Dror Paley, MD, FAAOS, FRCSC
CEO, and Medical Director
Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute
St. Mary’s Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Member Since: 1990

How has the AAOS helped you throughout your career?
Medical Education, Great place to meet other colleagues, Great place to meet industry partners.

As an Active Fellow Member, which AAOS resources do you use most and why?
Annual Meeting, Book Publications.

What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
“Don’t get discouraged by criticism, keep doing your work and publish your results.” Norris Carroll, MD.

What’s your go-to productivity trick? 
Secret to success: the three A’s: Affability, Availability, Ability.

What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit? 
Better work life balance.

What hobbies do you enjoy in your spare time?
Road and mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, scuba diving.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself that not many people know?
I speak 6 languages fluently and am conversant in 3 others.