Dr. Douglas Alan Hammond MD
Surgeon
6029 Walnut Grove Rd Suite 404 Memphis TN, 38120About
Dr. Douglas Hammond is a general surgeon practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Hammond specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Hammond provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
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