Overview
Lauren Hammer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Hammer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Dr. Hammer is board certified in Neurology, 2020. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hammer is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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. Lauren H. Hammer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren H. Hammer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren H. Hammer by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lauren H. Hammer a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren H. Hammer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, 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. Lauren H. Hammer specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren H. Hammer is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Lauren H. Hammer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lauren H. Hammer has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren H. Hammer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lauren H. Hammer accept my insurance?
Dr. Lauren H. Hammer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 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
- Movement DisordersDr. Hammer isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Hammer isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Hammer isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Hammer isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Experienced
- ChoreaDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Chorea.
- Dry MouthDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Essential TremorDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- TorticollisDr. Hammer isExperienced. Learn about Torticollis.