Dr. Peter Hammond M.D.
Emergency Physician
7300 Van Dusen Rd Laurel MD, 20707About
Dr. Peter Hammond practices Emergency Medicine in Laurel, MD. Dr. Hammond assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Hammond examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1974
Harvard Medical School 1974
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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