Dr. Claro Tesoro Palma MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1753 W Ridgeway Ave Suite 105 Waterloo IA, 50701About
Dr. Claro Palma is a rheumatologist practicing in Waterloo, IA. Dr. Palma specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Palma treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1984
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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