Armando V Depala, MD

This pediatrician is the best in Petaluma, hands down. I’ve recommended him to lots of friends with little ones. He’s been my daughter’s doctor since she was little. She’s now 14. He takes time and never rushes. He’s very thorough and caring. The staff is also very helpful, and I’ve never had any trouble getting an appointment at the last minute if my daughter is not feeling well.

We love Dr. DePala, which is why we’ve been with Dr. DePala for almost 6 years. We have two kids, and they love him too. I’m still searching for an adult MD for myself using Dr. DePala as the bar my MD will need to meet.

I have to totally disagree with the other reviewer. Dr. Depala is the best. Our son, Jack, was born at Marin General three weeks premature. He was only 5 pounds, 2 ounces and we brought him home the Friday before Labor Day. I had contacted Dr. Depala and Dr. Lundergan’s offices and met with Dr. Lundergan; however, she was out of town over the holiday weekend. Dr. Depala met us each day over the holiday weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) for weight checks (he wasn’t gaining) and additionally on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of the following week.
Jack just turned one and our experience has never been anything but the best. He takes the time to sit and talk with you and addresses all your concerns and questions. When we have taken Jack in for anything except a routine check-​up, he calls the following day to see how Jack is doing.
In my opinion, he is an outstanding pediatrician. He cares about the children he is treating and he gives great attention to your questions and concerns — no matter how neurotic of a first-​time parent you are!