Paul Palmer III, MD

Meet Paul Palmer III, MD

Board-certified surgeon, Paul “Tripp” Palmer, III, M.D., is dedicated to providing excellent surgical care for patients 18 and older in San Marcos, Texas. 

Dr. Palmer practices broad-based general surgery focusing on minimally-invasive robotic procedures and abdominal wall hernia repairs.  Dedicated to patient safety and education, he is well-regarded for his bedside manner and personalized approach to care.

Dr. Palmer completed his undergraduate degree in neuroscience at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He received hismedical degree from the University of Texas at Houston Medical School, where he was awarded the 2013 Surgery Department “Medical Student of the Year.” Following medical school, he completed his general surgery residency at the Hiram C. Polk Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. He is proud of being an Eagle Scout and voted “Physician of the Year” in 2021 by the Memorial Hermann Memorial City OR staff. 

Dr. Palmer is a native Texan and enjoys spending time with his wife and their two daughters at their family ranch, cooking barbeque, rooting for TCU sports, and fly fishing. 

Patient care philosophy:

"I believe serving the community of San Marcos is an honor and a privilege. My philosophy on surgical care is embedded in that service to provide the highest level of excellence in surgery.

I believe patient education is essential and will take whatever amount of time necessary to listen to my patient and explain the situation and treatment options until there is complete understanding. I believe in a team-centered approach to all aspects of surgery which includes the patient’s role as part of the team. 

Ultimately, I can only find satisfaction in my work if my patients are satisfied. My job is to guide my patients through the challenges of any surgical problem and get them back to their full baseline health."