
Overview
Shawn W. Palmer, DO, is an independent orthopedic surgeon at Ascension Illinois in Rockford, Illinois. He provides personalized care for diseases and disorders of soft tissues, bones, and joint conditions. Dr. Palmer starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, he works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs.
Dr. Palmer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Dr. Palmer is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5875 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shawn W. Palmer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shawn W. Palmer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shawn W. Palmer by calling their office at 815-398-9491. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shawn W. Palmer a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shawn W. Palmer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Shawn W. Palmer specialize in?
While Dr. Shawn W. Palmer is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Shawn W. Palmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shawn W. Palmer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 815-398-9491 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Palmer isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- SciaticaDr. Palmer isDistinguished. Learn about Sciatica.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Palmer isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- ScoliosisDr. Palmer isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- TendinitisDr. Palmer isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Palmer isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Palmer isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Palmer isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Palmer isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- MenopauseDr. Palmer isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.

