Matthew D. Hammond
Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Matthew D. Hammond

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
Carrot Eye Center
1500 S Dobson Rd, Ste 312, 
Mesa, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
CommonSpirit Health
Carrot Eye Center
1500 S Dobson Rd, Ste 312, 
Mesa, AZ 
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Matthew D. Hammond, M.D., FACS is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Hammond provides medical and surgical eye care for patients of all ages.Post residency, Dr. Hammond was selected Chief of Ophthalmology at Bayne- Jones Army Community Hospital. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Humanitarian award for his efforts at Bayne-Jones and during Hurricane Katrina.Upon completion of that assignment, he was promoted to Chief of Ophthalmology and Director of WarFighter Refractive Surgery at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. While in Germany, he served as the European Consultant for Ophthalmology and refractive surgery.Dr. Hammond was also the go to doctor for all eye care needs for theaters of engagement in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. His greatest honor has been serving the injured Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen of the United States Military. For his service at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Med.Originally from Cache Valley, Dr. Hammond and his wife Jennifer have four boys and a girl. Dr. Hammond enjoys skiing, tennis, waterskiing, and traveling with his family.To help people see the world and themselves in it clearly by providing an excellent experience through Customer Service, Up-To-Date Procedures and Superior Outcomes.

Dr. Hammond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Facial Paralysis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
George Washington University Medical Center
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in UT
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Carrot Eye Center
1500 S Dobson Rd, Ste 312, Mesa, AZ 85202
Call: 480-561-6000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Visual Outcomes, Visual Quality and Patient Satisfaction: Comparing a Blended Bifocal Approach to Bilateral Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens Implantation.
Visual Outcomes, Visual Quality and Patient Satisfaction: Comparing a Blended Bifocal Approach to Bilateral Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens Implantation.
Journal: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
Published: September 28, 2019
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