About Me
As a family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I am passionate about caring for patients and optimizing their health. I practice the full spectrum of family medicine, providing care for all individuals from newborns to geriatric patients.
I specialize in men’s and women’s health, adolescent medicine, health promotion, mind-body practices, preventive medicine and disease management. I provide treatments for arthritis, diabetes, asthma, anxiety, depression and other conditions. I love helping my patients to stay healthy so they can achieve their goals in life.
I enjoy the community here at Ohio State, and the resources for patients are outstanding.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, cooking, exercising and listening to music.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
- Assistant chief resident, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2016 – 2017
- Research interest: Women’s health
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Intrauterine Devices
- Manipulation, Osteopathic
- Arm Injuries
- Disease Management
- Men's Health
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Arthritis
- Sprains and Strains
- Hip Injuries
- Asthma, Exercise-Induced
- Preconception Care
- Back Injuries
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Ankle Injuries
- Foot Injuries
- Hypertension
- Primary Care
- Women's Health
- Asthma
- Anxiety
- Hand Injuries
- Family Planning Services
- Preventive Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics
- Family Practice
- Osteoarthritis
- Depression
- Knee Injuries
- Shoulder Pain
- Contraception
- Mind-Body Therapies
- Athletic Injuries
- Health Promotion
- Adolescent Medicine
- Wrist Injuries
- Leg Injuries
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
1800 Zollinger Road
5th Floor East Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-7417
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH
DO
7/1/2010 - 5/10/2014
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
6/12/2014 - 6/30/2015
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2017
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
7/1/2017
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
170 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Palmer has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
All good.
Knowledgeable. Understanding. Respectful.
Dr. Palmer always listens well and takes time with me.
Dr. Palmer is a great physician. I feel lucky to have found her for my primary care!
Dr. Palmer - excellent listener; makes me feel empowered to improve my health; conscientious; follows up on recommended screenings, tests and plans of action; empathetic; personable.
No issues of concern. Pleasant and caring provider.
Dr. Palmer is a very thorough, competent physician. She is an exceptional listener who's very empathetic. Her caring nature is much appreciated and she ensures that all necessary tests, vaccinations, etc. are ordered. All these qualities combine to form an exceptional primary care physician. I feel most fortunate that she is mine.
Dr. Palmer is wonderful! She always answers questions clearly, discusses any issues I'm concerned about, and is very friendly.
Dr. Palmer is always courteous, knowledgeable, and willing to listen to my concerns
This is regarding Dr. Pannu - did not send prescription to my listed pharmacy.
Very personable
Excellent care provider, listened to my concerns and has a very calming presence
Pretty good, listened to my concerns and was able to catch me up on vaccinations and tests I was overdue on.
I was very impressed with the amount of time she spent with me. She explained everything very well and in a way I could easily understand. She was also willing to help with several separate medical concerns/questions I had.
Friendly; listens with genuine care and concern as evidenced by eye contact and follow up questioning; clear, concise explanations.
Dr. Palmer was fantastic. She efficiently performed the procedure I wsa seeing her for and had helpful personal anecdotes regarding what to expect following the procedure.
Dr. Palmer took extra time to make sure I was doing OK or after a difficult procedure.
Great.
Staff is courteous, doctor always enters, exam room a few minutes after my arrival.
Always tries to help
Excellent care. Always answered questions thoroughly and maintained a positive & caring demeanor. I never felt rushed or not listened to.
When talking about getting an ND the doctor was very respectful.
I feel like I am "in good hands with Dr. Palmer as my doctor."
It's very nice to have a conversation - less stressful!
Dr. Palmer is excellent. I look forward to my yearly check up. She is knowledgeable and answers all of my questions thoroughly. Empathetic listener and up to date physician.
Dr. Palmer is also amazing. She checks in on all needs & is friendly & personable. I really appreciate all guidance she provides.
She's the best!
Great - remembers me & is always kind.
We love Dr. Palmer.
Dr Palmer is the best!
She seemed a little rushed this time.
Dr Palmer is always lovely to work with.
It was great to see Dr. Palmer again for my annual exam. I had a concern, so she ordered some labs. She does a great job listening to me, and I am very happy with her.
Dr Palmer is so nice. She has just the right amount of requirements for me. Not to many tests but follows through on any complaint I might have.Doesn't do needless things.
