Dr. Richard Scott Hammock MD
Family Practitioner
218 Hospital Ave Suite A Ozark AL, 36360About
Dr. Richard Hammock is a family practitioner practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Hammock specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Hammock possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 2008
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Vascular Disease
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