meet our team
Paul Anthony Madera, MD, FAAP
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. Madera
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
The Lion King
What is your favorite children's book and why?
Amelia Bedelia stories. I am a Father to two little girls and these happen to be our favorites at bedtime.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Nerf Vortex Football
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My parents
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Sports, cooking and reading.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
Started as a High School Volunteer in the Playroom at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Evolved into wanting to do more to keep kids happy and healthy.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
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Doctor of Medicine from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston (2011 - 2015)
Residency:
Nicklaus Children's Hospital (2015 - 2018)
Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology - California State University, Long Beach.
Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics, Massachusetts Medical Society