Summary

Dr. Douglas Palma began his education at the University of Delaware, where he competed for the Men's Varsity Swim Team. He graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology.

Following college, he attended Temple University's School of Medicine. There he continued his interest in sports as a member of the Temple Med Rugby Football Club and received his Doctorate of Medicine in May 1996.

After completing medical school, Dr. Palma remained in Philadelphia and entered a surgical internship at Albert Einstein Medical Center. After completion, he entered the Orthopaedic Residency program at the same institution. He completed his residency training in July 2002 receiving the Mary Ann E. Keenan, M.D. Resident Research Award and Herman Ostrum Memorial Award.

Continuing his education, Dr. Palma accepted a one-year Fellowship position in Sports Medicine with the American Sports Medicine Institute located in Birmingham, Alabama. While there, he received advanced training in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle.

Dr. Palma joined Orthopaedic Specialists in September 2003. He is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in sports-related injuries. He has a special interest in treating athletes of all ages and skill levels, including weekend warriors. He currently serves as a team physician for University of Delaware Athletics, First State FC, and multiple local high schools.

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Office Locations

Dr. Douglas Palma has 5 locations

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Metro

4923 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 300Newark, DE 19713
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Naamans

3401 Brandywine Pkwy Ste 101Wilmington, DE 19803
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Naamans

3401 Brandywine Pkwy Ste 202Wilmington, DE 19803
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Middletown

252 Carter DrMiddletown, DE 19709
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Naamans

3401 Brandywine Pkwy Ste 100Wilmington, DE 19803
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 30 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Temple University's School of Medicine
  • 34 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas Palma

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth / Independence BC / Keystone
  • Auto
  • Christiana Care Quality Partners
  • Cigna
  • Coventry
  • Highmark BCBS
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare / Railroad Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Healthcare Commercial
  • United Healthcare – Commercial
  • Worker’s Compensation
  • Workers Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas Palma has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas Palma has the following area of expertise

  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Delaware, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Temple University's School of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Dr. Douglas Palma is affiliated with Christianacare Wilmington Hospital.
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