Derek S. Palmer MD

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Physician

1707 W Charleston BlvdSte 160Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone+1 702-671-5150
Fax+1 985-888-8760

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Summary

Dr. Derek Palmer is a general surgeon in Covington, LA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Tulane Health System and Lakeview Regional Medical Center a campus of Tulane Med Ctr. He specializes in trauma surgery & surgical critical care.

Education & Training

University of Mississippi Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2019 - 2020
Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2013 - 2019
St. Matthew's UniversityClass of 2013

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