Dr. Richard K Hammer MD
Pediatrician
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Richard Hammer is a pediatrician practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Hammer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hammer diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Hammer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1988
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