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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Richard Palmer, MD
4.0 (37 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fredericksburg, VA.
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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

General Surgery* Age 56
Fredericksburg, VA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fredericksburg, VA.

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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Fredericksburg, VA and has 29 years experience. They graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at University Of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital. At present, Dr. Palmer received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Palmer is board certified in General Surgery.

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    306 Cambridge St, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

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Jun 29, 2023
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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a general surgery specialist in Fredericksburg, VA and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1995. He specializes in General Surgery, Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and more.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Phlebology
Cosmetic Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Waterbury Hospital Yale Affiliate
    2001
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Palmer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palmer's profile.

Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Palmer, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Washington Hospital

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA

  • Stafford Hospital

    101 Hospital Center Blvd, Stafford, VA