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Dr. John Hammes, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
Dr. John Hammes, MD
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Dr. John Hammes, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. John Hammes, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Hammes, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. John Hammes, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 31 years experience. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego.They currently practice at Balboa Nephrology - Hillcrest and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Coronado Hospital. Dr. Hammes has experience treating conditions like Secondary Renovascular Hypertension, Acidosis and Hyperkalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hammes also speaks Spanish. Dr. Hammes is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
Hyperkalemia
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
Hyperkalemia
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
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Hyperkalemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cryptococcosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Nausea
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pericardial Disease
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Pyonephrosis
Radiculopathy
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Osteodystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis

Insurance Accepted

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    Premier HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Balboa Nephrology - Hillcrest
    4060 4th Ave Ste 220, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 299-2350
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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May 17, 2022
Staying at a rehabilitation hospital where most Doctors spend about one minute with you and honestly care less. Dr Hammes spent time to discuss how my care should move forward, and gave great advice. Thanks for caring
Gregory Hamilton — May 17, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UC San Diego School of Med
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Hammes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hammes' profile.

Dr. Hammes frequently treats the following conditions: Secondary Renovascular Hypertension, Acidosis and Hyperkalemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Hammes, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Sharp Coronado Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Hammes, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, Coronado, CA