I have been a chronic pain patient of Dr. Carlesi for several years, following him from his practice in ridgefield, to Stamford, to danbury and now NY. Prior to Dr Carlesi I have had 5 pain doctors give up on me. None of them were nearly as compassionate as he is, and when I was badly injured by another doctor and in absolute agony Dr Carlesi was the only doctor (out of many that I reached out to in desperation) that was any help. I was in so much pain I was considering suicide. When emergency rooms refused to help and my gp was unable to see me for weeks, Dr. Carlesi saved my life. His practice was purchased and unfortunately they ruined his practice. The office staff was incompetent and uncaring. Rather than put up with it he left his practice and joined another. I now drive over an hour each way to see him monthly and it is well worth it. He goes out of his way to accommodate me. I always leave feeling heard and grateful to have such a compassionate doctor.