CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSChristopher R. Palma, M.D., Sc.M.Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 486-0901A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations395 West StSte 007Canandaigua, NY 14424-1723Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology: (585) 486-0901400 Red Creek Dr, Ste 240Rochester, NY 14623-4281Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology: (585) 486-0901Faculty AppointmentsAssistant Professor - Department of Medicine , Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology (SMD) Patient Care SettingAllergy, Immunology & RheumatologyBiographyDr. Christopher Palma is an assistant professor of medicine in the division of Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology. As a rheumatologist he specializes in treating autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, systemic vasculitis, sarcoidosis. He trained in microbiology and immunology at Johns Hopkins before coming to the University of Rochester NY to complete his medical training. Clinical practice locations include Rochester NY and Canandaigua NY. Research interests include the interaction of infections and autoimmune disease, immunocompetence, vasculitis, sarcoidosis and systemic lupus.Professional BackgroundDr. Christopher Palma studied at Yale University where he received a BS in Biology. Thesis work involved the study of evolution of virulence genes in human trypanosomes. He then attended graduate school at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University obtaining as Masters of Science degree in Molecular Immunology and Microbiology. Thesis work involved the study and generation of novel malaria vaccines utilizing live replication competent adenovirus. After graduate school he attended medical school at the University of Rochester where we he was awarded the George H. Whipple award. He completed internal medicine training and specialty training in Rheumatology at the University of Rochester's Strong Memorial Hospital. Currently Dr. Palma is an Assistant Professor in the department of medicine's division of Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology.ResearchDr. Christopher Palma is an assistant professor of medicine in the division of Allergy Immunology and Rheumatology. Research interests include the interactions of infections and autoimmune diseases, viral diseases, immunocompetence.CredentialsSpecialtiesInternal Medicine - American Board of Internal MedicineRheumatology - American Board of Internal MedicineEducation2011MD | University of Rochester Medical CenterInternal MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/2014 - 06/30/2016Fellowship in Rheumatology at University of Rochester Medical Center06/01/2012 - 06/30/2014Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center06/01/2011 - 06/01/2012Internship in at University of Rochester Medical CenterVIEW ALL expand_moreAwardsGeorge H. Whipple AwardSponsor: University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryLocation: Rochester NYTettleman Travel ScholarshipSponsor: Yale UniversityLocation: New Haven CTPublicationsJournal Articles6/25/2021Ocon AJ, Palma C. "Risk factors for the development of cardiovascular events within one year from the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis." Clinical and experimental rheumatology.. 2021 Jun 25; Epub 2021 Jun 25. 8/5/2020Winthrop KL, Brunton AE, Beekmann S, Polgreen P, Baddley J, Saag KG, Calabrese C, Calabrese L, Robinson PC, Wallace ZS, Curtis JR, . "SARS CoV-2 infection among patients using immunomodulatory therapies." Annals of the rheumatic diseases.. 2020 Aug 5; Epub 2020 Aug 05. 12/20/2019Wu MQ, Preslar M, Katerji H, Palma C, Cameron SJ. "Fibrosis, Thrombosis, and Dacrocytosis: An Unusual Case of Male Systemic Lupus Erythematosus." The American journal of medicine.. 2019 Dec 20; Epub 2019 Dec 20. VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Christopher R. Palma, M.D., Sc.M.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Christopher R. Palma, M.D., Sc.M. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.