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Dr. Derek Palmer, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 41
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Dr. Derek Palmer, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA.
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Dr. Derek Palmer, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 41
Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Derek Palmer, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA.

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Dr. Derek Palmer, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Covington, LA. Dr. Palmer currently practices at Lakeview Hospital and are affiliated with Lakeview Regional Medical Center. Dr. Palmer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Palmer is board certified in General Surgery.

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Rib Fracture
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Rib Fracture
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Lakeview Hospital
    101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300, Covington, LA 70433

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Specialties*
Critical Care Surgery
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Palmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palmer's profile.

Dr. Derek Palmer, MD is affiliated with Lakeview Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Derek Palmer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lakeview Regional Medical Center

    95 Judge Tanner Blvd, Covington, LA