Claro T Palma, MD
Rheumatology

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
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Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology Canton
15 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 108
Canton, GA 30114
Phone
706-515-7030Fax
706-515-7033
Claro Palma, MD received his medical degree from the University of the Philippines, in Manila, Philippines. He completed internal medicine internship, then residency in Internal Medicine at the Worcester City Hospital in Worcester Massachusetts. He completed his fellowship in Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Dr. Palma is a member of the American College of Physicians, board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine / Rheumatology and is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist through the International Society for Clinical Densitometry.
Dr. Palma specializes in adult rheumatology and provides specialty care in diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, pseudogout, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell/temporal arteritis, osteoporosis, systemic lupus, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Sjogren's syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, and vasculitis.
Dr. Palma welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Dr. Palma specializes in adult rheumatology and provides specialty care in diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, pseudogout, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell/temporal arteritis, osteoporosis, systemic lupus, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Sjogren's syndrome, Wegener's granulomatosis, and vasculitis.
Dr. Palma welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Tagalog
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG)
Medical Education
Worcester City Hospital
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1988
Univeristy of Missouri-Columbia
Fellowship, Rheumatology, 1993
University of the Philippines
Medical Education, 1984
Worcester City Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1990
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
1,764 ratings,
511 reviews
9/30/2025
The only problem was that we had to wait for almost an hour in the windowless exam room. It would be better if we could just wait in the reception area.
9/30/2025
I really like Dr Palma. He is kind and attentive.
9/30/2025
Very relaxing and explained and answered all my questions.
9/30/2025
Dr.Palma is the best specialist I've ever had! He's so professional, personable and most of all listens to every single thing that's on your mind! His acknowledgement shows while talking to him,he responds to everything and also shows it when you see your visit summary! This is rare,at least to me and I've had,have many Specialist, Dr's etc,now and past! That means the world to me not being ignored even if the question may seem off or not.. maybe important*? ( I dont know how to word this) he listens,responds and makes you feel important and heard! He helps with everything. No question is to big or small. He let's you also ask your thoughts about what is going on with you and doesn't cut you off or ignore the question, thought.. I appreciate and respect him so much! He can even make you smile and laugh, which doesn't come easy for me. I could say so much about Dr.Palma!
9/25/2025
Dr. Palmer is aces...
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology Canton
15 Reinhardt College Parkway, Suite 108 Canton, GA 30114
Monday - Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday - Sunday
Closed
Phone
706-515-7030Fax
706-515-7033