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Dr. Ellen Palen, MD

Family Medicine* Age 56
Dr. Ellen Palen, MD
3.9 (24 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Ellen Palen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Midlothian, VA.
Dr. Ellen Palen, MD
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Dr. Ellen Palen, MD

Family Medicine* Age 56
Midlothian, VA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ellen Palen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Midlothian, VA.

About

Dr. Palen graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Chesterfield Family Practice|Chesterfield Family Practice Residency Program.Dr. Ellen Palen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Midlothian, VA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Palen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital. At present, Dr. Palen received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Palen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Palen is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Limb Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Limb Pain
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Bronchitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Difficulty With Walking
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Genital Warts
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Joint Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polyuria
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Rash
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Ringworm
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Swine Flu
Tobacco Use Disorder
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Virginia Premier
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthKeepers-VA HMO
  • Medicaid
  • MAMSI
    Optum Choice
    MAMSI MDIPA
  • CareMore Health Plans
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna POS
    Aetna
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    Aetna PPO
  • Optima Health
  • PHCS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Tricare
  • Virginia Health Network

Locations

  1. 1 Virginia Family Physicians P C.
    2367 Colony Crossing Pl, Midlothian, VA 23112
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palen
3.9
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
May 20, 2021
Dr. Palen has been my PCP for over 18 years. She is compassionate, knowledgeable and always willing to take the time that is needed in order to find the right treatment. You won’t find a doctor that cares more about the well being of her patients. Sometimes it is hard to get in to see her because of her popularity, but if I really need to be seen she makes it happen or speaks to me on the phone. She will not order needless tests and always involves me in the discussion of needed treatment options.
CarolA. — May 20, 2021
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cjw Medical Center|CJW Medical Center Chippenham Hospital
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Chesterfield Family Practice|Chesterfield Family Practice Residency Program
    2001
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Ellen Palen, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital and Chippenham Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ellen Palen, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johnston-Willis Hospital

    1401 Johnston Willis Dr, North Chesterfield, VA

  • Chippenham Hospital

    7101 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA