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Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD
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Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 22 years experience. They graduated from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER. They currently practice at Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Clinic and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Hamer has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hand, Tenosynovitis and Trigger Finger among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hamer received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hamer accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Enter a condition or procedure
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Disease
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Wrist Replacement
Chondrocalcinosis
Osteoarthritis
Broken Arm
Dupuytrens Contracture
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Limb Pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Bursitis
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Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hand Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Medial Epicondylitis
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Sacrum Disorders
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Wrist Osteophyte
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Southern CA Select HMO
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic
    7425 Mission Valley Rd Ste 202, San Diego, CA 92108
  2. 2 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  3. 3 Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
  4. 4 Sav-on Drugs #9107
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hamer
3.0
Based on 2 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER
    2002
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hamer's profile.

Dr. Hamer frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Hand, Tenosynovitis and Trigger Finger. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Merlin Hamer, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA