4.6
9 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Maria Valbuena-Padilla is a board-certified physician specializing in pediatrics.
Dr. Valbuena-Padilla attended UC Irvine School of Medicine. She continued her education with an internship at UC Irvine Medical Center and then a pediatric residency at Valley Children’s Hospital and Valley Medical Center in Fresno, California.
Originally from Columbia, Dr. Valbuena-Padilla moved to California as a child and hasn’t left since. She has called San Diego home since 1996, when she first joined Arch Health Partners (formerly Centre for Health Care).
From an early age, Dr. Valbuena-Padilla wanted to help people feel better when they were hurt or sick. This compassion and caring led her to the practice of medicine. She specialized in pediatrics because she loves children and can identify with parents about their concerns for their children. She gets great joy from improving the life of her young patients and says her philosophy as a doctor is that partnering with her …patients on their care is the most effective tool.
In her spare time, Dr. Valbuena-Padilla enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, biking, and walking her dog. She is also fluent in Spanish.
Read More Read less Dr. Valbuena-Padilla attended UC Irvine School of Medicine. She continued her education with an internship at UC Irvine Medical Center and then a pediatric residency at Valley Children’s Hospital and Valley Medical Center in Fresno, California.
Originally from Columbia, Dr. Valbuena-Padilla moved to California as a child and hasn’t left since. She has called San Diego home since 1996, when she first joined Arch Health Partners (formerly Centre for Health Care).
From an early age, Dr. Valbuena-Padilla wanted to help people feel better when they were hurt or sick. This compassion and caring led her to the practice of medicine. She specialized in pediatrics because she loves children and can identify with parents about their concerns for their children. She gets great joy from improving the life of her young patients and says her philosophy as a doctor is that partnering with her …patients on their care is the most effective tool.
In her spare time, Dr. Valbuena-Padilla enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, biking, and walking her dog. She is also fluent in Spanish.
Quick Facts
- 45 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Community Medical Center
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Maria C Valbuena-Padilla has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Maria C Valbuena-Padilla has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
Dr. Maria C Valbuena-Padilla holds an inactive medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Community Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine in 1981.
NPI Number
Dr. Valbuena-Padilla's NPI number is 1184690273.
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