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Dr. Clinton Palmer, MD

Dr. Clinton Palmer, MD

Emergency Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Clinton Palmer, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Oak Ridge, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Memphis, TN in 2007. He is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

990 Oak Ridge Tpke Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Palmer specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Palmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer

4.5

16 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Burns – Apr 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Bridgette – Oct 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tim Crabtree – May 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lona – May 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Valerie Rivas – Apr 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Carol Hall – Dec 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Dec 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
terry scarborough in wartburg, tn – Nov 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Knoxville, TN – Oct 26, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Shawna Saldana in Oak Ridge, TN – Mar 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I am passionate about patient safety and satisfaction.  I pride myself on providing a higher quality of care than patients have come to expect.  When I am not working clinically, I enjoy working on cars, playing with my dog, and riding...read more

biography

I have been treating patients at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, since June of 2010.  I received my undergraduate training at The University of Tennessee Knoxville with a Summa Cum Laude degree in Biochemistry Cellular and Molecular Biology. ...read more
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Residency Hospital, 2010
  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Internship Hospital, 2008
  • University Of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Memphis, Tn

    Medical School, 2007
  • University Of Tennessee Knoxville

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge990 Oak Ridge Tpke Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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Augusta University Medical Center1120 15th St Augusta, GA 30912
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Emergency Services of Virginia PC265 Brookview Centre Way Ste 400 Knoxville, TN 37919
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge

    990 Oak Ridge Tpke
    Oak Ridge, TN 37830
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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