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Scott Michael Palmer Jr.

Donald F. Fortin, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
Duke Box 103002, Durham, NC 27710
2085 MSRB2 2 Genome Ct, Durham, NC 27710

Leadership & Clinical Positions


Director Clinical Research, Duke Transplant Center 2018-present

Director Medicine Plus Therapeutic Area, (includes adult internal medicine subspecialties, respiratory, immunology, neurology, and psychiatry), Duke Clinical Research Institute 2020-present

Clinical Summary


Dr. Palmer is an internationally recognized expert in the care of patients with advanced lung diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, and expert in the care of patients that have received lung transplantation. He regularly sees patients in the outpatient pulmonary clinic and provides inpatient care for patients that are awaiting or have received lung transplant.