Dr. Douglas Hammerstrom MD
Family Practitioner
3470 Centennial Blvd Suite 205 Colorado Springs CO, 80907About
Dr. Douglas Hammerstrom is a family practitioner practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Hammerstrom specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Hammerstrom possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1985
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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- Dr. Christopher J Ryan M.D.2222 N. NEVADA AVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80907
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- Dr. Jeffrey K Blixt D.O.1715 N WEBER ST STE 260 COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80907
- Timothy Boersma DO3141 CENTENNIAL BLVD COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80907
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