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Derek Palmer, MD, General Surgery, Covington, LA, Tulane Medical Center

DerekS.PalmerMD

General Surgery Covington, LA

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Physician

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2019 - 2023
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Hospital Affiliations