Overview
Charles Hummer is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Hummer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
701 North Clayton Street, MSB, Suite 600, Wilmington, DE 19805
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hummer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles D. Hummer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles D. Hummer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles D. Hummer by calling their office at 302-656-2643. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles D. Hummer a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles D. Hummer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Charles D. Hummer specialize in?
While Dr. Charles D. Hummer is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Charles D. Hummer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles D. Hummer has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Charles D. Hummer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles D. Hummer accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles D. Hummer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 302-656-2643 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Hummer isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Hummer isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- TendinitisDr. Hummer isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Hummer isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Hummer isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- ArthritisDr. Hummer isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Baker CystDr. Hummer isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Hummer isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Hummer isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Hummer isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.


