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Dr. Christopher Palmer, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (70)
Map Pin Small Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Palmer, DO

Dr. Christopher Palmer, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They graduated from KIRKSVILLE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE and is affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, Saint Luke's Des Peres Hospital and Mercy Hospital South. Dr. Palmer, completed a residency at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Palmer an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Palmer works at Signature Orthopedics in Saint Louis, MO with other offices in Fenton, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Palmer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Signature Orthopedics - South County
    12639 Old Tesson Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 849-0311
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Signature Orthopedics - Fenton
    1011 Bowles Ave, Fenton, MO 63026 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 849-0311
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
  • Saint Luke's Des Peres Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital South

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist

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    4.5
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    Based on 70 ratings
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    About Dr. Christopher Palmer, DO

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1922362565
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Des Peres Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • KIRKSVILLE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
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