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Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.0 (2)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD

Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 22 years of experience. They graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Patients rated Dr. Hamer an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Hamer works at Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Clinic in San Diego, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand, Tenosynovitis and Trigger Finger along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and 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. Hamer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scripps Clinic
    7425 Mission Valley Rd Ste 202, San Diego, CA 92108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 245-2370
  2. 2
    Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7989
  3. 3
    Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 487-1800
  4. 4
    Sav-on Drugs #9107
    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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Replacement
Chondrocalcinosis
Osteoarthritis
Broken Arm
Dupuytrens Contracture
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Bursitis
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Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hand Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Sacrum Disorders
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1124233820
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    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hamer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Hamer has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Hand, Tenosynovitis and Trigger Finger, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hamer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Hamer. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hamer.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hamer, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hamer appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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