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Dr. Christine Hammer, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
Dr. Christine Hammer, MD
3.9 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Christine Hammer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Olympia, WA.
Dr. Christine Hammer, MD
3.9 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Christine Hammer, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
Olympia, WA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christine Hammer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Olympia, WA.

About

Dr. Hammer graduated from Indiana University Medical Center. Dr. Christine Hammer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Olympia, WA and has 13 years experience. Dr. Hammer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Hammer has experience treating conditions like Back Pain, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hammer received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Hammer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hammer is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Pllc
    3909 9th Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98502
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Broken Neck
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Stereotaxis

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hammer
3.9
Based on 17 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Oct 01, 2024
Dr. Hammer is very professional and passionate about her patients. Pays attention to details and explains everything. I would choose and recommend her every time.
— Oct 01, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Christine Hammer, MD is a neurosurgeon in Olympia, WA and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Indiana University Medical Center in 2011. She specializes in Neurosurgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University Medical Center
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University - Atlanta, Georgia
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christine Hammer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hammer's profile.

Dr. Hammer frequently treats the following conditions: Back Pain, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christine Hammer, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christine Hammer, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Hammer has over 13 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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