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Dr. Richard Palken, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Richard Palken, MD
3.7 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Palken, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Worcester, MA.
Dr. Richard Palken, MD
3.7 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Palken, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 65
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Richard Palken, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Worcester, MA.

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Dr. Richard Palken, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Worcester, MA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.They currently practice at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield and are affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Palken has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Vitamin B Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palken received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Palken accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Muscle Cramping
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Foot Infection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Phimosis
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Acid Reflux
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adult Failure to Thrive
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bipolar Disorder
Down Syndrome
Goiter
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Ingrown Nail
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Pharyngitis
Sciatica
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Thrush
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Obesity Counseling
Pap Smear

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palken
3.7
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Dec 05, 2020
My family have been seeing Dr. Richard Palken for over 20 years. He is a very smart and experienced doctor. He always follows up on everything. We have been extremely pleased with the care that he and his team have provided. We would not go to anyone else.
Martha — Dec 05, 2020
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Palken, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palken's profile.

Dr. Palken frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Vitamin B Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Palken, MD is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Umass Memorial Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA