Dr. Owen Palmer
Dr. Owen Palmer is a board-certified vascular surgeon dedicated to providing expert care for patients with aortic disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD), hemodialysis access needs, and venous disease. He has developed expertise in minimally invasive treatment of arthritis of the knee via geniculate artery embolization. With extensive experience in both hospital-based and outpatient-based settings, Dr. Palmer is committed to delivering cutting-edge vascular treatments that enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.
MD, RPVI, FSVS
Vascular Surgeon
Former Vice Chair of Surgery at Mills Peninsula
Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Mills Peninsula Division
Former Director of Aortic Screening and Surveillance
Kaiser Permanente
Redwood City, CA
Education, Experience & Expertise
Dr. Palmer earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, where he was honored with multiple leadership positions and academic awards. He completed his undergraduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Philosophy and Mathematics, graduating cum laude. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his contributions to surgical education, research, and patient care, with numerous published studies in leading medical journals. He provides expert consulting work for medical device companies.
Dr. Palmer has served the surgical needs of patients in the Bay Area for nearly two decades. Prior to partnering with Hill Vascular and Vein Center, he acted as Vice Chair of Surgery at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center with Palo Alto Medical Foundation and previously led the Aortic Screening and Surveillance Program at Kaiser Permanente. His specialized training includes vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Southern California and a general surgery residency at Stanford University. Dr. Palmer is board-certified in both vascular and general surgery and holds certification as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), ensuring the highest level of diagnostic accuracy in vascular imaging. He is considered a surgeon’s surgeon through his technical expertise providing exposure for anterior spine cases and enabling the resection of advanced cancers in need of complex oncovascular dissection and reconstruction. He has come in to save many patients for other surgeons and proceduralists who encounter unexpected acute bleeding. He takes the most pride in having saved many lives, legs and neurons during his time in practice. He enjoys the full breadth of vascular surgery from major operations to small clinic-based procedures
Comprehensive Vascular Care
Care Dr. Palmer is passionate about providing advanced, minimally invasive treatments for vascular conditions. He specializes in:
• Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Offering endovascular and surgical interventions to restore blood flow and prevent complications.
• Aortic Disease: Offering advanced endovascular and open treatment of aortic and iliac artery disease including aneurysms and dissections.
• Carotid Artery Disease: Treatment of carotid artery disease for stroke prevention with both open (carotid endarterectomy) and minimally invasive techniques (carotid stenting and TCAR).
• Hemodialysis Access: Creating and maintaining vascular access for dialysis patients, optimizing long-term success.
• Varicose Veins: Assessment and treatment of venous reflux and varicose veins via minimally invasive techniques.
• Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE): A cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment for chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Patients seeking personalized vascular care can trust Dr. Palmer’s expertise and patient-centered approach. He prioritizes education and collaboration, ensuring that each patient fully understands their condition and treatment options.
Philosophy, Teamwork & Family
Dr. Palmer believes the patient-physician relationship is the cornerstone of quality healthcare. He left the world of large medical conglomerates because they no longer seemed to share this belief. Dr. Palmer is thrilled to partner with Dr. Hill at Hill Vascular and Vein because we all believe that good care depends on a solid patient-physician relationship, which begins with effective communication. Dr. Palmer also knows that excellent patient care also requires an excellent team. Everywhere he has gone he has engendered a joy of work in the teams he surrounds himself with.
Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Palmer values time with his family and friends. In his free time, he enjoys playing piano and learning guitar. He is an avid hiker and a casual snowboarder. Él está aprendiendo español activamente así que no dudes ponerlo a prueba.
Schedule a Consultation
If you or a loved one are experiencing concerns about vascular and circulation health, Dr. Palmer is here to help. Contact Hill Vascular and Vein Center in Campbell, CA, to schedule an appointment and explore your treatment options with a well-established and trusted expert in vascular surgery.
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