Overview
James Hammel is a Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hammel is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Mitral Atresia, and Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
25 Michigan St NE Ste 4200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Hammel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Hammel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Hammel by calling their office at 616-267-9150. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Hammel a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Hammel is classified as an Advanced expert for Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, 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. James Hammel specialize in?
While Dr. James Hammel is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. James Hammel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Hammel has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. James Hammel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Hammel accept my insurance?
Dr. James Hammel accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-267-9150 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
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Pulmonary Valve StenosisDr. Hammel isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Hammel isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Hammel isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Heart TransplantDr. Hammel isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Isthmian CoarctationDr. Hammel isExperienced. Learn about Isthmian Coarctation.
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Hammel isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Hammel isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.