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Kristen Irene Padilla, DO
Specialty: Primary Care, Pediatrics
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
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Kristen Irene Padilla, DO
Pediatrics
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    • About
    Dr. Padilla is originally from the Detroit suburbs. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her medical degree from Michigan State University. She completed her pediatric residency at Rush University Children’s Hospital in Chicago. She worked in private practice for nearly four years prior to relocating back to Michigan. She is board certified in pediatrics with career interests in newborn care and the management of children with complex medical needs. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two young boys, swimming and cheering for Michigan sports

    Areas of Practice

    >Newborn care, breastfeeding and coordinating care for children with complex medical needs.

    Locations
    • Pediatric Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 110
      Floor 1
      Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201       Get Directions

    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training
    Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2012

    Residency
    Rush University Medical Center - GME, Pediatrics, 2015

    Board Certifications
    Pediatrics

    Professional Organizations
    American Academy of Pediatrics

    Patient Ratings & Comments

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    Patient Ratings

    153 Patient Ratings

    Patient Comments

    February 19, 2026 - "Dr. Padilla is friendly, calming, and so good with our kids. She involves them in care appropriately and explains things well to us. Thank you!"

    February 4, 2026 - "Dr Padilla is amazing. She genuinely shows care and concern to her patients, we never feel rushed, and she is always so helpful with ideas for how to encourage growth and development with our child."

    January 31, 2026 - "Dr. Padilla is wonderful!"

    January 9, 2026 - "We love Dr Padilla"

    November 15, 2025 - "Dr. Padilla is warm, patient, and compassionate. She explains conditions and treatment plans in a way that helps us feel informed and at ease. She is also so good with interacting with [...], helping her feel a part of the care plan."

    October 12, 2025 - "Dr. Padilla is consistently attentive, caring, and focused on helping my child feel better. She is not our primary doc, but we have seen her several times over the years for sick visits and know that she will help solve problems. She remembers my child and seems very much part of my child's care team."

    September 27, 2025 - "Dr. Padilla is the best! She remembers all of the nuances about each of my children and creates an open, supportive environment for us all to ask questions."

    September 17, 2025 - "I recommend Dr Padilla to everyone"

    July 8, 2025 - "Dr. Padilla understands the challenges parents face and eased our worries about a new diagnosis of [...] for our younger child. My son gets nervous at appointments but Dr. Padilla puts him at ease by being patient, kind, taking her time, and using techniques to help him through the exam. We are so glad she is our children's doctor."