- Dr. Thomas D Palella, MD
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Dr. Thomas D Palella, MD
Rheumatology
- Illinois, Des Plaines
Overview
Dr. Thomas D Palella, MD works in Des Plaines, Illinois is a specialist in Rheumatology, Internal Medicine and graduated Michael Reese Hospital in 1978. Dr. Palellaand practicing for 46 years
Specialties
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
Conditions
• Abdominal Disorders• Aspergillus Spp Fungus Allergy
• Aureobasidium (Pullularia) Fungus Allergy
• Barium Enema
• Chronic Cough
• Complex Tooth Extraction
• Complex Vaginal Surgery
• Correction of Protruding Ears
• Dental Cleaning
• Dog Allergy
...
• Dystonia, Focal, Task-Specific (FTSD)
• Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
• Fibromyalgia
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Chocolate
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Citric Acid Intolerance
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Food Additives
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Sulphite
• Food Additive Allergy
• Food Additive Allergy - Amaranth
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Food Allergy - Castor Bean
• Hemofiltration
• Herniated Disc Procedure
• Hyperglycemia
• Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
• Hypothermia
• Infertility Surgery
• Lumbar Epidural Nerve Block
• Mammosite Catheter Insertion
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• Mood Changes
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome Associated With Isolated Del(5q) Chromosome Abnormality
• Neurological Injuries
• Oculo-Cerebro-Acral, (Roberts-Like) Ectrodactyly
• Oxycontin Addiction
• Pacemaker Therapy for Heart Failure
• Pancreatic Insufficiency
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Prolapse Treatment
• Radiation Proctitis
• Radiation-Related Neoplasm
• Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma
• Sinus Polyp
• Steppage Gait
• Stress Test
• Syncopal Tachyarrhythmia
• Visual Field Loss
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Procedures
• Adhesive Capsulitis• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
• Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
• Arthritis
• Behçet's Disease
• Bone Density Scan
• Bursitis
• Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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• Chronic Neck Pain
• Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
• Cryoglobulinemia
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Dermatomyositis
• Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
• Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
• Fibromyalgia
• Giant Cell Arteritis
• Gout
• Joint Drainage
• Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
• Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
• Low Back Pain
• Lupus Erythematosus
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
• Osteoarthritis of Hands
• Osteoarthritis of Hip
• Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
• Osteoarthritis of Knee
• Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
• Osteoarthritis of Spine
• Osteopenia
• Osteoporosis
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
• Polymyositis
• Raynaud's Disease
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sarcoidosis
• Scleroderma
• Sjögren's Syndrome
• Spondylitis
• Steroid Injection
• Still's Disease
• Systemic Chondromalacia
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Systemic Sclerosis
• Trigger Finger
• Trigger Point Injection
• Vasculitis
• Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
• Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 46
Education & Training
Internship Hospital
Michael Reese Hospital
Year completed: 1978
Year completed: 1978
Medical School
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
Graduated: 1977
Chicago, IL, United States
Graduated: 1977
Fellowship Hospital
University Of Michigan Hospitals And Health Centers
MI, USA
MI, USA
Residency Hospital
University Of Michigan Hospitals And Health Centers University Of Michigan Health System
MI, USA
MI, USA
MI, USA
MI, USA
Awards
1 AAAS
2 ACP
3 AFCR
4 ARA
5 CSCR
Dr. Palella Reviews
Based on: 1 review -Add review
I would recommend this provider to a friend
I received a timely response to my questions and concerns.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a thorough evaluation.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
I was given the medical information I needed in an understandable way.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
The results of my care met my expectations.
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The dr is good if you get your answers while you have him at your apt - terrible wait time -- office staff rude and deme...aning -- act like you are doing them a favor for coming there. more details
Office Locations
Primary location
Rheumatic Disease Center Physicians
150 North River Road Suite 270
Illinois (IL)
Des Plaines
60016
Phone:(847) 298-8470
Additional data:
Free Standing Surgery Center? No
Office Parking: No fees
Office Volume: 65 patients per day
Payment Information:
- Visa
- Master Card
- Discover
- Cash
- Check
Performs Procedures On Site? No
Year Established: 1978
Accepting New Patients
- No
Map & Directions
Rheumatic Disease Center Physicians, 150 North River Road Suite 270, Des Plaines, Illinois (IL), 60016
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Cofinity
- Cofinity PPO
* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
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