Dr. Palmer graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University in 1972 and has been in practice for 45 years. He completed a residency at Mayo Clinic and Medical School. Dr. Palmer also specializes in Hand Surgery. He currently practices at Outer Cape Health Services and is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Palmer accepts multiple insurance plans including Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Health Plan.