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Rachel Palmer, PA-C

Rachel Palmer, PA-C

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(734) 712-7688
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(734) 712-7688

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

About

Rachel Palmer, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant. Rachel has clinical interests in all aspects of pulmonary medicine as well as critical care for hospitalized patients. She has several years of experience as a hospitalist, providing evidence-based care to patients.

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Aetna (Medicare Advantage)
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health of Michigan
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS Michigan (Medicare Advantage)
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • BlueCross Blue Shield Michigan
  • Cofinity
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Community Care
  • Community Care Associates
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Health Alliance Plan of Michigan
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicaid Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Medicare Michigan
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan Network
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Priority Health Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare Michigan
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • Tricare Prime Remote
  • Trinity Health
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Michigan
  • University of Michigan Health Plan
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
  • Veterans Choice Program
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Education & Certifications

Education

Medical School:
University of Toledo

Board Certifications

Physician Assistants, National Commission on Certification of

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(358 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

109 Reviews

09/26/2024

Great.

09/24/2024

Very professional.

09/19/2024

Excellent.

09/18/2024

Thankyou

09/11/2024

RACHEL is very easy to talk to, she gives you the information you need and she is knowledgeable.

09/09/2024

Very pleased with all the care I receive from trinity's

09/04/2024

Very good

08/21/2024

Very friendly and knowledgeable!

08/12/2024

Rachel Palmer is an exemplary provider. She is timely, is fully present and listens attentively, explains things clearly, is nonjudgmental, and is appropriately responsive to concerns while being proactive in problem solving. I greatly appreciate her warm manner and expertise!

08/07/2024

Professional, approachable , knowledgeable, friendly

06/12/2024

Explains everything well and answered all my questions

05/13/2024

Very polite.. Did not make me feel rushed. Answered all my questions.

05/10/2024

Excellent

05/09/2024

Rachel was excellent! I felt like she explained everything to me very clearly, but not in a way that I felt overwhelmed by all the information. I felt very well educated about what may be going on with my health concern and what are the possible options depending on the results of upcoming tests. I highly recommend Rachel Palmer!

05/07/2024

I was very impressed with Rachel, she did a great job educating me on what may be going on & all of the options!

05/06/2024

Rachel Palmer is very professional. Rachel was patient and very easy to talk to.

04/18/2024

She very good

04/15/2024

Rachel Palmer is the best! I am so glad I chose her as my provider. Shes been extremely helpful with my sleep apnea, knowledgeable, friendly and very easy to talk to.

04/12/2024

PA Palmer was very informative, listened and makes you feel like your time was a valuable.

04/12/2024

Great Physican Assistance very pleasant.

04/11/2024

All good

04/11/2024

Thank you !

03/06/2024

She was right on time. This was an online appointment.

02/26/2024

Thank you.

02/21/2024

She was excellent

02/12/2024

She followed up with my care.

01/15/2024

I really like her as a physician and felt comfortable speaking with her. She put me at ease.

01/15/2024

I鈥檓 very picky with high expectations I do not give high marks if not well deserved

01/11/2024

Provider found that my CPA鈥檚 machine was not functioning properly and began to rectify the problem.

12/20/2023

I enjoy my appointments with Rachel. Very on top of things and informative.

12/19/2023

R. Palmer is always kind, informative, and friendly. Never feel like she is rushing out the door to see another patient.

11/19/2023

She is very nice and easy to talk to and understand my health concerns.

11/15/2023

Thanks for your help!

11/15/2023

I never felt like I was being rushed. It was like she was focused on making it a helpful visit.

11/14/2023

Dr. Palmer needs a raise!

11/12/2023

Knowledgeable , friendly, and professional

11/08/2023

I love the option to get a home device and do the sleep study at home instead of having a study sleeping at a facility

10/24/2023

A +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

10/20/2023

Very good at what she does

09/29/2023

Rachel has always been very nice to us. She is kind, knowledgeable, and compassionate.

09/21/2023

Provider is great!

09/20/2023

She projects a pleasant, calm,. and confident demeanor.

09/07/2023

I appreciate Doc taking the time to answer my questions

08/31/2023

Professional,respectful

08/30/2023

R Palmer is a conscientious and caring provider. She takes time to carefully listen to my questions and concerns. She gives valuable feedback and I appreciate her time and caring approach.

08/23/2023

Thanks for all your help Rachel!

08/12/2023

I love Ms Rachel! Great to have her provide services for me!

