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Shawn Palmer, D.O.
OrthoIllinois
Orthopedics: Hip & Knee Replacement
Algonquin, IL
4.9
978 Ratings
341 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
978 Ratings
341 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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Thank you Dr. Palmer for being such an amazing Dr./Surgeon!!!
Outstanding surgeon! Outstanding Team!!
He performed both of my hip surgeries and I like to go in for check up. He’s the best doctor I’ve ever dealt with. I always recommend a him to family and friends..
Excellent surgeon! Dr. Palmer is skilled and professional.It was a quick visit and
Great at diagnosing! States I need a cortisone injection and states will be a minute. In comes his PA with ultrasound and he is here to do the injection. States he does most of the injections for Dr. He did a great job but I expected to be treated by Dr Palmer.
Very personable and to the point! Dr Palmer replaced my right hip several years ago with a fantastic outcome and I am back for my left hip now. Total trust in his work!!
Knows what he is doing
He’s been my doctor for many years and have trust in his care.
Very nice and knowledgeable.
Dr Palmer is great! Knowledgeable and friendly.