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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a general surgeon in Fredericksburg, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4 Star Rating (37 reviews)

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Palmer specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Palmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer

4.0

37 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
22%
22%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 29, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 20, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fredericksburg, VA – Nov 30, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Caroline in Fredericksburg VA – Mar 30, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Woodbridge, VA – Oct 31, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Colonial Beach, VA – Sep 07, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Annandale, VA – Aug 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tracy in Alexandria va – Dec 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a general surgeon in Fredericksburg, VA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Phlebology

  • Cosmetic Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Waterbury Hospital Yale Affiliate

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • Med University Of South Carolina

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • University Of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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General Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Within the last one to three years
Virginia Board of Medicine

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stafford Hospital

    101 Hospital Center Blvd
    Stafford, VA 22554
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mary Washington Hospital

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd
    Fredericksburg, VA 22401
    Recipient of 5
    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

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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