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Dr. William Palmer is a family medicine physician with 13 years of experience providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Dr. Palmer is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Palmer practices at multiple MercyOne locations throughout central Iowa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Perry. He specializes in managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. His practice also includes pediatric care for children and routine blood work such as complete blood counts and white blood cell analysis to monitor patient health.
Dr. Palmer practices at multiple MercyOne locations throughout central Iowa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Perry. He specializes in managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. His practice also includes pediatric care for children and routine blood work such as complete blood counts and white blood cell analysis to monitor patient health.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Mercy Medical Center -Des Moines
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. William Nicholas Palmer has 4 locationsDallas County Hospital Family Medicine Perry
616 10th StPerry, IA 50220 Tel: (515) 465-3553
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital
1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266 Tel: (515) 343-1000
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, German, Portuguese | Speaks English |
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| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | |||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. William Nicholas Palmer has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. William Nicholas Palmer has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. William Nicholas Palmer holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Mercy Medical Center -Des Moines.
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and Ross University School Of Medicine in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Palmer's NPI number is 1417363573.
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- Dr. William Palmer speaks English and Spanish.
- Which hospitals is Dr. William Palmer affiliated with?
- Dr. William Palmer is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Dallas County Hospital, and MERCYONE WEST DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER.
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