At The Hip & Knee Center, we have performed thousands of successful procedures enabling
our patients to reclaim their mobility and live their lives to the fullest.
Dr. Shawn W. Palmer D.O.
Orthopedic Surgeon
While many doctors perform hip and knee replacement surgery, not many surgeons focus exclusively on these two procedures nor have they performed thousands of hip and knee replacements.
Renowned surgeon Dr. Shawn W. Palmer is a national instructor for surgical skills training and one of the nation’s most experienced Anterior Approach Hip Replacement surgeons. When considering surgery to regain your active lifestyle, his experience can make all the difference.
“We make you better, one knee and hip at a time.”At the Hip & Knee Center, we believe it is important to educate our patients on what to expect ahead of their first appointment. Learning more about the kind of care they will receives pre and post surgery will make for a better patient experience.
Watch our educational videos to learn more about The Hip & Knee Center, Dr. Shawn W. Palmer, the surgical procedures, and what you can expect from him and his team.
Nurse Navigator
At The Hip & Knee Center we are committed to providing patients a personalized approach to treatment culminating in the best possible results. You will receive individual attention and exceptional care every step of the way in consultation with your Patient Care Navigator, a Registered Nurse and orthopedic care specialist who will be there to answer your questions, help you prepare for your procedure, and assist in your rapid recovery.
We strongly believe that the patient-doctor relationship is vital to delivering healthcare. Every patient has direct 24/7 access to Dr. Palmer.
The Hip & Knee Center works with a diverse array of patients. The Center is a national referral location for those
suffering from disorders caused by arthritis, trauma, congenital deformity, cancer and failed prior surgeries.
285,000 people in the U.S. undergo hip replacement every year.
700,000 people in the U.S. undergo knee replacements every year.
