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Shawn Palmer, D.O.
OrthoIllinois
Orthopedics: Hip & Knee Replacement
Algonquin, IL
4.9
940 Ratings
325 Comments
Dr. Shawn Palmer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon. His team focuses on outpatient anterior approach hip and total knee replacement surgery, and he has performed over 7,000 joint replacements for patients from around the world with world-class service.
4.9
940 Ratings
325 Comments
Dr. Shawn Palmer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon. His team focuses on outpatient anterior approach hip and total knee replacement surgery, and he has performed over 7,000 joint replacements for patients from around the world with world-class service.
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Welcome to our home for The Hip and Knee Center at Ortho Illinois. My name is Shawn W. Palmer. I am a board-certified and fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon. Our team is focused on outpatient anterior approach hip and total knee replacement surgery.
We do two things, fix hips and knees. Over nearly 20 years, I have performed over 7,000 joint replacements for patients from around the world with world-class service. I am from a small town in East Texas where life was simple and a handshake was a promise kept. I learned how to operate at the University of Chicago and I am a life member of the University of Chicago Surgical Society, but I treat my patients in the same small town Texas way. Let's keep the conversation simple and treat each other with respect.
I was a patient before I was a surgeon. Collegiate athletics helped me with an education, but also with a broken leg, a torn rotator cuff and 5 back surgeries. I know the anxiety of facing an operation. What is routine in my daily life now as a surgeon is often unknown and unexpected for you. Please ask questions, compare opinions and let's make a decision together that will best reduce your pain and improve your function. Sometimes the decision is for a new hip or knee, but often our attention to fitness, diet, and healthy choices can make a difference without surgery.
Making a return to a more active and pain-free lifestyle and witnessing the satisfaction of my patients is both my motivation and reward. It’s just that simple.
Sincerely,
Dr. Shawn W. Palmer
Conditions & Treatments
Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
Joint Replacements
Outpatient Hip Replacement
Outpatient Knee Replacement
Revision Hip Replacement
Revision Knee Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Training
Bachelor’s Degree, Pittsburg State University
Osteopathic Medical Degree, Midwestern University – Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency, Midwestern University – Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Adult Reconstruction Surgery Fellowship, University Of Chicago
Memberships
Board certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Advocate Sherman Hospital
AMITA St. Joseph Hospital
Delnor Community Hospital
Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Kind, compassionate, to the point and truthful. Will be back for sure.
The absolute best hip surgeon !!!
Everything on time and Shawn knew exactly what I needed done very quickly
Very easy to talk to
Explains everything really well. Great personality.
Best experience all ways
Friendly, understanding, many options and the facilities are outstanding and up to date w equipment that matches!
Listens patiently and responds in a clear, concise and empathetic manner. My most trusted doctor for active and healthy living!
Excellent care. Took time to listen to my problem. Didn't rush through the appointment.
Dr Palmer is an excellent ortho doctor! He helped me with two total hip replacements, when no one else could! I was literally missing parts of my joint and couldn’t walk. Now I can!! I’m 63 Years old and have renewed mobility for the first time e in about 8 years!