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Dr. Richard Palken, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 66

3.7 (15 Ratings)

Worcester, MA

Dr. Richard Palken, MD is an Internist in Worcester, MA.

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3.7 (15 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Palken, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 66

Worcester, MA

Accepting new patients

36 years of experience

Dr. Richard Palken, MD is an Internist in Worcester, MA.

Show Phone Number (508) 334-4161

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Dr. Palken graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.Dr. Richard Palken, MD is an Internist in Worcester, MA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Palken currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Marlborough Hospital, Saint Vincent Hospital, UMass Memorial Healh Harrington Hospital, UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus and UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. Dr. Palken has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Vitamin B Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palken received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Palken's office accepts new patients. Dr. Palken is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
Directions (508) 334-4161

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3.7

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Dec 05, 2020

My family have been seeing Dr. Richard Palken for over 20 years. He is a very smart and experienced doctor. He always follows up on everything. We have been extremely pleased with the care that he and his team have provided. We would not go to anyone else.

Martha — Dec 05, 2020

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Internal Medicine

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Tufts University School of Medicine
1988

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
1989

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
1991

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Dr. Palken in specializes in Internal Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

What conditions does Dr. Richard Palken, MD treat?

Dr. Palken frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Vitamin B Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Palken's office is located at 55 Lake Ave N Worcester, MA 01655. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Palken provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Richard Palken, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Richard Palken, MD is affiliated with Marlborough Hospital, Saint Vincent Hospital, UMass Memorial Healh Harrington Hospital, UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus and UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus.

Is Dr. Richard Palken, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Richard Palken, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Richard Palken, MD receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. Richard Palken, MD has a star rating of 3.7/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

Hospital Affiliations

Marlborough Hospital
157 Union St, Marlborough, MA
Saint Vincent Hospital
123 Summer St, Worcester, MA
UMass Memorial Healh Harrington Hospital
100 South St, Southbridge, MA
UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus
60 Hospital Rd, Leominster, MA
UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus
119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA

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