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Dr. James Palen, MD

Family Medicine* Age 84
Dr. James Palen, MD
3.6 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. James Palen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Dr. James Palen, MD
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Dr. James Palen, MD

Family Medicine* Age 84
Cape Girardeau, MO
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Palen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO.

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Dr. James Palen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO and has 54 years experience. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1970 and completed a residency at St Mary's Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Saint Francis Medical Center and Southeast Hospital. At present, Dr. Palen received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Palen accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3129 BLATTNER DR, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

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Biography
  • Dr. James Palen, MD is a family medicine specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO and has over 53 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1970. He specializes in Family Medicine.
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    1970
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Internship

Internship
  • St Marys Hospital
    1971
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Residency

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  • St Mary's Medical Center
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Dr. James Palen, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Saint Francis Medical Center and Southeast Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL

  • Saint Francis Medical Center

    211 Saint Francis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO

  • Southeast Hospital

    1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO