Dr. David K. Padgett

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Dr. David K. Padgett

Dr. Padgett's goal is to restore function to his patients and improve the quality of their lives.

Specialist: Physiatrist (pronounced: fizz eye a trist)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

10/08/2025

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/how-to-stop-the-no-1-killer-of-americans-long-before-any-symptoms/ar-AA1O3fvb?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=68e673e736434bfaa15e50cd0e0146ae&ei=33

Cardiovascular disease experts propose a new approach to treating heart disease, focusing on atherosclerosis prevention and early detection

01/10/2025

Our hearts go out to the people of LA and Southern CA. Their tragedy reminds us to continue learning how to best prepare for a disaster we hope never knocks on our doors.

Know the risks of ASH:

11/24/2024

https://theconversation.com/knee-problems-tend-to-flare-up-as-you-age-an-orthopedic-specialist-explains-available-treatment-options-240383

Injuries and osteoarthritis of the knee are common. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent and treat knee pain.

10/31/2024

I decided to dress up for the clinic.
Have fun but be safe out there.
Happy Halloween

10/30/2024

https://www.doximity.com/articles/146e5939-d05f-4ee5-b24f-cae84d0ae534

Some Bay Area counties have issued health orders requiring face masks in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and other health care settings starting Nov. 1.

09/20/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/reusable-water-bottle-cleaning/

A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?

08/24/2024

Yoga could be a good exercise option for you.

04/11/2023

https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/california-covid-rules-isolation-17865628.php

Beginning Monday, California will no longer require masks for COVID-19 prevention in...

03/15/2023

https://abc7news.com/california-covid-masks-healthcare-settings-vaccine-mandate-april-3/12914844/

Starting April 3, masks will no longer be required in indoor high-risk and health care settings. Those areas include health care, long-term care, and correctional facilities as well as homeless, emergency and warming and cooling centers.

02/09/2023

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A recent study found that marriage lowers your dementia risk—and experts say there are other health benefits of partnership, too.

Address

4125 Blackhawk Plaza Circle #100
Danville, CA
94506

Telephone

+19253149222

Website

http://www.drdavidkpadgett.com/

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Dr Dave’s Story

Dr. Padgett has over 30 years of experience in Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, pain management, and much more.

Dr. Padgett's Story

David K. Padgett, D.O. was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.

In 1984, he graduated from the original osteopathic medical college, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, located in Missouri.

After completing his internship in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Padgett began his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stanford University, where he trained to be a physiatrist.

Upon graduating from Stanford in 1988, Dr. Padgett completed a four-year tour of active duty with the United States Navy at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Oakland, CA.

His first private practice position began in 1992 as Medical Director of the Contra Costa Rehabilitation Center within Los Medanos Hospital in Pittsburg, CA. Since then, Dr. Padgett has held several Medical Director positions for noteworthy rehabilitation programs.

In 1994, Dr. Padgett moved to Montgomery, Alabama to accept the position of Medical Director for the 80-bed, free-standing Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital.

Missing California, Dr. Padgett returned to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1997 to accept the position of Associate Chief in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose. At SCVMC, Dr. Padgett was the Director of the Pain Management Program and was presented with the James D. Thompson, M.D. Humanitarian Award for patient care.

In 1998, Dr. Padgett yearned to return to private practice and accepted a Medical Director position at San Ramon Rehabilitation Hospital located in San Ramon, California. He established his outpatient practice in the area as well and has been practicing in his current office location since April, 2014.

In 2005, Dr. Padgett joined a team of physicians at the nationally recognized Health Education for Living with Pain Program (HELP) in San Mateo.

Dr. Padgett joined the Rehabilitation Services Physician team at John Muir Medical Center in 2011, holding the role of Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services from 2013 to 2016.

Other Interesting Accomplishments

Former President of the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He also has been on the executive boards of the California and Alabama Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation State Societies.

Regularly maintains expertise through continuing medical education courses.

Awarded the James D. Thompson, M.D. Humanitarian Award presented by the Stanford University Residents in PM&R, 1998