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Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD
3.8 (62 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Shenandoah, TX.
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Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 62
Shenandoah, TX
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Shenandoah, TX.
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Dr. Palmer graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital.Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Shenandoah, TX and has 35 years experience. Dr. Palmer currently practices at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Dr. Palmer has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palmer received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 62 times. Dr. Palmer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Palmer is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
    17183 Interstate 45 S Ste 210, Shenandoah, TX 77385
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  2. 2 Houston Methodist
    6550 Fannin St Ste 2600, Houston, TX 77030
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  3. 3 Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
    17201 Interstate 45 S Ste 305, The Woodlands, TX 77385
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Experience and Background Check

Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Spinal Nerve Block
Spondylitis
Spinal Fusion
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Sacral Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Facet Blocks
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Cord Decompression
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Whiplash
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Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer
3.8
Based on 62 Reviews
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4 Stars (4)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (16)

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989. He specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital|St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palmer's profile.

Dr. Palmer frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.

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

Dr. Palmer has over 35 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

    17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX

  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

    18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

    7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX

Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD

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