Dr. Jill Palko, MD, FACOG — Physician Medical Reviewer
Dr. Jill Palko, MD, FACOG
Board-certified OB/GYN · MetroHealth & Cleveland Clinic trained · 5-state licensed · 12+ years clinical experience
Dr. Palko independently reviews YourHealthier product detail pages and select blog articles for medical accuracy, supplement-drug interaction safety, dosage appropriateness, and FDA/FTC compliance. Her review is indicated by a physician reviewer badge on each page she has evaluated.
About Dr. Palko
Dr. Jill Palko is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist (ABOG ID: 9026064) and Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, with 12+ years of clinical experience. She completed her residency in OB/GYN at MetroHealth Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2010–2014) and holds a Doctor of Medicine from Rush Medical College (2010) and a B.S. in Biology (Cum Laude) from Illinois Wesleyan University (2006).
She currently serves as a Clinical Analytics Specialist for Elsevier Publishing, conducting evidence-based literature reviews evaluating metabolic pathways, drug efficacy, and supplement interactions. She is also an active OB Hospitalist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center, with privileges at AdventHealth Orlando. A member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), American Medical Association (AMA), and holder of a Stanford AI Writing Certificate, she brings both clinical and communication expertise to her review work. Her clinical specialties include perimenopause and menopausal care, PMOS management, contraceptive counseling, and obstetric care, with extensive experience in telehealth, private practice, and locums OB/GYN.
Her organic chemistry teaching assistantship at Illinois Wesleyan University and strong biochemical foundation support her ability to evaluate supplement mechanisms of action, bioavailability, and safety profiles.
Clinical Specialties
Credentials & Education
Clinical Experience
Evidence-based literature reviews evaluating metabolic pathways, drug efficacy, and supplement interactions.
Active patient care in obstetrics. ACLS, NRP, ALSO certified (2024).
OB Hospitalist across major healthcare systems. Quality Committee member at Northwestern Medicine (2015–2018). 25 CME credits annually, 9 consecutive years (2017–2025).
Review Process
Product detail pages and select health & wellness articles on YourHealthier are independently reviewed by Dr. Palko. Reviewed pages display a ✓ Physician Reviewed badge. The review process includes:
Medical accuracy — Verifying that health claims, mechanisms of action, and clinical references are supported by current peer-reviewed evidence.
Supplement-drug interactions — Evaluating potential interactions between supplement ingredients and common prescription medications.
Dosage safety — Confirming recommended servings align with dosages validated in published clinical trials and flagging relevant contraindications.
FDA/FTC compliance — Ensuring all product claims use compliant structure/function language and do not imply disease treatment or prevention.
Verify Dr. Palko's Credentials
Dr. Palko is an independent medical reviewer contracted by YourHealthier. Her review of product pages does not constitute an endorsement of any product. All supplement content reviewed by Dr. Palko uses structure/function claims in compliance with FDA DSHEA guidelines. For medical advice, consult your healthcare provider.