
Overview
Douglas Palma is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware.
Dr. Palma is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Contracture Deformity, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Palma is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
3401 Brandywine Parkway, Suites 100 & 101, Wilmington, DE 19803
4923 Ogletown Stanton Road, Suite 300, Newark, DE 19713
252 Carter Drive, Middletown, DE 19709
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas A. Palma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas A. Palma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas A. Palma by calling their office at 302-655-9494. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas A. Palma a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas A. Palma is classified as an Advanced expert for Tendinitis, 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. Douglas A. Palma specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas A. Palma is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Douglas A. Palma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas A. Palma has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas A. Palma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas A. Palma accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas A. Palma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 302-655-9494 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- SynovitisDr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Palma isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Ganglion CystDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Palma isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.



