Cristina M. Padilla
Experienced in Arthritis

Dr. Cristina M. Padilla

Rheumatology
UPMC
UPMC Rheumatology, Cranberry, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
20130 Route 19, Suite 2300, 
Cranberry Twp, PA 
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10 Years of Experience

Experienced in Arthritis
UPMC
UPMC Rheumatology, Cranberry, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
20130 Route 19, Suite 2300, 
Cranberry Twp, PA 
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Overview

Cristina Padilla, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at University of Rochester Medical Center and her medical degree at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

Dr. Padilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Scleroma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Arthritis.

Graduate Year
2016
Specialties
Rheumatology
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

UPMC Rheumatology, Cranberry, Part of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
20130 Route 19, Suite 2300, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Call: 724-772-5830
Other Locations
UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center
3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-530-6281

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


12 Total Publications

LOXHD1 and RHOB Expression by Monocytes Predicts Progressive Systemic Sclerosis associated Interstitial Lung Disease.
LOXHD1 and RHOB Expression by Monocytes Predicts Progressive Systemic Sclerosis associated Interstitial Lung Disease.
Journal: Arthritis care & research
Published: February 14, 2025
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