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Dr. Kristin Hammersmith, MD

Cornea & External Diseases
4.1 (14)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Kristin Hammersmith, MD

Dr. Kristin Hammersmith, MD is a Cornea & External Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Cornea & External Diseases, has 25 years of experience. They graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Hammersmith, completed a residency at Wilmer Eye/Johns Hopkins U. Patients rated Dr. Hammersmith an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Hammersmith works at Vantage EyeCare-Cornea Division in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy 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. Hammersmith's Office Locations

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    Vantage EyeCare-Cornea Division
    125 S 9th St Ste 405, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (267) 546-1100

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Capital Blue Cross
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Cigna-HealthSpring
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • CoreSource
    • CorVel
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Devon Health
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    • Humana
    • Intergroup
    • Keystone Health Plan East
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicare
    • Medico
    • MultiPlan
    • One Net
    • Oxford Health Plans
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    About Dr. Kristin Hammersmith, MD

    Specialties
    • Cornea & External Diseases
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1437157187
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Wills Eye Hosp-Cornea
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Wilmer Eye/Johns Hopkins U
    Residency
    Internship
    • MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • West Virginia University School Of Medicine
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    Dr. Kristin Hammersmith, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hammersmith is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Hammersmith works at Vantage EyeCare-Cornea Division in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Hammersmith’s profile.

    Dr. Hammersmith has seen patients for Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hammersmith on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Hammersmith. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hammersmith.

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