Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD
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Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Palmer specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- 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.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Palmer's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer
3.9
| 5 Star | 69% | 69% |
| 4 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 23% | 23% |
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About Me
care philosophy
I treat conditions of the adult spine. Through utilization of the most advanced techniques in minimally invasive surgery of the spine as well as spinal injections, I provide the most appropriate yet most conservative treatment plan in addressing the spinal conditions of my patients.biography
Kenneth Palmer, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine conditions at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.His specialties include minimally invasive treatment of adult spine...read more
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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St. Luke's-roosevelt Hospital
Residency HospitalBaylor College Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1995St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital|st. Luke's-roosevelt Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1990Georgetown University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1989
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Learn more about medical license public record checkWestchester Wag 2009 Most Distinguished Doctors Award, 2009
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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