Scott Palmer, MD

Prospective patients can reach the practice by phone at 312-942-4040 or submit a contact form through the practice website. Dr. Palmer maintains a concierge membership panel, so interested patients should reach out directly to confirm availability and discuss membership details.

Members receive same-day or next-business-day appointments for both urgent and non-urgent concerns. Annual exams run a minimum of sixty minutes. All other appointments run thirty minutes. Dr. Palmer provides each member with a dedicated cell phone number for urgent matters outside regular office hours. Members also receive direct phone access to Dr. Palmer or his medical assistant during office hours, electronic delivery of annual exam results, and complimentary valet parking at the office.

The practice does not participate as an in-network provider with any commercial health insurance plan. Dr. Palmer operates as an out-of-network provider. He advises patients to maintain their existing PPO, Medicare, or other insurance coverage, as those plans may still apply to labs, imaging, specialist referrals, and hospital care.

Dr. Palmer serves as your attending physician if you require hospitalization. He does not hand your care off to a hospitalist. This means you work directly with a physician who already knows your medical history throughout your hospital stay. Coverage by a trusted colleague is available when Dr. Palmer is unavailable.

Yes. Dr. Palmer provides each member with a dedicated patient cell phone number for urgent problems that arise outside normal office hours. During office hours, members can reach Dr. Palmer or his medical assistant directly by phone.

Annual physical exams run a minimum of sixty minutes. All other appointments run thirty minutes. Same-day or next-business-day scheduling is available even for non-urgent medical concerns.

The practice is located at 1725 W. Harrison St., Suite 105, Chicago, IL 60612. The office sits on the Rush University Medical Center campus, where Dr. Palmer also holds a staff appointment. Complimentary valet parking is available for members.

The practice offers direct phone communication with Dr. Palmer or his medical assistant during office hours. Members also receive a dedicated cell phone number for after-hours urgent needs. Contact the practice directly to ask about virtual visit options.

Dr. Palmer focuses on internal medicine and preventive medicine. His clinical priorities include disease prevention, health maintenance, chronic condition management, and long-term wellness planning. He approaches each patient's health by considering genetic, physical, and emotional factors together.

Dr. Palmer produces a newsletter called "Health News for the Well-Read Patient" covering topics such as healthy aging, nutrition, medical conditions, medications, wellness, and staying active. The newsletter is available through the practice website.