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Dr. Douglas Palmer, MD

General Hand Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Douglas Palmer, MD
3.5 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Palmer, MD is a Hand Surgeon in Janesville, WI.
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Dr. Douglas Palmer, MD

General Hand Surgery* Age 71
Janesville, WI
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Palmer, MD is a Hand Surgeon in Janesville, WI.

About

Dr. Palmer graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Douglas Palmer, MD is a Hand Surgeon in Janesville, WI and has 44 years experience. Dr. Palmer currently practices at Mercyhealth East and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville. At present, Dr. Palmer received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Palmer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Palmer is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Dupuytrens Contracture
Arthritis
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Dupuytrens Contracture
Arthritis
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Dupuytrens Contracture
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ganglion Cyst
Neuropathy
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Trigger Finger
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Open Choice PPO
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    Blue Preferred Plus POS
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    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
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    Choice Plus POS
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    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer
3.5
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Specialties*
General Hand Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Douglas Palmer, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville

    1000 Mineral Point Ave, Janesville, WI