Chris Palmer, DO

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Orthopaedic Surgeon at Signature Orthopedics St. Louis

Fenton, Missouri, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Independent Practice
Publicly commented on the risks of healthcare consolidation, advocating for the innovation and patient-centered care driven by independent orthopedic groups.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

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

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Chris

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