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 Sleep Medicine, Neurology, and Neurology. 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
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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.