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Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD
3.9 (70 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Shenandoah, TX.
Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD
3.9 (70 Ratings)
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Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
Shenandoah, TX
Accepting new patients
36 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 36 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 Southwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Dr. Palmer has experience treating conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palmer received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 70 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

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Explains Conditions Well

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Experience and Background Check

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

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3.9
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Feb 27, 2025
I appreciate Dr. Palmer's Expertise and his concern for my condition and treatment advice.
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX and has over 35 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
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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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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital|St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital
    1990
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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: Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. 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 Southwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.

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

Dr. Palmer has over 36 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 Southwest Hospital

    7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX

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