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Dr. Richard Shane Palmer M.D.

Surgeon

4/5(82)
301a Park Hill Dr Suite 311 Fredericksburg VA, 22401
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4/5

About

Dr. Richard Palmer is a general surgeon practicing in Fredericksburg, VA. Dr. Palmer specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Palmer provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine, Uams, University Of Arkansas For Me MD

Rhodes College

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1995

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 22 years of experience

Dr. Richard Shane Palmer M.D.'s Practice location

Richard Palmer, MD

301a Park Hill Dr Suite 311 -
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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306 CAMBRIDGE ST -
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22405
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Dr. Richard Shane Palmer M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 82 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

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