Overview
Joel Palko is an Ophthalmologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Palko is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506
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. Joel Palko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Palko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Palko by calling their office at 304-598-6944. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Palko a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Palko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glaucoma, 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. Joel Palko specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Palko is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Trabeculectomy, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Joel Palko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel Palko has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Joel Palko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel Palko accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Palko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 304-598-6944 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
- Distinguished
- GlaucomaDr. Palko isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Advanced
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Palko isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Palko isAdvanced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Palko isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Experienced
- CataractDr. Palko isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Palko isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Corneal TransplantDr. Palko isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- HyphemaDr. Palko isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Lattice Corneal Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Palko isExperienced. Learn about Lattice Corneal Dystrophy Type 2.
- Lenz Microphthalmia SyndromeDr. Palko isExperienced. Learn about Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome.