Harvey Paley, MD

I found Dr. Paley on Unilocal and I’m so thankful for these honest reviews.
There’s nothing to complain about besides getting to his office from the valley. Traffic can be annoying (but we live in LA. Let’s be real, traffic is everywhere) still worth the drive! He’s really funny! Sometimes cracks me up with his ‘dad jokes’. You have too appreciate this man for his years of education and experience. Dr. Paley is someone you can trust. Highly recommend him. Thank you Dr. Paley!

Prior to meeting Dr. Harvey Paley, I had a lot of sinus issues. I always had a stuffy nose, hay fever and repeat sinus infections. When I was 15, I lost my sense of smell.
If you’re reading this, you know life without a working nose is miserable.
Like you, I met with a lot of ENTs. In fact, prior to meeting Paley, I had three surgeries. Some offered temporary relief, but nothing lasting. And none of the surgeries returned my sense of smell. Suffice it to say, I was eager to find a solution.
Dr. Paley came up in an internet search. Reading his site, I found out he utilizes a procedure called Sinu-​Clear. It is basically an endoscope, attached to a laser which also utilizes salt water. Salt water is run through the nose. The laser heats the salt water and diseased tissue is removed without harming the normal tissue.
There is very little bleeding during the procedure because the laser cauterizes the tissue. And if you’ve ever had traditional sinus surgery, you know how terrible the nasal packing is. When I saw there was no need for nasal packing, I was like: Where do I sign up?
It’s been a few years now. And I’m pleased to say Dr. Paley finally fixed me. And when I mean fixed, I’m referring to the day I went to see him and he was like: «You don’t need to see me any more.» Can you imagine?
From time to time, I still find excuses to visit. But these days, it is really just to share my gratitude. Dr. Paley was able to do what other ENTs were unable to do. I regained my sense of smell. I am forever grateful!
I highly recommend Dr. Paley.

Very glad I found Dr. Paley. I have been dealing with a cyst in my neck for a month now. Been very traumatic for me, after a major disaster appointment at UCLA I decided to venture out in search of a new ear nose and throat MD. My insurance suggested Dr. Paley. I went to his office on a Tuesday morning and I know it shouldnt matter but parking was super easy. funny that parking would be included in a Unilocal review for a doctor, chalk it up to «only in LA» His front desk staff was very pleasent. The office was very clean and comfortable. I barely had to wait to see the doctor, huge plus! Dr was very insightful and our conversations were fluent. I can appreciate a doctor who is genuine, goes a long way with helping alleviate the stress. If someone is looking for a new ear nose and throat doctor than I would definitely suggest Dr. Paleys office. After visiting a few other offices I would suggest you stay away from giant medical facilities, stick to a smaller private office. You will feel much more at ease, the large places make you feel like you dont matter and that you are just a dollar sign.

Paley is a good doctor. He was able to correctly diagnose me right away and prescribe for me an effective treatment.
However, the billing system here is flawed. I paid my bill and saw that they cashed the check a long while ago, and yesterday I receive the exact same bill in the mail. It’s upsetting because I noticed the bill was marked about or over 120 days late, and in my experience that’s usually the last step before these medical providers send the bill to collections and it reflects negatively on my credit for a long time.
One of the staff could stand to bone up on her customer service tactics a bit. When I went to the office to sort things out, the receptionist saw that I was a little peeved and became very passive aggressive. She made snide remarks to her coworkers but obviously for me to hear as well. She told the accounts payable lady to deal with me because otherwise she’d end up insulting me. She made me feel rather uncomfortable the whole time I was there waiting for a receipt.
I was a little bewildered at her rough treatment of me. What did I do wrong? Obviously I’m not happy that I’ve already paid and they’ve sent me a communication indicating that I haven’t even though the money’s already been subtracted from my bank account and now I have to take time out of my workday to ensure that everything is copacetic and get a receipt for my records lest there be trouble in the future. Don’t I get to be a little peeved, but still be treated with dignity? It wasn’t like I was yelling at anyone or insulting anyone or using any vulgar language.
The accounts payable lady was nicer and apologized for the duplicate bill, but unfortunately due to the receptionist I don’t think I would ever feel comfortable visiting Dr. Paley’s office again.

I was just reading doc paleys reviews and after seeing the doctor there was one review from a hater that most likely didn’t see him. I found amazingly thorough and in the state of healthcare today that’s a miracle. He immediately zeroed in on my problem and proceeded to fix it. What a concept. A doctor that actually makes u better!

I am not happy with his office and price quots

I am recommending Dr. Paley to all my friends. He is everything you could ask for in a Doctor. Knowledgeable, great bed side manner and most important very honest. I just finished dealing with one that told me I had an infection when I didn’t according to Dr. Paley. I will continue using him and for sure recommend him to all my friends. I just saw that someone called him a scam artist. That is so far from the truth.

I have been going to Dr. Paley my entire life and I consider him to be the top ENT in Los Angeles. I have gone to him with a variety of throat and nose ailments and he has always properly diagnosed and treated the problems. His staff is very professional and always does their best to fit you in as quick as possible. In addition to Dr. Paley’s medical expertise, he has an extremely comforting beside manner. I highly recommend Dr. Paley and will always use his services.

Dr. Paley fixed my sleep apnea and constant tonsillitis. I had a tonsillectomy and septoplasty with turbinate reduction.
I went to multiple ENTs who had no clue what the problem was before I went to Dr. Paley and he recognized the problem in 10 seconds of looking in my nose and at my throat. He’s also very personable and funny. I don’t understand who wouldn’t like him, but apparently they’re out there…

Dr Paley did my sinuclear surgery in about 2003. Before I was an Afrin addict with constantly blocked sinuses. Now my sinuses are clear all of the time.

Dr. Paley is a proven master at sinus and related surgery. Went through a previous surgery about 10 years ago with another Dr. and suffered through the packing removal etc. with minimal results. Finally I found Dr. Paley.
I’m thoroughly satisfied with every aspect of his Sinu-​Clear method and his medical practice. His office staff deserves a high rating in every catagory as well. My nose and sinuses have never felt better than after my surgury about 3 months ago. Don’t suffer any longer. Go see Dr. Paley.
As far as the Dr’s age, I view it as a middle aged man with a lot of experience to draw from in the experience dept.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Paley’s for over 30 years. I had sinus previously with another doctor and the post surgery experience was awful… packing, etc. Dr. Paley did sinus surgery on me several years later and it was amazing! No packing, very little pain, and I was out and about the next day! It’s been 20 years since that surgery and I am still breathing easily! I am loyal to Dr. Paley and refer him to everyone!

I had surgery here about 8 years ago for a deviated septum (and no that’s not code for a nose job but the guy fucked up my nose anyway). But what I ended up with was a very aggressive sinus procedure that I didn’t ask for and has since caused me ever-​worsening pain and discomfort. Probably there’s a statute of limitations about this sort of thing, but if I could I’d sue Paley for everything he’s got.