Overview
Claro Palma, MD received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines, in Manila, Philippines. He completed internal medicine internship, then residency in Internal Medicine at the Worcester City Hospital in Worcester Massachusetts. He completed his fellowship in Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Dr. Palma is a member of the American College of Physicians, board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine / Rheumatology and is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist through the International Society for Clinical Densitometry.Dr. Palma specializes in adult rheumatology and provides specialty care in diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, pseudogout, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell/temporal arteritis, osteoporosis, systemic lupus, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Sjogren's syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, and vasculitis.Dr. Palma welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Dr. Palma is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
Dr. Palma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Palma is currently accepting new patients.
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370 W Highlands DR, Suite 220, Ellijay, GA 30540
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Claro T. Palma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Claro T. Palma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Claro T. Palma by calling their office at 706-515-7030. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Claro T. Palma a top-rated expert for Sjogren Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Claro T. Palma is classified as an Distinguished expert for Sjogren Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Claro T. Palma specialize in?
While Dr. Claro T. Palma is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Sjogren Syndrome, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Claro T. Palma accept my insurance?
Dr. Claro T. Palma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-515-7030 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Palma isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Palma isDistinguished. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Palma isDistinguished. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Raynaud PhenomenonDr. Palma isDistinguished. Learn about Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Palma isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Palma isDistinguished. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- Advanced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
- Erythema NodosumDr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Erythema Nodosum.
- Experienced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- DermatomyositisDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis