Louis Paladino is an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and also holds certification in orthopedic nursing. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida and returned to USF to earn a Master of Science in Nursing with a dual concentration in adult-gerontology primary care and occupational health nursing. He has advanced practice experience in rheumatology and his nursing background includes orthopedic trauma, urgent care, and behavioral health. He is excited to join Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine because he loves helping patients get to the root cause of their pain and is excited for the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team to help patients maximize their health. In his free time, he likes reading, genealogy, and trying new recipes and foods. Originally from New Jersey, he grew up in Florida and is excited to be returning to his roots.