Paley or Assayag?

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Quote from: 6CMFemurs on October 15, 2021, 08:20:17 PMI had femurs done by Paley in 2014 and now Assayag will be removing the nails and fixing my tibs.

When I came for my consultation with Dr. A, my insurance policy only covered me in California and imaging would have cost me hundreds of dollars at his hospital. Instead of insisting I pay out of pocket at his hospital, Assayag personally called an Imaging tech 3,000 miles away and instructed him on how to perform the unique type of CT scan he needed to diagnose my condition, so I could get the scan covered by my insurance. Although Paley may be the most experienced in the field, I am choosing Assayag this time because I trust him to advocate for me through this process.

You have had your nails in for 7 years?

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Quote from: Bantem on October 22, 2021, 08:53:19 PMYou have had your nails in for 7 years?

curious too ^ precice I assume?

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I'm leaning towards Assayag, with a disclaimer that I hardly looked into either, so my opinion is highly prejudicial.

Paley
Pros

• Probably seen it all because they probably have the highest volume for this surgery
• Invented this device so probably knows all it's flaws the most about it
• Can't teach everything he knows to other doctors

Cons

• Probably too busy to deal with you directly
• Can feel like a salesman, has too much invested/too much to gain in this procedure

Assayag
Pros

• Seems highly empathetic, accessible, and honest
• Likely also has high volume
• Doesn't have as much invested in whether you undergo the procedure or not so has less to lose by being 100% honest
• Likely better outcomes due to higher investment in his patients

Cons

• Might have less volume than Paley
• Did not invent the device, so may not know it as intimately as Paley

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Quote from: Bantem on October 22, 2021, 08:53:19 PMYou have had your nails in for 7 years?

Yep, they have been chilling in my thighs for a while now

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I'm worried about Dr. Paley's age. Even the most experienced doctor has to worry about whether he will make mistakes when he approaches the age of 70