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Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Professional interests include: stroke, hypertension (high blood pressure), abdominal pain, and more.

5102 W. Campbell Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85301

(602) 344-5011

Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ specializing in emergency medicine. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD is affiliated with District Medical Group, CIRCLE THE CITY and DISTRICT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2601 E Roosevelt Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Address:

5102 W. Campbell Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85301

Some issues Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

emergency care	333

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	170
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	28
Less than 65	193

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

emergency care	655
hospital care	25
outpatient care	25

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	310
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	89
Less than 65	346

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

emergency care	605

**Gender**
Male	582
Female	678

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	716
Black	502
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	182
Less than 65	622

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

emergency care	506
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	70
Less than 65	281

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

emergency care	409

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	179
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	74
Less than 65	202

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

emergency care	303

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	137
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	38
Less than 65	139

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

emergency care	303

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	57
Less than 65	131

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

emergency care	89

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	13
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

emergency care	122

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ were emergency care, hospital care, outpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

emergency care	369
hospital care	25
outpatient care	25
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD.

**Gender**
Female	224
Male	190

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	144
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	217
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	55
75 to 84	65
Less than 65	196
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed residency at UC College of Medicine, OH. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Residency: UC College of Medicine, OH

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

District Medical Group

CIRCLE THE CITY

DISTRICT MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jack Palmer III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$67,343 Activase $52,107	$15,236
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$235 XARELTO $235
BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc.	$122 IGALMI $122
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$121 ANDEXXA $121

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$50,490
Travel and Lodging	$15,310
Food and Beverage	$2,021

Biography

Dr. Jack Palmer's area of specialization is emergency medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Palmer include diabetes, gynecological problems, and bleeding. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Palmer is professionally affiliated with District Medical Group.