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Dr. Joel Hammond, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
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Dr. Joel Hammond, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Joel Hammond, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Saint Louis, MO
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36 years of experience
Dr. Joel Hammond, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.

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Dr. Joel Hammond, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Ind University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis. Dr. Hammond has experience treating conditions like Anal Fissure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hammond received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Hammond is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal Fissure
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Anal Fissure
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Anal Fissure
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Anoscopy
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Gold Blue Preferred Options-MO
    Silver Blue Preferred Options-MO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500, Saint Louis, MO 63117
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 925-4770
  2. 2 Ssm Health Saint Marys Hospital Saint Louis
    6420 Clayton Rd, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 768-8267
  3. 3 Office
    1011 Bowles Ave Ste 425, Fenton, MO 63026
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (636) 496-5080
  4. 4 Ssm Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
    1015 Bowles Ave, Fenton, MO 63026
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (636) 496-2000

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Patient Reviews
Jan 01, 2024
Dr. Hammond arrived early morning at my hospital bed side, well aware of my medical history and current situation. Very comforting to know he read Through my history.. address the current situation and advised of options. Listened as I talked and answered all my questions and concerns.
Peggy Thomas — Jan 01, 2024
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Biography
  • Dr. Joel Hammond, MD is a general surgery specialist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1988. He specializes in General Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ind University
    1993
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Hammond, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hammond's profile.

Dr. Joel Hammond, MD is affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis.

Yes, Dr. Joel Hammond, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton

    1015 Bowles Ave, Fenton, MO

  • SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis

    6420 Clayton Rd, Saint Louis, MO