Dr. John Hammes, MD
Dr. John Hammes, MD is a nephrologist in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hammes has extensive experience in Nephrological Conditions and Glomerulonephritis & Nephropathy. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Coronado Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Balboa Nephrology - Hillcrest
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Dr Hammes joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2013. He practices in the Hillcrest and Coronado area specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.\n\nDr Hammes attended medical...read morebiography
Dr. Hammes joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2013. He practices in the Hillcrest and Coronado area specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.\n\nDr. Hammes attended medical...read moreNephrology
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Uc San Diego School Of Med
Fellowship Hospital, 2000Naval Medical Center San Diego
Residency Hospital, 1996National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda
Internship Hospital, 1994Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1993United States Naval Academy
Undergraduate School, 1989
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
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Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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