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Dr. Douglas Palma, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 54
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Dr. Douglas Palma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Newark, DE.
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Dr. Douglas Palma, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 54
Newark, DE
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Palma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Newark, DE.

About

Dr. Douglas Palma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Newark, DE and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center.They currently practice at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists and are affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital, Christiana Hospital and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. Dr. Palma has experience treating conditions like Glenoid Labrum Tear, Joint Pain and Rotator Cuff Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palma received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 59 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Palma also speaks Spanish. Dr. Palma is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Joint Pain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Foot Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Wound Repair
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 DOS - 1096 Newark
    1096 Old Churchmans Rd Ste 101, Newark, DE 19713
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  2. 2 Limestone Medical Center
    1941 Limestone Rd Ste 101, Wilmington, DE 19808
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    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 DOS - Metro
    4923 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 300, Newark, DE 19713
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    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Eden Hill Medical Center
    200 Banning St Ste 230, Dover, DE 19904
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  5. 5 Ketlay Plaza
    114 Sandhill Dr Ste 103, Middletown, DE 19709
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palma
4.2
Based on 59 Reviews
5 Stars (45)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (5)
1 Star (7)

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Mar 20, 2024
Very personable and extremely professional
Mike — Mar 20, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Sports Medicine Institute
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Palma, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palma's profile.

Dr. Palma frequently treats the following conditions: Glenoid Labrum Tear, Joint Pain and Rotator Cuff Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Palma, MD is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital, Christiana Hospital and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Palma, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    701 N Clayton St, Wilmington, DE

  • Christiana Hospital

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE

  • Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE