David J. Palmer, MD

David J. Palmer, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Ophthalmology

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 1980
Internship:
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1981
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1984
Fellowships:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School - 1985

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Wonderful, careful, thorough smart physician with great bedside manner.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

always answers all my questions and explains what concerns me and all issues concerning my eyes in a very thorough and easily understandable way

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Palmer is highly skilled and a kind caring person

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Super doctor

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April 15, 2024

5.0

I have a good rapport with Dr. Palmer.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

An expert and very thorough, professional, and kind

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor, very attentive to answering the questions that one asks him

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, comprehensive, and thorough. Patient. Explains examination well.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

He was good 😊

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April 11, 2024

4.0

He is a very good doctor.

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April 11, 2024

4.0

He fit me into his busy schedule for something unexpected. Kind, professional and informative

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April 11, 2024

5.0

You can tell he truly cares. Very thorough and spent time with me.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Extremely thorough

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent care

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Communicative and competent physician.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

I have been his patient for many years he. He is wise, knowledgeable, up to date s c always cordial.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

I've already recommended Dr. Palmer right after I had an appointment with him and his team last Friday PM. they did a wonderful job, no mentioned they spent more then 2 hours to check my eyes and explained everything in details. This is the best team in NW!!! Thanks Dr. Palmer. [patient's full name]

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Expertise.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Always on top of the details and willing to answer my probing questions!

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer is very knowledgeable and polite. He listens to your concerns and does his best to answer all your questions thoroughly.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor!!

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March 27, 2024

5.0

He being my husband doctor for many years.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Went well

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer provides Excellent Medical Services! He is very astute in his field & keeps in touch with the latest Researchs & Progresses in the field. In addition he cares about people. He listens carefully to your Qpuestions & Concerns.

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March 26, 2024

4.0

See above comments Also, competent and knowledgeable

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Kind, thorough, patient, professional.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Listens to patient. Excellent chairside manner.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

EXCELLENT PHYSICIAN

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March 20, 2024

5.0

He is the best.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent physician

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Palmer takes his time to examine your eyes and answers all your questions without rushing you. He’s a very kind and patient doctor.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Great commutator and friendly dkemenor

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Very thorough

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March 15, 2024

5.0

He’s excellent, really knowledgeable and empathic, answers your questions and is thorough. Dr. Palmer is an excellent doctor

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Well trained and good bedside manner

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Quite thorough

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March 13, 2024

5.0

He gave clear explanations of his findings

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March 13, 2024

5.0

knowledgeable and patient friendly

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Smart, accomplished, thoughtful, thorough, compassionate.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Perfect take care for me

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March 11, 2024

5.0

I believe I received compassionate and informative care.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer does a GREAT job of explaining and at the same time answers throughly. He is TOP NOTCH!!!

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March 04, 2024

4.0

Dr. Palmer has been my doctor for over 20 years. He is very thorough.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Explains the whole condition very well

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He gave me a thorough exam.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr.Palmer is a great doctor.He e He was very understanding and listens to your concerns.He takes time with the patient to help me with their health issues.I high recommend him to anyone looking for dr. Ophthmology.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

The Doctor is very professional

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He has great bedside manner and he answered all my questions

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer is an excellent doctor

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He was very good at explaining things as to me eyes.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He is thorough knowledgeable clear and kind. He is great

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Caring, thorough, good doctor, pleasant, nice knowledgeable and patient. Will come back! :)

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Always personable and patience

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February 23, 2024

5.0

I was extremely impressed even before I was seen by Dr. Palmer when he stopped at the door to just say hello and told me he’d be with me soon. Having been a health care professional before retiring, it was always something I tried to do as well and I always knew that patients appreciated it. Once he began examining me, he was very thorough, explaining everything. He was also very much at ease and made me feel the same.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

He saved my vision.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Palmer repaired a retinal tear in his office for me several years ago, and has provided me with excellent, kind care for 20+ years.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Good serves

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Always pleasant and listens

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer’s expertise and his ability to explain in a concise understandable manner.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent experience

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Palmer has been my doctor for over 20 years.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Good professional. Kind and dedicates his time to patients.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

He apologized that he was the wrong doctor for my problem & wondered how I got him. He recommended the type of doctor, I needed. I met her in that office. I am very grateful to him.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Did an excellent job on the procedure performed! He made sure my condition was addressed timely, as well as making sure that the procedure was moved along in a prompt manner. I can see perfectly - totally amazing! Very grateful to Dr. Palmer & his staff!

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He gave compassionate, informative and friendly care.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Amazing bedside manners and actually very thorough in his care with me to rule out certain condition

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February 09, 2024

5.0

I really did like them

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He is our family eye doctor and we trust him.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

My family. And I know Dr Palmer. Probably. More than 30. Good years. Professional

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He listened to my problem with the glasses and had my eyes examined again.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He gave me more time and attention than i am used to in that department.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

I believe Dr. Palmer is excellent at his work.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

His professional knowledge , and confidence.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Caring, responsive, and reliable

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

I have been with Dr. Palmer for about 7 years. I trust him, he always gives my eyes a thorough examination and explains everything to me. He is a very busy Doctor because he is so good that’s why I will travel wherever he is practicing.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Answered questions thoughtfully and conducted a thorough review of my eyesight status. Discussed options.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Very Knowledgeable Friendly Caring

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January 27, 2024

5.0

Caring and goes to great lengths to make his patients feel good about their visits

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He is an extremely competent and experienced doctor. He explains your care and makes sure you understand. I appreciate him so much.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer is capable, professional, knowledgeable and thorough. He spends as much time as you need, answers all questions with thoughtful responses which a lay person is able to understand. Really enjoyed our session.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

All questions were answered after completed exam.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

I like Dr. I Palmer he is wise and smart , has an abundance of experience…and I believe sees things that other eye doctors may miss.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Palmer for several years. I wish he had not moved to the downtown Northwestern facility.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Sounds dedicated, experienced and caring.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

He was so nice and polite and helpful and humbled and patience and he answered all my questions and he provided a wonderful patient care

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January 22, 2024

5.0

kind

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer is an excellent doctor. He is very thorough and takes the time to really review previous history and current test results to get an accurate picture of what is going on.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent doctor

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent communicator, personable, and knowledgeable practitioner.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Competent and caring

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Palmer's examination of my eyes, description of my health, and answers to my questions were complete and very satisfactory.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

He has been my physician for over 25 years and I have complete confidence in him.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Considerate and informative care.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Palmer is a doctor who goes above and beyond to cover every health issue thoroughly with his patients. He is also caring and personable. A very refreshing experience.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very professional

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