Dr. David J. Palmer, MD | Evanston, IL | Ophthalmology

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Dr. David Palmer is an ophthalmologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago and brings 46 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Palmer is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital and practices at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, Illinois, as well as Northwestern Medicine Primary & Specialty Care in Evanston, Illinois. He specializes in treating glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, along with managing posterior vitreous detachment. His practice includes comprehensive eye exams, vision tests, and visual field testing to help diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients rate Dr. Palmer 3.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
3.8

18 Ratings
46 years of experience
13 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
9 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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No follow up was required.

August 2nd, 2016

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I just had cataract surgery done on both my eyes by Dr. Palmer. I call him my miracle maker. Going from having to put my nose up to the computer screen to see (and not very well) to now not having to wear glasses to read is a miracle in my book. This was a life changing experience and I am so glad that Dr. Palmer took care of me. I trusted his judgement to do the very best with my eyes and he did.

June 3rd, 2015

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Dr. Palmer is the best optometrist who I highly recommended.

March 8th, 2015

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Removed all anxiety over having surgery.

January 19th, 2015

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Don't expect to see the same staff member after your first appointment. And please do not get attached to anyone. There is a Hugh turnaround of employees in his office. What does that tell you? Why doesn't anyone stay with his practice. :(

August 24th, 2012

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If you want a doctor who carefully listens to your complaints, Dr. Palmer is not for you. He failed to understand my situation and purposefully disseminated incorrect information about my case. I am now in a situation where I need to have my medical record revised to reflect my reported symptoms instead of his VERY incorrect interpretation.

May 12th, 2012

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I have been a patient of Doctor Palmer for over 4 years. His treatment of my glaucoma has been superlative and I always feel lucky to have been recommended to him. I have had two laser surgeries and my glaucoma has been controlled. With two visits a year and eye drops daily I have avoided complications of an insidious chronic disease, with no side effects whatsoever. I highly recommend him.

February 17th, 2011

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Dr. David J. Palmer is a dedicated, brilliant professional who cares deeply about his patients who range in age from teens to 90+ years. He keeps abreast of issues and new advances through attendance at conferences, presentations, articles and consulting. He is also a clincal professor at Northwestern University. His expertise is recognized worldwide. He is rated as a top doctor in opthamology in the United States.

July 22nd, 2010

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Indifferent attitude. Prescribed too many unneccessary eye drops and made me feel alarmed and anxious.

December 26th, 2009

Northwestern Medicine Primary & Specialty Care Evanston

1630 Sherman Ave Ste 100Evanston, IL 60201

Tel: (847) 535-7647


Dr. David J. Palmer, MD	Dr. Sunil Raichand, MD	Dr. Ahmed M Abdelsalam, MD	Dr. Ashley A Rohr
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (18 Ratings)	3.7 (13 Ratings)	3.3 (4 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience			15 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English	Speaks English
Evanston , IL	Downers Grove , IL	Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine		Med School: University Of Alexandria	Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School1985

Residency

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago1984

Medical School

University of Chicago Pritzker School of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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What languages does Dr. David Palmer speak?: Dr. David Palmer speaks Spanish and English.
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