Claro T Palma, MD Rheumatology in Ellijay, GA

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Piedmont Physicians Rheumatology Mountainside
370 W Highlands DR, Suite 220 Ellijay, GA 30540
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
Specialties
Rheumatology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Tagalog
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University of the Philippines
Medical Education, 1984
Worcester City Hospital
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1988
Worcester City Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1990
Univeristy of Missouri-Columbia
Fellowship, Rheumatology, 1993
Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG)
Medical Education
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
2,065 ratings,
550 reviews
7/31/2026
Dr. Palma is very personable and thorough.
7/31/2026
Dr. Palma is always pleasant, informative, and genuinely cares about his patients.
7/30/2026
Very pleasant very professional.
7/29/2026
Was unable to see doctor. Waited 50 minutes and still had 2 patients ahead of me. Brandy was nice enough to apologize and reschedule.
7/28/2026
He is a great Doctor. Very helpful. An caring. Miss Brandy is great.always Very Friendly
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
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
370 W Highlands DR, Suite 220 Ellijay, GA 30540