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Dr. David Palmer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (120)
Map Pin Small Savannah, GA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. David Palmer, MD

Dr. David Palmer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Savannah, GA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. Dr. Palmer, completed a residency at University of Missouri. Patients rated Dr. Palmer an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Palmer works at Optim Orthopedics LLC in Savannah, GA with other offices in Pooler, GA and Rincon, GA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Palmer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Optim Orthopedics LLC
    210 E Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (912) 595-8063
    Monday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    13:00 - 17:00
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    Optim Orthopedics - Pooler
    101 W Mulberry Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Optim Orthopedics LLC
    810 Towne Park Dr Ste 200, Rincon, GA 31326 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested, have completed an information form, and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
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Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
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Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
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Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement
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    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
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    • Oscar Health
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    Based on 120 ratings
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. David Palmer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1568435162
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Missouri
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Florida
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Florida College of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. David Palmer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Palmer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Palmer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    120 patients have reviewed Dr. Palmer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Palmer.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Palmer, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Palmer appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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