Dr. James D. Palmer MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. James D. Palmer MD

Ophthalmologist

3/5(4)
200 Jose Figueres Avenue, Suite 415 Suite 415 San Jose California, 95116
Rating

3/5

About

James D. Palmer, MD, works at Northern California Vitreous Associates in San Jose, California. The practice is the region's largest specifically devoted to vitreo-retinal eye conditions. Over the years, he has participated in over 30 research trials devoted to macular and retinal conditions.

Education and Training

MD

Stanford University

Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1992

Stanford University School of Medicine 1992

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Diabetic RetinopathyMacular DiseasesRetinal DetachmentsVitreo-Retinal Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Stanford University -

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Fellowships

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary  

Internships

  • St. Mary Hospital

Fellowships

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, California Academy of Ophthalmology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • He pays close attention to patient needs.

Areas of research

  • Primary investigator, phase 2 clinical trials

Areas of research

Primary investigator, phase 2 clinical trials

Dr. James D. Palmer MD's Practice location

200 Jose Figueres Avenue, Suite 415 Suite 415 -
San Jose, California 95116
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New patients: 408-251-3500

2485 HOSPITAL DR -
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
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Patient Experience with Dr. Palmer


3.0

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Dr. James D. Palmer MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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