About
Anthony Padula, MD, is a Senior Physician at My Doctor Medical Group, bringing double board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He earned his MD from Thomas Jefferson University, completed a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, then went on to fellowship training in Rheumatology at UCSF. His clinical expertise spans the full scope of general internal medicine alongside subspecialty care in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and osteoporosis.
Dr. Padula is known among patients for his willingness to pursue root causes and his command of both conventional and holistic approaches. As a former competitive rower, he brings firsthand knowledge of nutrition, exercise physiology, and performance psychology to his clinical work.
Education & Training
Medical School
Thomas Jefferson University
Residency
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Fellowship
Rheumatology, UCSF
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Padula right for?
Dr. Padula works well for adults seeking both a primary care physician and a rheumatology specialist in one relationship. Patients managing rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or osteoporosis benefit from his subspecialty depth. He also serves patients focused on preventive medicine, nutrition, and physical performance. Those who want a physician who pursues root causes rather than quick fixes tend to connect well with his approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Padula specializes in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and osteoporosis alongside the full scope of general internal medicine. He also brings clinical expertise in preventive medicine and sports medicine. His dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology means patients can address both primary care and rheumatologic concerns with the same physician.
Yes. Dr. Padula holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He completed his fellowship training in Rheumatology at UCSF after a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Dr. Padula earned his MD from Thomas Jefferson University. He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics before pursuing fellowship training in Rheumatology at UCSF.
Dr. Padula pursues root causes rather than focusing solely on symptom management. He draws on both conventional medicine and holistic approaches when building a care plan. His background as a competitive rower also informs how he counsels patients on nutrition, exercise, and performance.
Yes. Dr. Padula's dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology allows him to manage both roles. Patients benefit from integrated care without needing separate referrals for rheumatologic concerns.
Yes. As a former competitive rower, Dr. Padula brings firsthand knowledge of exercise physiology, nutrition, and performance psychology. He incorporates that background into his clinical work, particularly for patients with active lifestyles or performance-related health goals.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026