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Chris Palmer, DO

Doer · DISC type sd
Orthopaedic Surgeon at Signature Orthopedics St. Louis
📍 Fenton, Missouri, United States

Dr. Chris Palmer is a high-volume orthopaedic surgeon at Signature Orthopedics in St. Louis, specializing in robotic joint replacement. He performs over 1, 000 Mako robotic procedures annually and serves as a consultant for leading medical device companies, including Stryker. He is a graduate of A. T. Still University.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Palmer is an avid traveler and enjoys physically demanding activities. His personal interests include Crossfit training, hiking, and snowboarding, reflecting a passion for an active lifestyle that aligns with his professional focus on restoring mobility.

He performs more robotic total joint replacements than anyone else in Missouri.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Job Level
Middle
Location
Fenton, Missouri, United States
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Fast-paced
Long-term Focused
Risk-Accepting

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Robotic Surgery
An expert in Mako SmartRobotics™, performing over 1, 000 procedures a year and speaking at industry events on the topic.
Patient-Centric Outcomes
Emphasizes that patient recovery is more important than a "technically perfect" surgery, focusing on real-world results.
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Career

Work history

11-2017
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Signature Orthopedics St. Louis
8-2025
Medical Consultant
Stryker
8-2023
Medical Consultant
Convatec
10-2023
Medical Consultant
Ethicon, Inc.
9-2025
Medical Consultant
Innovice
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
7-2012 - 6-2017
Orthopedic Surgeon
Des Peres Hospital/ Saint Louis University
8-2008 - 5-2012
Doctor of Medicine - MD
A.T. Still University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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