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Dr. David Palmer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. David Palmer, MD
4.6 (137 Ratings)

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Dr. David Palmer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Savannah, GA.
Dr. David Palmer, MD
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Dr. David Palmer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Savannah, GA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Palmer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Savannah, GA.

About

Dr. Palmer graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Missouri. Dr. David Palmer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Savannah, GA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Palmer currently practices at Optim Orthopedics LLC and are affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Palmer received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 137 times. Dr. Palmer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Palmer is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice Option
  • AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access)
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice
  • National
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Pathway HMO
  • Pathway Enhanced (Small Grp)-GA
    Pathway
    Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card
  • Curative PPO
    Curative
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Options
    Choice Plus
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Choice
  • Blue Choice HMO
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Optim Orthopedics LLC
    210 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405
    Monday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    13:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Optim Orthopedics LLC
    810 Towne Park Dr Ste 200, Rincon, GA 31326
  3. 3 Optim Orthopedics - Pooler
    101 W Mulberry Blvd Ste 140, Pooler, GA 31322

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer
4.6
Based on 137 Reviews
5 Stars (123)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Apr 23, 2025
The staff and the dr. Palmerwas very friendly. He was knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns and what I thought it was . Then he diagnosed it correctly and we got a plan for healing.
— Apr 23, 2025
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Florida
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Missouri
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Palmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palmer's profile.

Dr. David Palmer, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Palmer, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA