Paula Bailey-Walton, MD

This doctor seems too good to be true. She has a wonderful bedside manner. She doesn’t rush you through the visit and makes you feel very comfortable. Everything seems really great with the care she provides until you’re waiting in the emergency room with internal bleeding for 9 hours for her to admit you because its a weekend and you’re an HMO patient. If she’s your primary care provider, she’s the only one who can initiate inpatient care, so let’s hope it isn’t too much of an emergency.

If I ever move back to Los Angeles, the first thing I’ll do is make an appointment with Dr. Bailey-​Walton.
She’s the best physician I’ve ever had. My then-​boyfriend recommended her, and all but insisted I go; it was a great tip! She takes her time during the visit, and I never got the idea that she had someplace better to be. She’s the kind of person to whom you feel you can reveal just about anything — her non-​judgmental but direct attitude will put you on the right path. Clinically she’s very up-​to-​date, which I appreciate. While so many doctors struggle with «bedside manner,» Dr. Bailey-​Walton has it down effortlessly. If you’re looking for a smart, capable and compassionate internist, you’ve found one in her.