Dr. Joel Hammond MD
Surgeon
1031 Bellevue Ave Suite 300 Saint Louis MO, 63117About
Dr. Joel Hammond is a general surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Hammond specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Hammond provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1988
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Abdominal Surgery
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