Douglas A. Palma
Experienced in Achilles Tendon Rupture

Dr. Douglas A. Palma

Sports Medicine
Christiana Care Health System
Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, PA
3401 Brandywine Parkway, Suites 100 & 101, 
Wilmington, DE 
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Experienced in Achilles Tendon Rupture
Christiana Care Health System
Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, PA
3401 Brandywine Parkway, Suites 100 & 101, 
Wilmington, DE 
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Overview

Douglas Palma is a Sports Medicine provider in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Palma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Baker Cyst, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Temple University School Of Medicine
Residency
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in DE
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Healthsouth/American Sports Medicine Institute
Hospital Affiliations
Christiana Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Avalon Health Care
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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Capital Blue Cross
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Health Partners Plans
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Medicaid
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Simply Healthcare
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TeamCare
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, PA
3401 Brandywine Parkway, Suites 100 & 101, Wilmington, DE 19803
Call: 302-655-9494
Other Locations
Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, PA
4923 Ogletown Stanton Road, Suite 300, Newark, DE 19713
Call: 302-655-9494
Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, PA
252 Carter Drive, Middletown, DE 19709
Call: 302-655-9494

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


10 Total Publications

Preoperative parameters (signalment, digital radiography, urinalysis, urine microbiological culture) and novel algorithm improve prediction of canine urocystolith composition.
Preoperative parameters (signalment, digital radiography, urinalysis, urine microbiological culture) and novel algorithm improve prediction of canine urocystolith composition.
Journal: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Published: January 03, 2024
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Bursitis
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      • Achilles Tendon Rupture
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