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Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
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 69
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 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Hammer has experience treating conditions like Ocular Hypertension, Dry Eyes and Lacrimal Gland Disorder 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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Ocular Hypertension
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Astigmatism
Chalazion
Nearsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct 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
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Esotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Herpetic Keratitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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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)
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Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Entropion
Esophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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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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  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • American Republic
  • Aetna
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare
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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • HAP Insurance

Locations

  1. 1 Des Moines Eye Surgeons LLP
    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    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
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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: Ocular Hypertension, Dry Eyes and Lacrimal Gland Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA