
Spencer Palmer MD
Echocardiography, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology
The Emory Clinic
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5671 Peachtree Dunwoody RdSte 300BAtlanta, GA 30342
Phone+1 404-778-6070
Fax+1 678-843-6350
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Summary
- Dr. Spencer Palmer, based in Atlanta, GA, is a cardiologist specializing in echocardiography, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. He completed his medical education and fellowship in cardiovascular and interventional cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine and his internship and residency in internal medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Palmer is experienced in coronary artery disease, cardiac catheterization, and interventions and has authored several publications with notable citation records. He has participated in clinical trials including the AMPLATZER PFO Occluder and the GORE® Septal Occluder Device studies. His accolades include being named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and receiving recognition from Castle Connolly. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Education & Training
Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2005 - 2006
Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2002 - 2005
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2002
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 2002 - 2025
TN State Medical License 2001 - 2003
American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Atlanta Top Doctor- Interventional Cardiology Atlanta Magazine, 2015-2017, 2022-2025
- Castle Connolly Interventional Cardiology- Regional Top Doctor, 2011-2017
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Clinical Trials
- GORE® Septal Occluder Device for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure in Stroke Patients Start of enrollment: 2008 Dec 10
- AMPLATZER PFO Occluder Post Approval Study Start of enrollment: 2018 Jan 31
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Intramyocardial Left Anterior Descending Artery as Cause of Myocardial IschemiaMarek Polomsky, Spencer J. Palmer, Michael E. Halkos
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2014-02-01 - 11 citationsImplantation of left atrial appendage occlusion devices and complex appendage anatomy: the importance of transesophageal echocardiography.Jesse Jorgensen, Spencer J. Palmer, Andreas P. Kalogeropoulos, Takeshi Arita, Peter C. Block
Echocardiography. 2007-02-01 - 103 citationsGender Differences in Short-Term Cardiovascular Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary InterventionsEdgar Argulian, Amar D. Patel, Jerome L. Abramson, Aniket Kulkarni, Kimberly P. Champney
The American Journal of Cardiology. 2006-07-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Industry Relationships
- Clinical Proctor: Non-surgical ASD and PFO Closure, St. Jude Medical/AbbottI currently serve as a consultant and clinical proctor for non-surgical closure of ASD and PFO and for Intracardiac Echocardiography.2016 - Present
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