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Dr. Douglas Palma, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Douglas Palma, MD
4.4 (71 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Palma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Newark, DE.
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Dr. Douglas Palma, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 55
Newark, DE
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Palma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Newark, DE.

About

Dr. Palma graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center.Dr. Douglas Palma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Newark, DE and has 28 years experience. Dr. Palma currently practices at Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists and are affiliated with Christiana Hospital. Dr. Palma has experience treating conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Bursitis and Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palma received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 71 times. Dr. Palma's office accepts new patients. Dr. Palma also speaks Spanish. Dr. Palma is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Knee Ligament Tears
Bursitis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Knee Ligament Tears
Bursitis
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Chondromalacia
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Dislocation
Knee Dislocation
ACL Surgery
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bursal Drainage
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Capital Blue Cross
    Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Performance Blue
    PPOBlue PPO
    BCBS PPO
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  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
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    Aetna HMO
    Small Group Maryland Elect Choice Open Access
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Aetna
    Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Small Group Maryland HMO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Personal Choice PPO
    Amerihealth
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 DOS - Metro
    4923 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 300, Newark, DE 19713
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 DOS - 1096 Newark
    1096 Old Churchmans Rd, Newark, DE 19713
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palma
4.4
Based on 71 Reviews
5 Stars (57)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (5)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 14, 2024
I have been a patient of Dr. Palma for a few years. First he treated me for shoulder injury, very satisfied no surgery needed. Now he treated me for a meniscus tear after an auto accident. He tried therapy prior to surgery and that did help, but after my follow up he decided surgery was the best option. He the surgery 10-30-2024 and my recovery is doing great. I had questions the first few days and his staff and him were very responsive and helpful. His bedside manner is superb. I would recommend him to anyone with shoulder or knee issues. Thank you Dr. Palma and DOS!!
Venus Davis — Nov 14, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Sports Medicine Institute
    2003
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Palma, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palma's profile.

Dr. Palma frequently treats the following conditions: Knee Ligament Tears, Bursitis and Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Palma, MD is affiliated with Christiana Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Palma, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Christiana Hospital

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE