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Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.8 (18)
Map Pin Small West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD

Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in West Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Hammer, completed a residency at Brook Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hammer an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Hammer works at Practice in West Des Moines, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hammer's Office Locations

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    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

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  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Astigmatism
Chalazion
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Accommodation Disorders
Cataract
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
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
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
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
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
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
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Vision Screening
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    3.8
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    About Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1467451047
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Brook Army Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Iowa
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Bradley Hammer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hammer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hammer has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hammer has seen patients for Nearsightedness, Ocular Hypertension and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hammer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Hammer. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hammer.

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