Christopher Palmer, MD

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Christopher Palmer, MD
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Christopher Palmer, MD

Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
4540 Shepherd Square
Diamondhead, MS 39525
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Biography

Dr. Christopher Palmer is an orthopedic surgeon at Ochsner Health.Dr. Palmer has been on staff at Ochsner since 2022 and has been practicing orthopedic surgery since 1998. He performs general orthopedics including adult reconstructive/joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Palmer has a special clinical interest in surgical reconstruction of the knee and shoulder as well as cartilage restorative procedures. Dr. Palmer earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He completed his internship in general surgery at Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi, and his residency in orthopedic surgery at Wilford Hall Medical Center Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He also completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Palmer is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.In his free time, Dr. Palmer enjoys sports and spending time outdoors.

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Accepted Insurance

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Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Choice POS
  • Aetna Open Choice
AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
American Health
  • American Health Advantage of Louisiana
Amerigroup
  • Healthy Blue
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS (Out-of-State)
  • BCBS Community Blue
  • BCBS Federal Basic
  • BCBS Federal Standard
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Local Plus
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Open Access
  • BCBS of LA PPO
  • BCBS of LA Pelican HRA
  • BCBS of Louisiana HMO
  • BCBS of MS State Employees
  • BCBS of Mississippi
  • Blue Advantage (BCBS)
  • Blue Connect
  • Blue Saver PPO
  • Ochsner Employee BCBS of LA
Christus Health
  • Christus Health Plan (Marketplace)
Cigna
  • Cigna Choice Fund Open Access Plus
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • Cigna PPO
Humana
  • Humana Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
  • Humana Dual Plus (SNP)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Select Partner
LA Healthcare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Magnolia
  • Magnolia Healthcare
Medicare
  • Original Medicare
Molina
  • Molina Healthcare of Mississippi
Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare
Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health Choices
  • Peoples Health Complete Care (C-SNP)
  • Peoples Health Secure Complete (D-SNP)
Tricare
  • Tricare Prime West
  • Tricare Select West
United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UMR Select Plus Tiered
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
  • UnitedHealthcare Heritage
  • UnitedHealthcare Individual & Family Marketplace Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Tiered
WebTPA
  • LCMC Health Basic

Education and Training

Graduate School

University of Alabama School of Medicine
Year Completed: 1991

Medical School

University of Alabama - Birmingham
Year Completed: 1991

Univ of Alabama School of Medicne
Year Completed: 1991

Internship

Keesler Medical Center
Field of Study: General Surgery
Year Completed: 1992

Residency

Wilford Hall Medical Center
Field of Study: Orthopedics
Year Completed: 1998

Fellowship

University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga
Field of Study: Sports Medicine
Year Completed: 1999

Erlanger Medical Center
Field of Study: Sports medicine
Year Completed: 1999

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Inc - Orthopedic Surgery

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