Dr. Shawn W. Palmer, D.O.

The Hip & Knee Center is home to Dr. Shawn W. Palmer, D.O., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon focused on Anterior Hip Replacement surgery and Total Knee Replacement (TKR) for patients in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.  Dr. Palmer has performed thousands of minimally invasive surgical procedures that reduce pain, enable faster recovery and help patients regain their mobility and is one of the most experienced anterior approach hip replacement surgeons in the world.  He is a national instructor for surgical skills training,  completed specialized  training at the world-renowned University of Chicago Bone and Joint Replacement Center and is a lifetime member of the University of Chicago Surgical Society.

In his years of practice, Dr. Palmer has learned the importance of building relationships with patients and is available throughout the process to answer questions or address concerns. He emphasizes the importance of patients playing an active role in their healthcare and participating in their own care, rather than blindly following what their doctor tells them to do. Every patient is given his email address and encouraged to use it whenever they have questions, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the rest of their lives. His goal is to build a relationship with patients that will last a life time.

Surgeon Education Program

Dr. Palmer serves as a Clinical Instructor for Consensus Orthopedics. He teaches the Anterior Approach Hip Replacement technique and the safe performance of the procedure to surgeons from around the country.