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Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD
3.8 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD works in West Des Moines, IA as an Ophthalmologist and has 43 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Hammer completed a residency at Brook Army Medical Center. Dr. Hammer has has worked on more claims relating to Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Hammer has received an average rating of 3.8 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. They are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Hammer practices at Practice in West Des Moines, IA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Des Moines Eye Surgeons LLP
    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

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3.8
Based on 18 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Jun 11, 2020
Brad is the very best. I have been a patient for 20 years and have complete confidence in him. He is a perfectionist and, believe me, when someone is working on your eyes this is really important. I heartily recommend him.
Dr. Robert Kunnen — Jun 11, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
    1982
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brook Army Medical Center
    1987
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Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Hammer accepts Aetna, American Republic and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Hammer accepts here.

Dr. Hammer frequently sees patients for Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome.

Dr. Hammer has a star rating of 3.8/5 and has been reviewed 18 times.

Dr. Hammer is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Hammer has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 43 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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