Summary

Dr. Helen Hammer is an internal medicine specialist with a focus on hospital medicine, bringing five decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Her extensive experience spans 50 years of caring for patients with complex medical conditions.

Dr. Hammer is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Oakland, California, including Highland Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus, and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. She specializes in treating respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), along with other chronic lung diseases. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Helen Lois Hammer has 3 locations

Highland Hospital

1411 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.5 
50 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Oakland , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CAVacaville , CA
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: University Of Cambridge School Of Clinical Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Helen Lois Hammer

  • Kaiser Permanente

Medical Specialties

Dr. Helen Lois Hammer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Helen Lois Hammer has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Dr. Helen Lois Hammer holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Hammer's NPI number is 1962586933.

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Dr. Helen Lois Hammer's office is located at 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA, 94602.
Which hospitals is Dr. Helen Lois Hammer affiliated with?
Dr. Helen Lois Hammer is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center.

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