Lawrence M Palladino, MD

Dr. Palladino is one way only and that is his way. He gives instructions on what to do and on the return visit states just the opposite. His bedside manner is horrifing and so very uncomfortable. He is rude!! Time to look for another Physician.

Dr Palladino should not be in practice. His ego is the only thing being served there. God forbid if you dont agree with what he says. I guesss bedside manner and courtesy are not taught in medical school.

For years at his former practice in the rural town of Plymouth, Amador County, he had a sidekick, a FNP, who actually saw most of his patients. He, personally, only rarely examined "his" patients. His behavior and poor medical record was such that there was open talk in the community of running him out of town. Only then did Sutter Health step in and transfer him to a more remote location. Which seems to be their standard practice for dealing with problem physicians. Regrettably, his former sidekick remains; and, he is not welled liked, either. Although he does seem to appeal to a certain male segment of the population. Once, Dr. Palladino went into a screaming fit when he overheard me telling another person that he had never actually examined me; although my medications were signed with his name. In his rage, he insisted that he had seen me several times; which was most certainly not true. Later, he attempted to make up for this discrepancy; however, the damage had been done. He had (has?) a diehard support group of current and former staff who pad these informal opinion polls with positive comments. Of course, their jobs have depended on this farce.

Durring a physical exam he talked to my wife in an inappropriate way. Just prior to inserting his finger in her anus, he said, "pretend you're taking a dump". She is a lady who has bore children and knows of several ways he could have used different wording.On a separate visit seeking care for acne, he stated that no problem existed and that her concern was related entirely to her having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. "All you bipolars are the same."

Dr. Pallidino is a very good and thorough Doctor. He gives you all the time you need and good information. I like him and his office staff v...