- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Specialty
- Colonoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Celiac Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Abdominal Pain
Dr. David T. Palma is originally from Syracuse, New York. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at Wheaton College in Illinois and returned to Syracuse to attend SUNY Upstate Medical University where he graduated in 2004. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, then completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Florida.
Dr. Palma is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Greenville County Medical Society, South Carolina Gastroenterological Association, and South Carolina Medical Association.
For Dr. Palma, it is an honor to care for his patients, and he aims to treat them as he would members of his own family. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), pancreatic disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer prevention, and Barrett’s esophagus.
When Dr. Palma is not working, he enjoys traveling with his family, medical mission trips, fly fishing, snowboarding, and continually improving his Italian, Spanish, and Swahili. También, él disfruta la oportunidad de comunicarse en español con los pacientes que así lo deseen.
Patient Satisfaction
Dr. Palma’s ratings are among the best for Greenville Gastroenterologists, receiving a combined average rating of more than 4 stars on Healthgrades, Vitals and Google My Business. Among his highest ratings are his trustworthiness, ability to answer questions and time spent with patient. One five-star reviewer says:
“I heard about Dr. Palma from a neighbor who recommended him highly. He is a brilliant and caring Gastro doctor and I trust him completely. He diagnosed my Crohn’s disease when other doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Without his help I simply don’t know where I would be right now.”
Undergraduate
- 2000, B.S. Biology
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
Medical School
- 2004, MD Degree
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Internship
- 2004-2005 (Internal Medicine)
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Residency
- 2005-2007 (Internal Medicine)
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Fellowship
- 2007- 2010 (Gastroenterology)
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Board Certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Affiliations and Associations
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Greenville County Medical Society
- South Carolina Gastroenterological Association
- South Carolina Medical Association