Dr. Sonia M. Perez-Padilla, MD
Internist
3601 S 6th Ave 1-11c3 Tucson AZ, 85723About
Dr. Sonia Perez-Padilla is an internist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Perez-Padilla specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Perez-Padilla provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1992
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine -
Treatments
- Menopause
- Chronic Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Sleep Disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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Get to know Internist Dr. Sonia M. Perez-Padilla, who serves patients in Tucson, Arizona.
An experienced internist, Dr. Perez-Padilla is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of a large array of ailments and diseases in adults. She is currently working at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona.
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) serves over 171,000 Veterans located in eight counties in Southern Arizona and one county in Western New Mexico. SAVAHCS is a 295-bed hospital providing primary care and sub-specialty health care in numerous medical areas for eligible Veterans. It also provides our Veterans with quality care at seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics located at Safford, Casa Grande, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Green Valley, Northwest and Southeast Tucson.
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Perez-Padilla graduated with her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She then went on to perform her residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Morningside.
Alongside her clinical role, she serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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