
Dr. Palmer’s Specialties
In-Office Hand Procedures
Dr. Palmer performs in-office procedures for select hand treatments, which provides less pain and a more convenient procedure experience.
In-Office Trigger Finger and In-Office Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dr. Palmer is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon who applies the latest techniques and treatments to reduce downtime.
Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Arthroscopy
Dr. Palmer is a specialty-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity care.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is the cause of considerable pain and disability for patients and is often misdiagnosed. Seeking medical attention from a physician specializing in hand can ensure an accurate diagnosis and quicker return to function.
Shoulder Arthritis
At Sano Orthopedics, we take an individualized treatment approach to create a care plan based on your needs. Both conservative and surgical treatment options exist for shoulder arthritis.
Upper Extremity Fracture Management
Professional treatment from a physician specializing in hand and upper extremity care will help get you an accurate diagnosis and thus speed up the healing timeline.
MEET DR. PALMER:
ABOUT DR. ALEXANDER PALMER
Dr. Alexander Palmer is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon practicing at Sano Orthopedics. Dr. Palmer specializes in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder care.
BACKGROUND
The challenge and gratification of returning people to function are why Dr. Palmer loves orthopedics.
Dr. Alexander Palmer grew up in Springfield, MO. He attended Drury University for his undergraduate education and Kansas City University for medical school. After completing his residency in orthopedics at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation South Pointe Hospital, Dr. Palmer completed an additional year of fellowship training in hand. Dr. Palmer developed an interest in the hand and upper extremities because this challenging specialty requires comprehensive knowledge of your joints, ligaments, nerves, and soft tissue working together. His fellowship-specific training in hand and upper extremity surgery included various reconstructive procedures, arthroscopic surgeries, and extensive trauma training. Additionally, Dr. Palmer has developed a particular interest in advancing in-office procedures. These in-office hand procedures provide an easier, more efficient, and cost-effective patient procedure experience.
Dr. Palmer’s patients appreciate his integrity, down-to-earth demeanor, and sincere care in returning them to full function. Dr. Palmer is busy at home with his wife and 4 daughters when not at work.
EDUCATION
Medical School: Kansas City University; Kansas City, MO
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation South Pointe Hospital; Cleveland, OH
Fellowship: Hand & Upper Extremity – Kettering Health Network; Dayton, OH
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Dr. Palmer has his hands full with 4 young children! Involvement in mission work is important to him. Soccer is his favorite sport and he loves all the outdoor activities, like hiking, camping, biking, and smoking meats.
LOCATIONS
Dr. Palmer sees patients at our Grandview, MO, Leawood, KS, and Lee’s Summit, MO, offices.
Surgical Facility Partners
Lee’s Summit Medical Center
Beacon Surgery Center
Research Medical Center
DR. ALEXANDER PALMER’S PATIENT REVIEWS

DR. PALMER’S BLOGS
Dr. Palmer Milestone with In-Office Surgeries
We are celebrating Dr. Alex Palmer’s remarkable journey thus far and a future filled with innovative solutions, compassionate care, and healthier, happier hands.
Open House 2022
Leawood Open House Networking & Educational Event Sept 7th, 4pm - 6pm Sano Orthopedics Leawood Open House You're invited to our open house! We moved into this space last November and are happy to open our doors to the medical community for an open house and...
In-Office Carpal Tunnel Release for Fast Recovery
IN-OFFICE CARPAL TUNNEL DELIVERS FAST RECOVERY Smaller incisions, no general anesthesia, less down timeDr. Alexander Palmer and Sano Orthopedics introduce In-Office Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery. With smaller incisions and without the need for general anesthesia,...


