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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Richard Palmer, MD
4.0 (37 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a General Surgeon in Fredericksburg, VA.
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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Fredericksburg, VA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a General Surgeon in Fredericksburg, VA.

About

Dr. Palmer graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at University Of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals.Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a General Surgeon in Fredericksburg, VA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Palmer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stafford Hospital and Mary Washington Hospital. At present, Dr. Palmer received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Palmer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Palmer is board certified in General Surgery.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
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    APCN Open Access Aetna Select

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    306 Cambridge St, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

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Jun 29, 2023
Sadly, was told he has retired from practice.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Phlebology
Cosmetic Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Waterbury Hospital Yale Affiliate
    2001
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Palmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palmer's profile.

Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is affiliated with Stafford Hospital and Mary Washington Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stafford Hospital

    101 Hospital Center Blvd, Stafford, VA

  • Mary Washington Hospital

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA