Dr. Debra Lyn Hammond MD
Family Practitioner
4510 Bell St Amarillo TX, 79109About
Dr. Debra Hammond is a family practitioner practicing in Amarillo, TX. Dr. Hammond 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. Hammond 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
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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