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Dr. Sylvain Palmer, MD

Dr. Sylvain Palmer, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Sylvain Palmer, MD is a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence St. Jude Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 89 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (89 reviews)

Sylvain Palmer, MD

27799 Medical Center Rd Ste 200 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Telehealth available

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(949) 364-1060

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Mammoth Hospital Mammoth Lakes, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Palmer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Palmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer

4.7

89 ratings, 61 with a written review
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2024
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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
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Vince Vancho – Aug 21, 2021
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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
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Margaret B. – Mar 16, 2021
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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
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Lindsie Jones – Feb 03, 2021
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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
No results
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Terry – Nov 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Olivia – Sep 30, 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
No results
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Sep 29, 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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Richard Wisniach – Aug 27, 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
No results
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Aug 20, 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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Run Away! – May 21, 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
No results
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Anne O'Hollearn – Apr 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jason gulvartian – Feb 08, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 25, 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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kim L – Jan 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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John haverstock – Oct 10, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Fonglee – Sep 14, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 11, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 04, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sylvain Palmer grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Cornell University and completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree at The Johns Hopkins University, in 1974, where he was in the top 10% of his class and was admitted into the Phi Beta Kappa...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Cornell University, Ithaca New York

    Undergraduate School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Palmer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Sylvain Palmer, MD

    Sylvain Palmer, MD27799 Medical Center Rd Ste 200 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mammoth Hospital

      85 Sierra Park Rd
      Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      95%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      90%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

      1 Hoag Dr
      Newport Beach, CA 92663
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      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

    • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

      1100 W Stewart Dr
      Orange, CA 92868
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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