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Dr. Bradley D Hammer M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Bradley D Hammer M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(17)
5901 Westown Pkwy Suite 200 West Des Moines IA, 50266
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Bradley Hammer is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Hammer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hammer can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Hammer can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1981

University of South Dakota 1981

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Astigmatism
  • Presbyopia
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness

Dr. Bradley D Hammer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5901 Westown Pkwy Suite 200

5901 Westown Pkwy Suite 200 -
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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New patients: 515-225-3546, 515-224-5946
Fax: 515-224-5946

Dr. Bradley D Hammer M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hammer


5.0

Based on 17 reviews

Dr. Bradley D Hammer M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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