About
Dr. Francie Palmer is a primary care physician with over 27 years of experience in the Denver area. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Virginia and completed her residency at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. Her postdoctoral training includes a fellowship at the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Palmer has held faculty positions at the University of Chicago and Northwestern, served as Associate Program Director at the University of Chicago, and chaired the Internal Medicine Resident Selection Committee at Northwestern. She served as Clinical Chair of Operations at Midtown Inpatient Medicine in Denver and holds an appointment as Associate Professor of Medicine on the General Internal Medicine Faculty at the University of Colorado. She approaches every patient through five foundational areas: diet, exercise, sleep, community, and purpose. She has cared for many multi-generational families throughout her career and values the perspective those long-term relationships bring. Outside medicine, she enjoys international travel, cooking, and spending time with her two sons.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Virginia, Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital
Fellowship
University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine
Additional Training
Faculty member at University of Chicago and Northwestern; Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado
Who is Dr. Palmer right for?
Dr. Palmer is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a whole-person approach to primary care. Patients who want their care shaped by lifestyle factors, including diet, sleep, and community, will connect with her philosophy. She has extensive experience with multi-generational families and builds lasting relationships over time. Her integrative medicine training makes her well-suited for patients who want conventional medicine combined with a broader view of wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Palmer specializes in internal medicine, primary care, and integrative medicine. She takes a whole-person approach, organizing her care around five core areas: diet, exercise, sleep, community, and purpose. She holds fellowship training from the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Palmer brings over 27 years of primary care experience in the Denver area. Throughout her career she has held faculty positions at the University of Chicago, Northwestern, and the University of Colorado.
Dr. Palmer earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Virginia. She completed her residency at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Palmer has extensive experience caring for multi-generational families. She values long-term patient relationships and finds particular meaning in following patients and their families over many years.
Dr. Palmer has served on faculty at the University of Chicago and Northwestern. She was Associate Program Director at the University of Chicago and chaired the Internal Medicine Resident Selection Committee at Northwestern. She currently holds an appointment as Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado.
Dr. Palmer believes exceptional care comes from applying the science of medicine to the whole person. She structures her care around five foundational areas: diet, exercise, sleep, community, and purpose. She emphasizes encouragement alongside treatment in every patient plan.
Yes. Dr. Palmer completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine. This training informs how she addresses lifestyle and wellness factors alongside conventional primary care.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026