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Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD
3.8 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Hammer graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Brook Army Medical Center. Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Hammer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Davis County Hospital and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Hammer has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension and Chalazion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hammer received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Hammer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Hammer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Chalazion
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Chalazion
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Chalazion
Astigmatism
Lazy Eye
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Cataract
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Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exotropia
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Miosis
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Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HAP Insurance
  • Health Net
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Delta Dental PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • American Republic
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Principal Financial Group

Locations

  1. 1 Des Moines Eye Surgeons LLP
    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 225-3546
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hammer
3.8
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Jun 11, 2020
Brad is the very best. I have been a patient for 20 years and have complete confidence in him. He is a perfectionist and, believe me, when someone is working on your eyes this is really important. I heartily recommend him.
Dr. Robert Kunnen — Jun 11, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brook Army Medical Center
    1987
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hammer's profile.

Dr. Hammer frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension and Chalazion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD is affiliated with Davis County Hospital and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Davis County Hospital

    509 N Madison St, Bloomfield, IA

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA