
David J. Palmer, MD

Insurance
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Practice Focus Areas
- Cataract and Cataract Implant Surgery
- Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Eye Care
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma Laser Treatment
- Glaucoma Tube Shunt Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1980
- Internship:
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Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1981
- Residency:
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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1984
- Fellowships:
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School - 1985
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Clinical Associate Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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1313 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 26, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Palmer was friendly, reassuring, excellent at communicating and answering my questions. I left him with a referral to another doctor as well as a feeling that my eyes were tested by someone who really cares about his patients and who understands the latest technology as well as a deep understanding of his profession.
March 18, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Palmer is very knowledgeable and shares it easily to assist in my thorough understanding. I was well cared for and his ability to be gentle and display confidence when attending such a tender part like the eyes was stellar! His follow-up and next steps creates such confidence in me for future care.
Disclosures
David J. Palmer, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
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