Experienced in Ependymoma

Dr. Ronald L. Hammers

Neurosurgery
CommonSpirit Health
Colorado Springs Neurological Associates
2312 N Nevada Ave, Ste 100, 
Colorado Springs, CO 
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Experienced in Ependymoma
CommonSpirit Health
Colorado Springs Neurological Associates
2312 N Nevada Ave, Ste 100, 
Colorado Springs, CO 
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Overview

Ronald Hammers is a Neurosurgery provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Hammers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Hammers is currently accepting new patients.

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

Graduate Institution
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Residency
Loyola University Medical Center Stritch School of Medicine
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in CO
Hospital Affiliations
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Colorado Springs Neurological Associates
2312 N Nevada Ave, Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Call: 719-473-3272

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

Single Fraction Radiosurgical Tolerance of Brainstem, Trigeminal Nerve, and Meckel's Cave for Facial Numbness.
Single Fraction Radiosurgical Tolerance of Brainstem, Trigeminal Nerve, and Meckel's Cave for Facial Numbness.
Journal: Practical radiation oncology
Published: July 30, 2024
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