Dr. Peter M Hammer M.D.
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
3400 Spruce Street 2 Dulles Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Peter Hammer is a trauma surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Hammer specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
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Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 2001
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