Overview
David Hammer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Hammer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
Dr. Hammer is board certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Hammer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5401 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hammer 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. David A. Hammer
Is Dr. David A. Hammer a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David A. Hammer is classified as an Advanced expert for Epilepsy, 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. David A. Hammer specialize in?
While Dr. David A. Hammer is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Seizures, and Memory Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. David A. Hammer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David A. Hammer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. David A. Hammer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David A. Hammer accept my insurance?
Dr. David A. Hammer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Advanced
- EpilepsyDr. Hammer isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Hammer isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Hammer isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- SeizuresDr. Hammer isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- FaintingDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- MeningitisDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- MigraineDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- StrokeDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- VertigoDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.