Francie Palmer, MD

Dr. Francie Palmer is one of those rare individuals who brings both brilliance and humanity into the lives of her patients and the families she works with. She is a passionate primary care physician with over 27 years of expertise in managing patient care and positive patient outcomes in the Denver area. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Doctor of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Palmer joins MD² with a passion for caring for families and finds joy in spending time with her patients to develop personalized healthcare programs by focusing on the whole person through five foundational areas, including diet, exercise, sleep, community, and purpose. She believes this complete approach will lead to better overall health and wellness. Dr. Palmer loves caring for families and has the privilege of caring for numerous multi-generation families. Her patients appreciate the perspective and depth of knowledge that comes from these long-term relationships.

Dr. Palmer believes that truly exceptional care comes from understanding the science of medicine and applying it to the whole person. Her patients value her ability to truly listen to their concerns, offering not only treatment but also understanding and providing both solutions and, more importantly, encouragement as part of her patient care plans. 

Dr. Palmer has a diverse background in internal medicine, having served as a faculty member at University of Chicago and Northwestern and Hospitalist at Midtown Inpatient Medicine in Denver. Most recently, she is an Associate Professor of Medicine of the General Internal Medicine Faculty at the University of Colorado, where she continues to provide exceptional primary care to her patients.

Dr. Palmer's postdoctoral training includes a fellowship at the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine. She has held several key positions throughout her career, including Chief Resident at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital, Associate Program director at University of Chicago, Chair of Internal medicine Resident selection committee at Northwestern, Clinical Chair of Operations at Midtown Inpatient Medicine and active membership on numerous clinical committees. 

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Palmer loves adventure through international travel and exploring different cultures. Her true passion is being a mom to two boys, and she shares her love of cooking and culture with each of them.