Dr. Richard D. Hammer, M.D.
Hematologist-Pathologist | Hematology
One Hospital Drive Columbia Missouri, 65212Rating
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About
Dr. Richard Hammer is a hematology pathologist practicing in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Hammer specializes in reviewing blood samples and interpreting laboratory results. These results give them an idea of whether certain diseases are malignant or not, in order for them to properly determine what exact treatment is needed. Hematology pathologists are normally experts in leukemia, lymphoma, anemia, hemophilia and many other blood diseases.
Education and Training
Medical University of South Carolina MD 1988
Medical University of South Carolina Ph.D. Graduate Student 1985
Duquesne University B.S., Pharmacy 1983
Board Certification
American Board of Pathology- Hematopathology
Anatomic Pathology
Clinical Pathology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Images in clinical medicine: Morphologic changes in erythrocytes in hypertriglyceridemia.
- Association of long-term tacrolimus (FK506) therapy with abnormal megakaryocytosis, bone marrow fibrosis, and dyserythropoiesis.
- Failure of the Platelet Function Assay (PFA)-100 to detect antiplatelet agents.
- A Biphasic Pleural Tumor with Features of an Epithelioid and Small Cell Mesothelioma: Morphologic and Molecular Findings.
- Platelet adenosine diphosphate inhibition in trauma patients by thromboelastography correlates with paradoxical increase in platelet dense granule content by flow cytometry.
- Early diagnosis of Ehrlichia ewingii infection in a lung transplant recipient by peripheral blood smear.
- Accuracy and Reproducibility of Nuclear/Cytoplasmic Ratio Assessments in Urinary Cytology Specimens.
- Identification and Validation of a PD-L1 Binding Peptide for Determination of PDL1 Expression in Tumors.
- Young donor white blood cell immunotherapy induces extensive tumor necrosis in advanced-stage solid tumors.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
- Co-Chair, Ellis Fischel Grant Review Committee 2022 - Present
- Anticoagulation Task Force, member 2019 - Present
- Executive Committee, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center 2015 - Present
- Clinical Competency Subcommittee, Univ of MO 2013 - Present
- Executive Committee, Dept. of Pathology 2013 - Present
Awards
- Ellis Fischel Cancer Research Day 1 st place Faculty clinical research 2023
- Health Sciences Research Day, Third Place, Clinical Division 2022
- Health Sciences Research Day, First Place, Clinical Division 2019
Professional Memberships
- Society for Hematopathology
- U.S. and Canadian International Academy of Pathology
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hematopathology 1995
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hematopathology/Molecular Genetics 1996
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine 2011
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