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Dr. Eric Joseph Palfreyman, MD

Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Idaho Arthritis Center 3277 E Louise Dr Ste 350, Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-9500

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Eric Palfreyman was born and raised in Boise, Idaho and is excited to practice Rheumatology in his home-town community. He received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Subsequently, he attended the University of Utah School of Medicine where he earned his Medical Degree in 2007. He and his family then relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where, in 2010, he completed his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. He became board certified in Internal Medicine that same year. Dr. Palfreyman was then accepted into the University Hospitals Case Medical Center Rheumatology Fellowship Program where he completed his Rheumatology training June 2012. During his residency training, Dr. Palfreyman was recognized among his peers for his humanistic approach to providing medical care. He received the Norman Gordon Award, an award presented to one medical resident for their demonstration of humanism in medicine throughout residency. Additionally, Dr. Palfreyman demonstrated leadership throughout his training serving as the Chief Rheumatology Fellow. Dr. Palfreyman has interpreted hundreds of DXA scans, attended a bone densitometry course and became a Certified Clinical Densitometrist in May 2012. Dr. Palfreyman enjoys serving in the community as well as for his church. He spent two years from 1998-2000 serving as a missionary in Northeastern Brazil. He learned various leadership skills from this experience as well as became fluent in speaking Portuguese. In all stages of schooling and training, Dr. Palfreyman has served in the community and considers it a privilege to do so. Dr. Palfreyman looks forward to being a part of the community and enjoying outdoor recreation with his wife and two children.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Utah School Of Medicine - 2007

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Idaho Arthritis Center
3277 E Louise Dr Ste 350, Meridian, ID 83642
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Conditions Addressed

Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Gout
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Regence BlueShield of Idaho
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Transamerica
Cigna
Tricare
SelectHealth
Molina Healthcare
Humana
MediGold
PacificSource Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Regence BlueShield
Blue Cross of Idaho
CHAMPVA
Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Shield of California

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Orthopedics 9
Neurology & Neurosurgery 6
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 7
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 7
Diabetes & Endocrinology 2
Children's Hospital 1
Urology 7
Psychiatry 9
Geriatrics 6
Rehabilitation 7
Obsterics & Gynecology 1
Long Term Care 2
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 3