David R. Paolone, MD

Janelle Owens 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

This is the best doctor I have ever had in my life. Dr Paolone explains situations in full. He is aware that his patients experience pain and he is always gentle and empathetic. He is always on time on his schedule. I feel so fortunate to have found him as my doctor. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

Doesn't communicate well. Likes to use staff as intermediator instead of talking directly. Took over 5 months to resolve the situation with him repeatedly assuring that stone would pass. Then a second stone that he said would not become a problem started passing. This led to multiple x-rays, ct scan, and emergency room visits. Again he said stone would pass so nothing was done until it was convenient for him to finally do something. Instead of performing one procedure he decided to do 2 causing even more expense and weeks of... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Pro: If you need an operation he is probably a good technician. Con: His answer to everything is surgery. He vastly understates the potential risks of the procedures he performs. After seeing him I got a second opinion where I was told that a procedure that Dr. Paolone said should be done "as soon as possible" didn't need to be done at all. Now, 1 1/2 years later I am still monitored and still doing fine.