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Dr. Christopher Palmer, DO

Dr. Christopher Palmer, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Christopher Palmer, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Palmer has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Hospital South and SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Fenton. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 86 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (86 reviews)

Signature Orthopedics St. Louis

12639 Old Tesson Rd Saint Louis, MO 63128
Telehealth available

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(314) 849-0311

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Palmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer

4.5

86 ratings, 77 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
9%
9%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barclay – Dec 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Clay – Sep 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bryan Chapman – Aug 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Carl bellew sr – Jul 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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RWH – Jun 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Williac – May 24, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Pat Sims – May 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joe Dorhauer – Apr 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 18, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Unhappy – Nov 03, 2023
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What could be improved
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Oct 25, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lesa Del llano – Oct 16, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jim – Oct 14, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 05, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elaine G – Sep 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Geri W – Sep 10, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kelly – Aug 17, 2023
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About Me

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biography

Dr. Palmer is a sports medicine physician and a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon. He treats a variety of orthopedic issues, specializing in minimally invasive treatments, total joint and partial joint replacement, joint arthroscopy, sports...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

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  • Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital|des Peres Hospital|saint Louis University

    Residency Hospital

  • Des Peres Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Saint Louis University

    Residency Hospital

  • Des Peres Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School
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Locations

Signature Orthopedics St. Louis

Signature Orthopedics - South County12639 Old Tesson Rd Saint Louis, MO 63128
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • Sat: 12:00am - 12:00am
    • Sun: 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Directions

Signature Orthopedics St. Louis

Signature Orthopedics - Fenton1011 Bowles Ave Fenton, MO 63026
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 12:00am - 12:00am
    • Sun: 12:00am - 12:00am
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Fenton

    1015 Bowles Ave
    Fenton, MO 63026
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Mercy Hospital South

    10010 Kennerly Rd
    Saint Louis, MO 63128
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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