Dr. Bradley D Hammer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5901 Westown Pkwy Suite 200 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
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
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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