Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
Scripps Clinic Mission Valley-Building 7425
7425 Mission Valley Rd Ste 202, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Merlin Hamer is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Hamer is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Scripps Clinic Mission Valley-Building 7425
7425 Mission Valley Rd Ste 202, San Diego, CA 92108
Other Locations
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15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Merlin Hamer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Merlin Hamer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Merlin Hamer by calling their office at 619-245-2350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Merlin Hamer a top-rated expert for Ganglion Cyst?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Merlin Hamer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ganglion Cyst, 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. Merlin Hamer specialize in?

While Dr. Merlin Hamer is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Merlin Hamer accept my insurance?

Dr. Merlin Hamer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-245-2350 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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