Summary

Dr. Joan Dipalma is a gastroenterologist who specializes in pediatric care, bringing 47 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center. Her dual expertise in gastroenterology and pediatrics allows her to address complex digestive issues in children and adolescents. Dr. Dipalma is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient families.

Dr. Dipalma is affiliated with Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware and practices at multiple locations throughout Philadelphia and Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. She focuses on helping children with feeding disorders and addressing picky eating behaviors that can impact growth and development. Her approach includes comprehensive care for infants and children who struggle with failure to thrive. She performs bedside swallow exams to evaluate feeding difficulties and coordinates with physical and speech therapy services to provide comprehensive treatment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Dipalma's care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 10 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Joan Solowey Dipalma has 10 locations

Nemours Childrens Health Philadelphia

833 Chestnut St Ste 300Philadelphia, PA 19107
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nemours Dupont Pediatrics

3855 West Chester Pike Ste 280Newtown Square, PA 19073
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bryn Mawr Medical Arts Pavilion

825 Old Lancaster Rd Ste 250Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Jefferson University Hospital Hematology And Oncology Fellowship

834 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nemours duPont Pediatrics, Philadelphia

833 Chestnut Street East Suite 300 - Specialty CarePhiladelphia, PA 19107

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

111 S 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107

Jefferson Methodist Hospital

2301 S Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19148

Jefferson Hospital For Neuroscience

900 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

4900 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19124

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

5501 Old York RdPhiladelphia, PA 19141

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Dr. Joan Solowey Dipalma, MDDr. Minhhuyen T. NguyenDr. Dhruvan N. Patel, MDDr. Mark S. Codella, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
47 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English
Philadelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PADarby , PALanghorne , PA
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Medical College Baroda (India) Med School: Hahnemann University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joan Solowey Dipalma

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joan Solowey Dipalma has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joan Solowey Dipalma has the following area of expertise

  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1979

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joan Dipalma affiliated with?
Dr. Joan Dipalma is affiliated with Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware.
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What languages does Dr. Joan Dipalma speak?
Dr. Joan Dipalma speaks Spanish and Chinese.
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