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Dr. James Palen Jr, MD

Dr. James Palen Jr, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. James Palen Jr, MD is a family medicine physician in Cape Girardeau, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Mercy Hospital Southeast. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

3129 Blattner Dr Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Telehealth available

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Dr. Rick has been the brightest and most responsive physician I have ever visited. He is very knowledgeable and spends time talking with each patient and asking questions to help diagnosis. Have also had visit with senior doc Palen as well and he is knowledgable and caring physician. You can usually get in to see one of the staff if it is urgent. If visit not possible then nurse will discuss with Doc and get back to you with recommendations. Although you can usually get an appointment when you need it, sometimes the wait is long, but is really worth the wait. Both Palens have diverse backgrounds which makes them a bit different in how they interact with patients.
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Dr. James Palen Jr, MD is a family medicine physician in Cape Girardeau, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Mercy Hospital Southeast. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Health Sciences Antigua School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office3129 Blattner Dr Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd
    Winfield, IL 60190
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    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.

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

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Saint Francis Medical Center

    211 Saint Francis Dr
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% 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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