Summary

Dr. Shawn Palmer is an ophthalmologist who focuses on comprehensive eye care and vision health. They earned their medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed residency training at the Medical College of Georgia. With 39 years of clinical experience, Dr. Palmer brings extensive expertise to treating a wide range of eye conditions. They are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Palmer practices at Mercy Hospital of Folsom and serves patients in Folsom, California. They specialize in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. Their procedural expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye examinations, and intraocular lens implant surgeries. Patients rate Dr. Palmer 4.2 out of 5 stars for their care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 39 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Medical College Of Georgia
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Shawn L Palmer MD

2160 E Bidwell StFolsom, CA 95630
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer, MDDr. John Brian Reed, MDDr. Richard Arnold Jones, MDDr. Sara Parastu Modjtahedi, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.2 
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39 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks Spanish, English
Folsom , CASacramento , CASacramento , CASacramento , CA
Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Security Life
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shawn Lee Palmer has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College Of Georgia

Medical School

Creighton University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shawn Palmer?
You can find contact information for Dr. Shawn Palmer here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shawn Palmer affiliated with?
Dr. Shawn Palmer is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Folsom.
What languages does Dr. Shawn Palmer speak?
Dr. Shawn Palmer speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Shawn Palmer accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Shawn Palmer accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Shawn Palmer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Shawn Palmer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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