Always a great listener kind smart solution - oriented takes my understanding/experiences seriously. Love.
I had a very lengthy list of medical concerns and Dr. Palmer was very patient and helped talk me through each concern.
They worked as a team to entertain him as they drew my blood.
Dr. Palmer is the BEST physician I've had - I feel so supported & understood by her - So grateful to be one of her patients!
Dr. Palmer is very kind, but did seem distracted & rushed a bit during visit as we hadn't met in a long time.
Dr. Palmer was an excellent listener. I appreciated that she explained how she handles some of the issues I was concerned about.
Dr. Palmer is the best. She listens carefully and is always nice & professional.
All was well.
Dr. Palmer is great and always spends ample time in the room.
I have nothing but the highest regard for Dr. Palmer.
Very concerned, caring, pleasant, knowledgeable.
I have nothing bad to say, Dr. Palmer and her team are the best!
Dr. Palmer treats her patients with respect and friendship. I am lucky to have a physician like her.
Offered useful and practical advice on current mask recommendations.
Dr. Palmer, as usual, was a bright spot in my day. I have had previous physicians who barely acknowledged my presence in the room, let alone respectfully listened to me. Dr. Palmer is the first person who I feel like I am partnering with in my health care. I feel seen and heard, and of course, respected.
Dr. Palmer is the best doctor I've had. She always listens to my concerns and works with me to get them resolved.
Excellent communication/shows true concern.
Really engaged in conversation. Easy to talk with Understanding of my situation Helpful advice
Always willing to answer questions & displays genuine interest in our kids well being.
Dr. Palmer is great with our son and takes the time to listen to all my concerns.
Excellent.
Dr. Palmer is knowledgeable and direct but with excellent bedside manner. She always looks for the source of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms.
Very good. Easy to discuss questions about any topic including intimate matters. Asks pertinent questions to get more info to better give recommendations.
All good, although I'd finally wrote a list of health issues I oft forget to ask. Nothing her pregnancy & left leg cast, she answered questions & was very professional despite possible discomfort she may have been enduring. A+.
She listened carefully, she was respectful, she was encouraging. I'm so glad to have found Dr. Palmer! She is awesome.
Professional, approachable, kind, relatable. As it was a routine check up on in depth assessment was completed.
Dr. Palmer is always so sweet. She listens to my questions/concerns & answers them thoroughly. She is a great provider.
Have always had good experience. Always caring and courteous - easy to talk to.
Excellent physician; answered all my questions, even on MyChart - very efficiently.
Very easy to talk to. She seems to understand my approach to my health.
The best! I trust her 100%!
Love Dr. Palmer, she is always caring and spends as much time as I need. She never makes me feel bad or embarrassed about my situation.
Have difficulty hearing people wearing masks. Dr. Palmer typed questions for me on the computer - appreciated!
Always top notch!
Fantastic!
Patient and answered all my questions to my satisfaction.
She listened to all my concerns and provided accommodations.
Always friendly.
Dr. Palmer always takes her time with me and is sure to ask about any concerns or issues. I never feel rushed.
I love Dr. Palmer, would not change her for the world.
We love Dr. Palmer!
Listens very well! Informed response backed by data.
Our family loves Dr. Palmer and we appreciate her so much!
We love Dr. Palmer!
Dr. Palmer is very empathetic in her approach to the medical concern. She is easy to talk to and takes time to listen to concerns.
This is the most I have felt listened to by any doctor in a long time.
Dr. Palmer took time to explain the answers to my questions and made recommendations based on what works best for me and my family.
Sandra is a very caring and knowledgeable provider.
Dr. Palmer is awesome! Both my wife and I enjoy seeing her she's is very helpful and compassionate regarding any issues or questions we have. We highly recommend her to our friends co-workers and family. She is A++
I LOVE Dr. Palmer. She is kind, down to earth, respectful, and clearly is up to date on research. She listened to every concern I had, answered my questions well, and I never felt rushed by her. I've already recommended her to friends.
Dr. Palmer was genuinely concerned for my husband and me when we contracted COVID. She even agreed to see me in person when I had COVID related symptoms even when there was still a possible risk to infect others. When she is not familiar or possess expertise in any area, she promptly refers specialists.
Actually care provider was fine, but I had a couple of questions. Assesing current virus pandemic probably had her busy.