After years of searching from Beverly Hills to Santa Monica and all over the South Bay I have found a true genius Diamond In The Rough! To be absolutely frank, I was not expecting much (which is all on me and my tendency to "Judge a Book by it's Cover" and worse yet is to AssUme!;)
Patient #1 is my 34 year old son (autistic/high functioning/through the roof anxiety disorder) has been plagued with chasing chronic ingrown toenails and with intermittent fungal infections since childhood, to the point where he cannot wear closed-toe shoes. The situation has gotten worse over the past 2 years mainly due to stress from losing his job of 8 years, death of his BFF Loki (Dog), death of his Grandma, the Covid- Craze and wanting/needing to get back out into the workforce and get a new job. My son's Primary Care Physician is "old school" reasoning, "This is no big deal, just get them cut, get over it and get back to work already!" That type of reasoning is what a plague that eats away at a person's soul and basically is the nefarious culprit which causes my son to be plagued by something that will not go away. End result: No nail surgery, doctor has discovered recurring cellulitis which requires patience, soaking, checking back with him every month and "Get a Dog!" My son is very relieved!
Patient #2 is my Husband, extremely hard worker recently retired (35+ years NGC) golf is his life and only thing that keeps him alive. Pain had forced him to stop running/jogging, to back off of golf and worse yet, back off of his love of taking his driver and whacking the ball 300 yards ("Me Have Big Club...Me Want to Hit Hard") due to debilitating pain in his foot that bears the weight when he torques through his swing. Due to work stress, he has already suffered from both DVT and Pulmonary Embolism and it was only his love of getting out there to golf that pulled him through that episode. End result: Dr Paoletti discovered buried HIV virus, which was within layers of callous but not deep enough to get into his bloodstream therefore in "Stasis" form. Doctor has given instruction for care (ongoing) which doesn't interfere with getting out to walk 18 holes 4 days a week. Oh! Forgot to mention Doctor created 2 sets of insoles, one for everyday wear and one specifically for golf with the perfect structure to accommodate the torque/tension imposed by his swing. Hubby is so happy that he can swing like a caveman again. I am so happy that he is no longer "Mr Cranky Pants"
To wrap up my story, Doctor Paoletti is such a gem, such a genius and yes, a little rough around the edges however I think (Careful I may be assuming again Hahahaha) that's the gift he has, that which his priority is trying to "connect" with each patient because true understanding of how a patient really is (Their true nature, hence the body's natural healing) is a huge part of knowing where a doctor can assist in a curing what ails you and not prescribing a "Magic Pill" or "Cut off the Offending Object" immediately (move on...Next Patient!)
It took me a minute to get over being called "Hard Headed" by him as "Helicopter-Mom" I can tolerate, but hard headed stung just a bit. Must mention that what convinced me that he is truly a "Good guy" are the patients you see in his waiting room (all real hard working people) his staff and Kelly! I had an immediate connection with Kelly over the phone while making the initial appointments! She reads me like a warm caring mom and if she can represent and tolerate Doctor Paoletti with the warm smile she always has on...Well that whole office is doing everything just right! read more