Alfonso J. Padilla, MD
Accepting New Patients

Alfonso J. Padilla, MD

  • Sleep Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
Santa Monica Pulmonary Sleep Clinic |

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

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Medical Services

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

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
157 total ratings | 25 reviews
5.0
May 29, 2025
answered all questions. made a plan
5.0
May 28, 2025
Listened to all my concerns, explained everything in a way i could understand, reasonable follow up plans.
5.0
May 27, 2025
Quick, easy appointment
5.0
May 21, 2025
Very efficient doctors and nurses.
5.0
May 20, 2025
It went very well had a nice conversation with the Dr and his assistant