Christopher W. Palmer, DO, a Sports Medicine Physician & Orthopedic Surgeon with Signature Orthopedics – South County and Signature Orthopedics – Fenton
Get to know Sports Medicine Physician & Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Christopher W. Palmer, who serves patients in Saint Louis and Fenton, Missouri.
Dr. Palmer is a sports medicine physician & a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon who sees patients at Signature Orthopedics – South County in Saint Louis, Missouri & Signature Orthopedics – Fenton. He treats a variety of orthopedic issues, specializing in minimally invasive treatments, total joint and partial joint replacement, joint arthroscopy, sports medicine, foot and ankle injuries, and orthopedic trauma.
Both Signature Orthopedics – South County & Signature Orthopedics – Fenton are a part of Signature Medical Group, which is the largest independent, physician-owned multi-specialty group in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. They have been a mainstay in bone and joint care for decades and are committed to providing the most advanced diagnostic, treatment, and surgical options available in the St. Louis region. From young children to aging adults, the nationally recognized physicians of Signature Orthopedics treat orthopedic patients of all ages.
Professionally, the doctor is affiliated with several hospitals and medical centers within his local area, including Mercy Hospital South, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Fenton, Old Tesson Surgery Center, and St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital.
Following the completion of his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Weber State University in 2008, Dr. Palmer went on to obtain his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. He then completed his internship at St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital, followed by his residency at St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
In order to stay up to date in his field, he remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association. In addition, he holds certifications in: Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support, and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale.
Orthopedic Surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. They work in clinical and hospital settings.
Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Palmer is the recipient of: Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016), On-Time Doctor Award (2016, 2018), and Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2016, 2018).
In his spare time, he enjoys Crossfit training, hiking, snowboarding, and traveling. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Learn More about Dr. Christopher W. Palmer:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2778484-Christopher-Palmer-Orthopedist or through Signature Medical Group, https://www.signaturemedicalgroup.com/doctors/p96/christopher-w-palmer/
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