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David J. Palmer, MD

4.9

2550 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Ophthalmology

Secondary Specialty

Glaucoma

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Practice Focus Areas

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1980
Internship:: Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1981
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1984
Fellowships:: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School - 1985

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

2550 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Caring, helpful

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Palmer has been in practice for many years and has a great deal of experience. He has had me for a patient for routine examinations and for surgery (cataract) for longer than I can remember. His manner is professional yet congenial.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Listens and communicates. Treats the patient not the electronics medical record

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Clear thoughtful explanation of diagnosis and treatment plans

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April 19, 2025

5.0

He seems attentive to my needs as a patient.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Competent and good patient interaction.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Very good...as always. I have known Doctor Palmer for a long time. He is wonderful.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Simply the Best

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable. Even for a Sox Fan

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Palmer is the best! Very knowledgeable!

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Palmer is knowledgeable. He cares about what is happening with you. He encourages you to tell him your concerns.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

His bedside manner was great and he explained everything so I could understand. I felt cared for

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Palmer was thorough re my eye exam. He explained the condition of my eyes and the test were done with the most up-to-date technology. He was genuinely concerned about the condition of my eyes and wanting to help retain my vision.t

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April 08, 2025

5.0

I have known Dr. Palmer for many years, he is very knowledgeable, professional, and attentive, he explains everything so that I can understand what is happening with my eyes and how to take care of them.

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April 07, 2025

4.0

Explained everything good.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Friendly and professional.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent compassionate physician

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March 31, 2025

5.0

His professionalism and knowledge was superb. He explained everything thoroughly.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He's the best and always informed and attentive to my medical needs

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Thorough examinations and monitoring of my condition.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Palmer is very thorough, very conscientious, very kind.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Thorough and knowledgeable.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

good doctor

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He works to solve problems

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March 24, 2025

5.0

I've been with him for almost 40 years. He's rated one of the top ophthalmologists in the area.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Thorough, efficient and excellent doctor

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March 23, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough and answers my questions.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Very very good customer service thank you

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March 21, 2025

5.0

For Dr. Palmer I believe Eye Health is a personal mission. I believe I am receiving Personalize care!

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Great Dr. and person

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March 19, 2025

5.0

I met him for the first time and he is a dedicated, professional, and he showed concern about my eye problems.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Always nicely

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March 18, 2025

5.0

I feel confident in his decisions and recommendations.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Thorough and explains all details

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Professional and thorough

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March 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Palmer is very thorough and explains things well

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Great patient care!

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Palmer was so knowledgeable and helpful

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Explains his findings thiroughly

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Instills confidence

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March 10, 2025

5.0

He listens to all my questions and puts me at ease during the visit

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and able to relate complex information to a non-technical audience.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Attentive. Calm. Informative. Professional.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Careing

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Same as above , very thorough, friendly very good personal interaction. Patient with questions I had. Not in a hurry.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

He is thorough and takes the time to answer questions

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, very thorough

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Great exam and took time to go over my results

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Family doctor who I trust

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Patient and caring. Very professional demeanor.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Great care from a very qualified professional.

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February 17, 2025

5.0

Exellent

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February 11, 2025

5.0

he is very easy to talk with answers all my questions and concerns and very passionate of his work

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Have been seeing Dr. Palmer for years. Trust him !!! He is professional and caring !

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February 11, 2025

5.0

he is very knowledgable and explains everything

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February 08, 2025

5.0

I am getting treatment for my glaucoma from Dr Palmer since last three years and am highly satisfied with treatment. He listens to every problem and explains every treatment in detail. I have recommended him to my relative who lives in Milwaukee and he too is very pleased and satisfied with his treatment.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

very competent and easy to talk to . thanks

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, attractive and a good listener

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February 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent practitioner

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Again, professional and personable.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

He is always on his game

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January 25, 2025

5.0

I believe I received effective, compassionate and informative care.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Professional demeanor - I felt well-cared for and in good hands.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Rapides

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Top notch physician.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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January 20, 2025

5.0

He's so nice and thorough

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January 11, 2025

5.0

professional and friendly

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January 11, 2025

5.0

He my doctor

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January 09, 2025

5.0

He is a true elite ophthalmologist with kindness, respect and care

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January 09, 2025

5.0

Thorough, personable, thoughtful, takes time to discuss and explain conditions and procedures.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

I always get treated fairly and thoroughly.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

Always shows care and concern, explains things well.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, kind and knowledgeable.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

calm, attentive to detail

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Great to deal with. Pleasant and thorough

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer is thoughtful and thorough and has the right soft touch required for eye care.

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December 30, 2024

4.0

He is an excellent and caring doctor.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Very professional, patient, and informative.

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December 29, 2024

5.0

Wisdom and experience

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December 28, 2024

5.0

He fixed my prescription from $260 to $0. Thank you.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Professional, attentive, caring and very cognizant of my comfort and time!

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December 23, 2024

4.0

Wonderful care and service.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Accessible, convenient. Very good Dr.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Professionalism

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Ok

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer seems thorough, genuinely concerned about his patients, and fields questions in a way that is both understandable and informative as well as caring.

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Detailed, knowledgeable and professional

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December 13, 2024

5.0

Simply the BEST!!!

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor, very nice human being.

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Expert care. Listens to patients. Explains what is happening

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December 12, 2024

5.0

I am very satisfied with my care

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent and thorough care!

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December 11, 2024

4.0

He was great. Very thorough.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

I highly recommend NM Ophthalmology Evanston, because of Dr. David Palmer. My mother is elderly, age 99 and Dr. Palmer always takes his time to thoroughly exam and answer any questions.

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