professional. Dr. Padilla thoroughly explained the breaks in my foot and how long the healing process would take. I'm normally very nervous going to any doctor, but Dr. Padilla is very pleasant and soft spoken. I would definitely recommend him! On top of this, he has wonderful physical therapists, in the office...sohe watches over them and your recovery. read more

Back in April 2014 I sustained a tear to my left meniscus. Since I recently moved to san diego from NY, I relied on a list of specialists given to me by my Gynecologist. NOt knowing any of them, I picked Dr. Padilla based upon his office location and his education and training sites. I was able to get an appointment within a week of my call. The office staff were all personable and helpful. Dr. Padilla was easy to talk with and listened carefully to my explanation of knee pain and how it happened. Immediately upon examining my knee he diagnosed the tear, even before the x-ray. He also predicted that the pain would not get better on it's own. He explained the non-surgical and surgical options to me and answered all my questions. We agreed that I would give it some time and see if it improved. He was right about the pain not getting any better and so in June he performed a menisectomy . Surgery went very well and so did recovery, including physical therapy. Dr Padilla is a highly qualified orthopedic surgeon, and I highly recommend him to anyone needing a consultation or surgery. Now 5 months after surgery, I can do anything with the knew without pain! read more