4.3
6 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Hammes joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2013. He practices in the Hillcrest and Coronado area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Hammes attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, he completed his Nephrology fellowship training at the University of California San Diego.
Dr. Hammes attended medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, he completed his Nephrology fellowship training at the University of California San Diego.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- speaks English
- Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Nephrology Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 33 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Chinese |
| San Diego , CA | Chula Vista , CA | San Marcos , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Poznan University Of Medical Sciences Faculty Of Medicine I |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. John S. Hammes has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Nephrology Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Internal Medicine
Medical School
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,BethesdaGraduated in 1993
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- Dr. John Hammes is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital Of San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kindred Hospital San Diego, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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