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Pediatrician Paul Fleiss, noted for his unconventional approach, dies at 80
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Jul 21, 2014
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Pediatrician Paul Fleiss, noted for his unconventional approach, dies at 80
It's not too often that we air an obituary of a pediatrician, but Paul Fleiss was no ordinary doctor.

It's not too often that we air an obituary of a pediatrician, but Paul Fleiss was no ordinary doctor.

It's not too often that we air an obituary of a pediatrician, but Paul Fleiss was no ordinary doctor.

He was known for his incredibly kind bedside manner, making house calls, and embracing what many saw as an unconventional approach to medicine. He was also known for treating the children of many Hollywood celebrities and even taking in patients whose family could not afford to pay. Fleiss was the father of convicted "Hollywood madam" Heidi Fleiss. 

He passed away over the weekend at his home in Los Angeles. He was 80 years old.

For more on his life and work we're joined by fellow pediatrician, Dr. Jay Gordon. Welcome.