Dr. Douglas A Palma M.D.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Trauma
1096 Old Churchmans Rd Newark DE, 19713About
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 ...
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Temple University's School of Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Acl Tear
- Frozen Shoulder
- Pain
- Broken Ankle
Fellowships
- American Sports Medicine Institute
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