Overview
Dr. Hammond is board certified in general surgery. He received undergraduate degrees from both DePauw University and Purdue University. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Indiana University Hospitals. Dr. Hammond is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He served as vice-chairman of general surgery at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital for eight years. Dr. Hammond takes special interest in laparoscopic operations, including colon and hernia procedures.
Dr. Hammond is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Lump in the Abdomen, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.
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Locations
1011 Bowles Ave., Suite 425, Fenton, MO 63026
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hammond 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Hammond
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Hammond?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Hammond by calling their office at 636-496-5080. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Hammond a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Hammond is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. Joel Hammond specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Hammond is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, and Lump in the Abdomen. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joel Hammond accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Hammond accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 636-496-5080 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.
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- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Hammond isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
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- CellulitisDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.