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Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD

Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Palmer, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Shenandoah, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 70 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (70 reviews)
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17183 Interstate 45 S Ste 210
Shenandoah, TX 77385

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Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine17183 Interstate 45 S Ste 210 Shenandoah, TX 77385
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(713) 903-2837

Houston Methodist

Houston Methodist6550 Fannin St Ste 2600 Houston, TX 77030
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(713) 903-2837

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital17201 Interstate 45 S Ste 305 The Woodlands, TX 77385
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(713) 903-2837

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Palmer specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Palmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer

3.9
70 ratings, 32 with a written review
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I appreciate Dr. Palmer's Expertise and his concern for my condition and treatment advice.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 27, 2025
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Dr Palmer is always answering all of my questions and he explains everything to me.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2025
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Dr. Kenneth Palmer did my back surgery 10 years ago. I have been recommending him ever since! He is great and looks just the same!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 31, 2025
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Dr Palmer was very helpful and on point.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 10, 2024
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Dr. Kenneth Palmer is an excellent and caring doctor
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 22, 2024
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Easy to discuss treatment between Dr. Palmer, my husband, and myself.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 18, 2024
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Dr. Palmer is great.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 14, 2024
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Dr. Palmer always listens to my concerns and discusses treatment options in a professional manner. He actually cares about his patients.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2024
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A extremely positive experience.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2024
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Dr Palmer was very nice and clear on what he would do for my condition.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 30, 2024
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Dr Palmer, enough said! He is the standard.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 30, 2024
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Dr. Palmer was the best, listened to me, assessed my pain and we came up with a plan.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 15, 2024
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Explain everything very well
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 02, 2024
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Dr. Palmer listened to my concerns and addressed them. He spent a reasonable amount of time with me.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 26, 2024
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Dr palmer spent the time needed to get me comfortable with surgery I am in need of
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 12, 2024
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Dr Palmer is the best doctor I have ever had. He has excellent bedside manner. He shows concern when I have issues.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 29, 2024
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Dr. Palmer did let me know that my recovery would not be 100% because some of my pain was caused by damage from my osteoporosis.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 19, 2024
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Just wants your money
Refuses to see a patient until they first schedule an appt to see his PA. With my high deductible insurance that would cost me about $250 extra. I just recently seen a family doctor in his Methodist group in the Woodlands. So Dr Aamir ran test and xrays and wrote an order to see an Ortho dr. I guess I will not see Dr Palmer because of these practices. If an MD's order has to be still go through a PA for an approval make no sense to me
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Disappointed – Jun 02, 2023
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Your 10 minutes are up!
I have seen this doctor approximately four times. He seems to have a 10-minute timer in his brain that tells him when to reach out and shake your hand and kick you out the door. Even when you get a reminder on my chart about your upcoming appointment, it states 10 minutes. He does not listen, has repeatedly mentioned physical therapy, which did not help, and finally I went to a pain management doctor. I learned that some of the things Dr Palmer told me are extremely questionable. He really just doesn't seem to care and is anxious to kick you out so he can overcharge somebody else for 10 minutes. The last time I saw him he made a very rude comment to me and I will not set foot in his office again. He needs to keep in mind that our insurance companies are paying him.. not the other way around!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
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SO DONE – Nov 15, 2022
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Not good.. waited in area where I could hear him on the phone discussing his golf game. I was there for a couple of hours before I was seen. I brought my mri and he didn’t even acknowledge that I had spinal fractures. When I asked him about it he looked puzzled and left the area, when he returned all he had to say was that it was an old injury and he referred me to physical therapy. I do not recommend.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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May 29, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

I treat conditions of the adult spine. Through utilization of the most advanced techniques in minimally invasive surgery of the spine as well as spinal injections, I provide the most appropriate yet most conservative treatment plan in addressing the spinal conditions of my patients.

biography

Kenneth Palmer, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine conditions at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

His specialties include minimally invasive treatment of adult spine...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • St. Luke's-roosevelt Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital|st. Luke's-roosevelt Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Westchester Wag 2009 Most Distinguished Doctors Award, 2009

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Recipient of 67
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

    17201 Interstate 45 S
    The Woodlands, TX 77385
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

    18220 State Highway 249
    Houston, TX 77070
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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