07/11/2023

Have Rachel Palmer teach a class on how the doctor should treat their patients!

07/06/2023

Excellent care given!!

06/30/2023

I like Rachel Palmer very much.

06/09/2023

Highly recommend, and very thankful for the great visit.

05/25/2023

Everyone I've worked with at Trinity Health/IHA has been wonderful. I drive from the Flint area/Brighton to see this team because they're all great. They're the only non-fatphobic medical team I've ever had.

05/16/2023

I feel Ms. Rachel's very attentive, listens and helps me to understand what needs to be done and options as needed.

05/12/2023

Very clear questions & explanation.

05/03/2023

I feel my case and concerns are in capable hands.

05/03/2023

Great experience overall

05/02/2023

Provider listens closely, is highly knowledgable, an excellent communicator, relatable and kind. I very much appreciate having her as my provider.

04/27/2023

One of the best personalities I've ever experienced

04/13/2023

Happy with the plan of care

04/06/2023

Overall very good

04/01/2023

Excellent over all

03/28/2023

Great customer skills.

03/15/2023

She was very knowledgeable and polite.

02/28/2023

She is very good with people. Even remembered me among her many patients.

02/26/2023

The medical field needs more PA鈥檚 like Rachel! :-)

02/26/2023

Again, PA, Rachel Palmer easy to talk to (better than most doctors these days).

02/21/2023

Felt very comfortable with her easy to understand everything.

02/20/2023

up beat postive attitude

02/16/2023

Thank you doctor Palmer.

02/11/2023

Excellent.

02/09/2023

I enjoyed the visit with R. Palmer NP. Very courteous and knowledgeable about my problem sleep apnea.

01/18/2023

Thankful to be treated in this clinic. My sleep health has improved dramatically!

01/18/2023

Definitely recommend Rachel Palmer.

01/17/2023

I wish Dr Palmer was an internist, I would love to have her as my regular. practitioner.

12/25/2022

I would highly recommend Rachel Palmer to anyone who needs that type of medical care.

12/24/2022

Was scheduled very quickly from time of consult

12/14/2022

One of the most thorough, compassionate and positive clinicians I have worked with. Rachel identified the highly likelihood of my husband's decreased initiation. we are grateful!

12/13/2022

Builds trust, excellent appointment.

07/18/2022

OK.

07/11/2022

*Rachel Palmer is just fine for my level of care on 6-23-2022. *Dr. Bahn was the person I expected to see that day.

06/28/2022

Both Tanya (nurse) and Rachel (PA) were excellent.

06/27/2022

First visit with this provider but was very knowledgeable & excellent.

06/25/2022

First time with the provider and she was very courteous professional and knowledgeable about my condition. I will definitely see her again for my condition.

06/14/2022

Good experience.

06/13/2022

Good.

06/07/2022

She's the absolute best!!!

05/02/2022

This was my first visit with *Rachel Palmer. She is very professional and thorough. She was a pleasant demeanor. I look forward to future visits.

04/21/2022

Excellent.

04/20/2022

Very satisfied.

02/25/2022

She was concerned & caring.

02/10/2022

She listened carefully and answered all my questions was respectful and knowledgeable about my symptoms and probable causes. Very pleasant.

12/10/2021

I was early to the appointment and was seen early - unexpected, but nice.

12/09/2021

Rachel was very informative! Would highly recommend to family and/or friends.

12/09/2021

Rachel Palmer showed respect for everything that I had to say. She explained and answered all of my questions.

11/11/2021

*Doctor Rachel Palmer was very helpful and understands how evil and bad insurance companies are.

11/04/2021

It was a good experience.

10/15/2021

Very friendly.

10/12/2021

Very knowledgeable and patient friendly.

09/30/2021

Very Good

09/26/2021

Rachael Palmer is an excellent practitioner.

09/23/2021

Rachel Palmer provided excellent service. She is a true professional. The office is lucky to have such an exceptional employee.

09/15/2021

I was very satisfied.

09/07/2021

Rachel Palmer is an excellent listener and takes the time to understand -

08/23/2021

She is very personable and friendly. Very positive.

08/16/2021

Rachel Palmer has been excellent. She has been very professional and listened to all my concerns about my health. She has been great.

07/15/2021

Missed checking my throat. Actually, I never asked for this check. Excellent in explaining average pressure & other readings.

07/08/2021

Very good.

06/24/2021

She is a great Physician Assistant

06/04/2021

Everyone was very helpful.
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