Megan Palmer, MD
OB-GYN • Durango, CO • Since 2004
About
Summary: - Animas Surgical Hospital is a privately held, physician-owned hospital in Durango, Colorado (founded 2004). - It offers broad surgical services (orthopedics, ophthalmology, spine, urology, plastic/reconstructive surgery, ENT, podiatry, gynecology, etc.), plus diagnostic imaging, 24/7 emergency services, urgent care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine. - Notable features include a low patient-to-nurse ratio (3:1), near-zero infection rate, and high patient satisfaction. - Provides care for Southwest Colorado and Northwest New Mexico; operates an ambulatory surgery center (Animas Surgical Center at Escalante, opened 2020). - Leadership includes executives such as Meggin Roberts (CEO) and other senior roles; contact options include info@animassurgical.com and main phone numbers. - Locations: multiple sites in Durango, CO (HQ at 575 Rivergate Ln, Durango 81301, plus additional nearby addresses).
Clinic Type
OB-GYN
Address
1 Mercado Street, Suite 105, Durango, CO 81301
Phone
970-382-8800
kstepan@animassurgical.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 stars (10 reviews total)
- Healthgrades: 4.4/5 stars (7 reviews)
- WebMD: 5.0/5 stars (3 ratings (2 written reviews))
Patients praise
- Kind, personable, and caring bedside manner.
- Thorough in explaining conditions and procedures.
- Highly recommended for obstetric care and compassion during difficult medical situations.
- Effective communication and willingness to take time with patients.
Common complaints
- Some patients reported feeling unheard regarding complex gynecological conditions.
- Concerns regarding compassion and interest in disease management were expressed by a minority of reviewers.
"Dr. Palmer is kind, personable and caring. She really listens to you and cares about you as a patient. She is a phenomenal doctor. I feel very fortunate and lucky to have had her as my doctor! I HIGHLY recommend her!"
— Healthgrades review"I would not recommend Dr. Palmer for treating complex gynecological conditions. She doesn't listen. She lacks the compassion and interest needed for effective disease management."
— Healthgrades reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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