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Biff Palmer, MD, Nephrology, El Paso, TX

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Nephrology • El Paso, TX

Professor, Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, El Paso

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  • Office

    5001 El Paso Dr.
    El Paso, TX 79905
    Phone+1 214-868-8590

Summary

  • Biff Franklin Palmer, MD, is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso, Texas. For the previous 35 years, he was a Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He has authored more than 300 articles and chapters and served on the nephrology subspecialty board for the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is designated a Distinguished Teaching Professor by the University. He received the Regents Outstanding Teaching award by the University of Texas and in 2020 was awarded the Piper Professorship. He is a member of the Southwestern Academy of Teachers and The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine Academy of Health Science Education.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Nephrology, 1988 - 1989
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1985 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (ASNF) American Society of Nephrology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

Press Mentions

  • Newly Launched Podcast Offers Medical Professionals an Intriguing Blend of Science, Tales from the Trenches, & Free CME
    Newly Launched Podcast Offers Medical Professionals an Intriguing Blend of Science, Tales from the Trenches, & Free CMEJune 30th, 2021
  • Clinical Challenge: General Considerations in Hyperkalemia
    Clinical Challenge: General Considerations in HyperkalemiaNovember 6th, 2019
  • Potassium Homeostasis: What’s the Gut Got to Do with It?
    Potassium Homeostasis: What’s the Gut Got to Do with It?November 28th, 2018
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Professional Memberships

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