Thomas D. Palella II, M.D.

The world is a lesser place without you, Tom. Time has no meaning when you miss someone so special in your life. My heart still goes out to his family, and prayers for his eternal rest will remain in my heart forever.

We miss you Tom

Dr. Palella was my doctor (and my mom's) and also my friend. Every visit included lively discourse, political and otherwise. I was sad when he retired, and I miss him still.

Tom was my doctor for 27years. I was one of his first patients when he joined Rheumatic Disease Center. He diagnosed me in one visit when I had gone through many doctors who couldn't figure me out. I truly believe Tom saved my life. Over the years he became a friend as well as my doctor. I was very sad when he retired. I hope he was able to enjoy his retirement even though it was way to short. The world has lost a wonderful human being. God bless you Tom.

Miss you Tom

Miss you Tom

Just yesterday I was again comforted by Dr. Palella's insight and comprehensive knowledge re my issues. This happens often when I have one of my "episodes." His words have always helped and continue to help me. Surely his other patients would agree that his counsel lives on, continuing to sustain us all. What more profound legacy could one have. I hope his family knows this and comforts them.

I met Dr. Palella in 1995. I was barely 22 and very sick after having a baby born very prematurely. For 25 years he took care of me. He saved my life during terrible flares of illness over the years. He was my doctor, but also a kind, compassionate and caring man that treated me as family. He knew my kids and family and always asked about them by name. He was generous, personable and funny and always full of advice. He told Italian jokes because I too am Italian and I appreciated his sense of...

My deepest condolences to all the family. I was a patient of Dr. Palella for 27 years. In those years, I got to know him as a brilliant doctor and a wonderful human being. After going to four doctors within three months, the last doctor told me that I should get an appointment With Doctor Pallela because he would be able to diagnose what no one else did...and he was right. Within a week I was diagnosed with Sjogrens Syndrome, and for the next 27 years, I had the privilege of being treated for...