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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

Nephrology*
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34 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Washington, DC. They specialize in Nephrology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University College West Indies, Kingston and is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and United Medical Center. Dr. Palmer, completed a residency at University Va Roanoke-Salem.

Dr. Palmer works at Practice in Washington, DC with other offices in Clinton, MD. 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
    Bahram Pishdad MD P.c.
    1328 Southern Ave SE Ste 310, Washington, DC 20032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 562-0400
  2. 2
    Iradj Dadgar-dehkordi
    7801 Old Branch Ave Ste 409, Clinton, MD 20735 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 562-0400
  3. 3
    Office
    106 Irving St NW Ste 422, Washington, DC 20010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 877-0698
  4. 4
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    10401 Hospital Dr, Clinton, MD 20735 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 856-6550

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  • Medstar Washington Hospital Center
  • Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center
  • Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
  • United Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1134206741
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Hosp-U Va
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Va Roanoke-Salem
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    Internship
    • University Va Roanoke-Salem
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    Medical Education
    • University College West Indies, Kingston
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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