Robert Carlton Palmer MD FAAOS (He/Him)
[Pronunciation: Bobby]
Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
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15821 Hollyfern CT 3732Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone+1 239-432-5100
Fax+1 863-336-0017
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Summary
- Dr. Robert "Bobby" Palmer is a southwest Florida pediatric orthopedic and spine surgeon. He received his medical degree from UCF College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Florida, which included training at the Mayo Clinic and Nemours. He finished his pediatric orthopedic and spine fellowship at Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas, with additional fellowship training in pediatric sports.
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2019 - 2020
University of Florida College of Medicine JacksonvilleResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2019
University of Central Florida College of MedicineClass of 2014- Universidad de ChileBA, Latin American Studies, Chilean Literature, 2009 - 2010
- Wake Forest UniversityBA, Chemistry, 2005 - 2009
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2019 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
LA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsComparison of treatment outcomes between growth-sparing instrumentation and definitive one-stage fusion for EOS patients ages 6-10 years.Charles E Johnston, David C Thornberg, Robert Palmer
Spine Deformity. 2023-11-01 - 18 citationsCoronal and Transverse Malalignment in Pediatric Patellofemoral InstabilityRobert C. Palmer, David A. Podeszwa, Philip L. Wilson, Henry B. Ellis
Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021-07-08 - 24 citationsArthroscopic Treatment of Ankle Instability: Brostrom.Jorge I. Acevedo, Robert C. Palmer, Peter G. Mangone
Foot and Ankle Clinics. 2018-09-25
Press Mentions
Robert C. PalmerJuly 1st, 2014
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North AmericaMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- PedsOrthohttps://pedsortho.net/about-us/robert-bobby-palmer-md/
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