Douglas A. Palma, M.D.
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care

Biography
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 is currently a consultant team physician at the University of Delaware, Delaware State University and multiple local high schools.
Honors
- Top Doctor by Delaware Today: 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Patient Testimonials
Long term success
It’s going to be four years since my right ACL surgery and I just wanted to thank Dr. Palma and your staff for such a great job. I’m 47 y.o. and my knee doesn’t feel any different than my left knee or from my pre-injury days whatsoever. It’s crazy.
Excited about the Future
“It’s been a while since my last surgery, but I just wanted you to know that I started my senior season at Conrad and my arm and knee are feeling strong. I’m excited about the future and appreciate your help in getting me healthy so that I could continue playing competitive baseball. I listened well and have been diligent about arm care. Good advice!”
Physicians
Damian M. Andrisani, M.D.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Bradley C. Bley, D.O.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Concussion Management, Ultrasound Guided Injections
Locations: North Wilmington, Newark, Middletown
Benjamin Cooper, M.D.
Specialties: Plastic Surgeon
Locations: North Wilmington, Middletown, Newark-Metro
Steven M. Dellose, M.D.
Specialties: Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington
Matthew D. Eichenbaum, M.D.
Specialties: Elbow, Wrist & Hand, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton, Middletown
Mark S. Eskander, M.D.
Specialties: All Spine (Neck and Back Disorders)
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Brian J. Galinat, M.D.
Specialties: Shoulder
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington
Andrew J. Gelman, D.O.
Specialties: Foot & Ankle, Fracture Care, Hand & Elbow, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Forensic Orthopaedics
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton, Newark
Erich L. Gottwald, D.O.
Specialties: PM&R, EMG Specialist
Locations: Newark, North Wilmington
Justin M. Kistler, M.D.
Specialties: Surgery of the hand, wrist, and elbow, Orthopaedic trauma & fracture care
Locations: Newark-Metro, Middletown, Naamans, Limestone
Paul C. Kupcha, M.D.
Specialties: Foot & Ankle, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Joseph J. Mesa, M.D.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown
Douglas A. Palma, M.D.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Knee, Shoulder, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown
J. Douglas Patterson, M.D.
Specialties: Hand & Elbow, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington
Katherine M. Perscky, DPM
Specialties: Foot and Ankle
Locations: Newark, Middletown
Michael J. Principe, D.O.
Specialties: Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark, Middletown
Nicholas F. Quercetti, III, D.O.
Specialties: Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark
John P. Rowlands, M.D.
Specialties: Interventional Pain Management, Spine, Neck and Back Disorders
Locations: Newark, North Wilmington, Stanton, Newark-Metro
James J. Rubano, M.D.
Specialties: Hip, Knee, Joint Replacement, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: Newark-Metro, North Wilmington, Middletown
David K. Solacoff, M.D.
Specialties: Foot & Ankle, Hand & Elbow, Knee, Knee Replacement, Hip, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Peter F. Townsend, M.D.
Specialties: Hand & Elbow, Fracture Care
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Matthew K. Voltz, D.O.
Specialties: Sports Medicine, Concussion Management, Ultrasound Guided Injections
Locations: North Wilmington, Stanton
Selina Y. Xing, M.D.
Specialties: Interventional Pain & Spine
Locations: Newark, Middletown, Stanton
Physician Assistants
Robert Biddle, PA-C
Joseph Cassidy, MS, PA-C

Kalette deMarrais, PA-C
Crystal DiMauro, PA-C

Bill Dorgan, PA-C
George Duffield PA-C
Catherine Frescoln, PA-C
Geary Gutowski JR., PA-C
Daniel Maistre, PA-C
Thomas Merring, PA-C
Regis Phelan, MPAS, PA-C

Janie Ramsay, PA-C
Matt Stump, PA-C
About Us
We are a multi-specialty group with fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons, who have expertise in total joint replacement, fractures, foot and ankle, hand, spine, sports medicine, trauma, osteoporosis and general orthopaedics. Learn More.
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