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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

Dr. Richard Palmer, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a family medicine physician in San Antonio, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Methodist Hospital and University Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

2277 NW Military Hwy Ste 100 San Antonio, TX 78213
Telehealth available
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Dr. Palmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palmer

2.6
24 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
4%
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1 star
54%
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S graham
He’s a no nonsense Dr. you can get in, get what you need, and leave. We all know what’s going on with bodies so it’s simple. Perfect Doctor!!!
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
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Apr 29, 2025
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Horrid doctor. Do not go!
He berated my wife and told her the symptoms are not what she’s actually experiencing. Accused her of solely trying to seek pills. This man disregards mental health issues. Do not go to seek treatment of any kind
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dec 19, 2024
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He’s in the wrong business
This man has no empathy or compassion for his patients. He’s thoughtless, rude and unkind to people who come to him for help. Told a cancer patient to stop whining.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Patient’s daughter – Aug 15, 2024
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I do not recommend Palmer whatsoever. I highly recommend Dr. Palmer receive further education revolving around mental illness and eating disorders and considers the effect his words have on mental health/eating disorder patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 27, 2020
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I appreciate the fact that his office, upon request from Dr. Palmer, has checked up on me to make sure I have gone to have a CT scan. He can be slightly rough around the edges, but he knows his business.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 06, 2019
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He also treated my parents with little respect and was unhelpful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2019
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Do not seek medical attention from this arrogant, dismissive man. He treated my elderly parents horribly. Acted like he really did not care about them and was not kind to them. When questioned about his diagnoses, he became angry and asked me to take our business elsewhere.....WE DID
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2019
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excellent diagnostic skills, one of the finest in town I have encountered.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Happy Patient in SAN ANTONIO – Mar 05, 2019
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Dr palmer is a very caring and competent physician that i have seen for years. He is always right on target as to what to do for whatever it is that I go to him for. He is up to date with the latest issues and personable and his office is pleasant. The staff are much better than a few years back when I think they would overbook the doctor and the wait was far to long. The last times i was to this office i have no complaints. Dr Palmer is tops!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Betty Kirkpatrick in san antonio – Apr 02, 2018
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Dr. Palmer was appointed to be my pcp from my insurance. He doubted my anorexia and depression and made me feel worthless. I do not recommend him for any mental illness unless you feel like leaving completely broken and crying.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Addie17 in San Antonio, tx – Feb 28, 2017
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Dr Palmer seems like a very competent internist. Although a little gruff, he would probably be a good health adviser to a younger person. My wife, who had been his patient years ago, mentioned that if she had cancer, she would not like him to be the one to inform her. My problem has been with his office staff who are unwilling or unable to make my medical records available to me so that I could be included in a university study.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Allen Hoxie in San Antonio, TX – Jun 14, 2016
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I was assigned dr. Palmer due to new marketplace insurance. I have a lot of chronic conditions which are not necessarily visible, and I could tell that he was 'skeptical'. After giving me huge lecture about my psychiatrist-diagnosed ADHD he cut my medication in half. He also did not do bloodwork, medication, or a referral for my auto immune disorder despite me telling him I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist three years ago. I immediately changed my PCP with my insurance.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2016
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I've been to lots of doctor's and not been satisfied with how they treated me and the fact I have diabetes. Dr. Palmer is the first doctor I have had that actually cares about me and taking care of the diabetes. I have not had it under control in years and he helped me to do this. I am not changing doctor's any more, I found the perfect one!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Rita M. in San Antonio, TX – Mar 13, 2016
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Dr. Richard Palmer, MD is a family medicine physician in San Antonio, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas at Dallas in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Methodist Hospital and University Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Texas At Dallas

    Medical School, 1982
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Office2277 NW Military Hwy Ste 100 San Antonio, TX 78213
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(210) 342-7300
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