Physicians & Staff
The staff of our Physical Medicine Center includes fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons specializing in pain management, electrodiagnostic medicine, physical medicine, and nonsurgical management of spine and musculoskeletal disorders. Our physicians are supported by an expert team of highly trained physical therapists, nurses, radiologists, and other key professionals working together to provide expert care in physical medicine.

Randal A. Palmitier MD
Dr. Palmitier specializes in all non-surgical musculoskeletal problems and has a special interest in spinal problems.
Education
- Medical Degree - Wayne State University
- Undergraduate Degree - Central Michigan University
Training
- Fellowships - Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine, University of Pennsylvania
- Residency and Internship - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Washington, General Surgery, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center
Board Certification
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Medical Association
- Kent County Medical Society
- Michigan Orthopedic Society
- Michigan State Medical Society
- North American Spine Society
- Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports & Occupational Rehabilitation




