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Dr. John Hammes, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Hammes, MD

Dr. John Hammes, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Nephrology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine and is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Coronado Hospital. Dr. Hammes, completed a residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Patients rated Dr. Hammes an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Hammes works at Balboa Nephrology - Hillcrest in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Secondary Renovascular Hypertension, Acidosis and Hyperkalemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Hammes' Office Locations

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    Balboa Nephrology - Hillcrest
    4060 4th Ave Ste 220, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 299-2350
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
Hyperkalemia

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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
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Hyperkalemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cryptococcosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Nausea
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pericardial Disease
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Pyonephrosis
Radiculopathy
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1891766994
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UC San Diego School of Med
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Naval Medical Center San Diego
    Residency
    Internship
    • National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • United States Naval Academy
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Hammes works at Balboa Nephrology - Hillcrest in San Diego, CA. View the full address on Dr. Hammes’s profile.

    Dr. Hammes has seen patients for Secondary Renovascular Hypertension, Acidosis and Hyperkalemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hammes on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Hammes. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hammes.

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