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Dr. Richard Palken, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Richard Palken, MD
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Dr. Richard Palken, MD is an Internist in Worcester, MA.
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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.

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Dr. Richard Palken, MD is an Internist in Worcester, MA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.They currently practice 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. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Palken is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Immunization Administration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Pharyngitis
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Dehydration
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Foot Infection
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Phimosis
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acid Reflux
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
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Anemia
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Animal Allergies
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Anxiety
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Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bipolar Disorder
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cervicitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
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Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Herpes
Goiter
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Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Withdrawal
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Obesity Counseling
Pap Smear

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palken
3.7
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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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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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1991
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Palken, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palken's profile.

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

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.

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

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