Christine Hammer, MD, Neurosurgeon
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Christine Hammer, MD

Neurosurgeon

3909 9th Ave SW Olympia WA, 98502
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Dr. Christine Hammer practices Neurological Surgery in Olympia, WA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Hammer prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

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Olympia Orthopaedic Associates

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Olympia, WA 98502
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