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Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 52
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Hamer graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Hamer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Hamer has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand, Trigger Finger and Ganglion Cyst among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hamer received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Hamer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hamer is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Ganglion Cyst
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Ganglion Cyst
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Ganglion Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis
Tenosynovitis
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Replacement
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondrocalcinosis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteophyte of Hand
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus HMO
  • Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Navigate POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
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    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Pathway-CA HMO
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7989
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7989
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 487-1800

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hamer's profile.

Dr. Hamer frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hand, Trigger Finger and Ganglion Cyst. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA