Dr. Richard Thomas Hamner, MD

Dr. Richard Hamner specializes in family medicine and hospital medicine, bringing nearly three decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Throughout his 29-year career, Dr. Hamner has developed expertise in caring for patients across diverse healthcare settings, from routine family care to complex hospital-based treatments. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve a broad range of patients in the Santa Cruz community.

Dr. Hamner practices at multiple locations throughout Santa Cruz, California, and maintains affiliations with Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. His clinical focus includes treating serious conditions such as sepsis and substance use disorders, including specialized care for teenagers struggling with addiction. He performs essential diagnostic procedures like blood tests and metabolic panels …to help identify and monitor various health conditions. Patients rate Dr. Hamner 4.3 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his comprehensive approach to both family and hospital-based medical care.