Meet Our Doctor

Erik G. Palmer, D.O.

Erik G. Palmer, D.O.
  • Medical Director, Desert Family Medical Center
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Loma Linda University
  • Medical Director, Charter Hospice
  • Medical Director, Premier Care Center

Medical Education & Training

Medical License: Osteopathic Medical Board of California
Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine
Family Medicine Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, NY (NYCOM Affiliate)
Surgical Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY (Cornell University Affiliate)
Rotating Internship: St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY (Cornell University Affiliate)
D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degree: College of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Undergraduate B.A. degree: California State University, Northridge

Hospital Affiliation

Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA

Committee Memberships

Section Chief: Department of Family Medicine, Desert Regional Medical Center
Chairperson: Patient Safety Committee, Desert Regional Medical Center
Member: Quality Assurance Committee, Oasis IPA

Additional Information

Dr. Palmer is a fifth generation Southern Californian; he was born in Van Nuys and raised in Granada Hills. He is fluent in Spanish.

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Palm Springs, CA 92262

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