Ronald Hammett, MD

Dr. Ronald Hammett is a pulmonologist who has dedicated nearly five decades to treating lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency training in internal medicine at the University of Alabama Hospital. Dr. Hammett furthered his expertise through a fellowship in pulmonary diseases, also at the University of Alabama Hospital. With 48 years of experience in medicine, he holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Hammett practices at Glenwood Regional Medical Center and sees patients at Glenwood Pulmonary Specialists in West Monroe, Louisiana. His clinical expertise centers on managing chronic lung disease and COPD, including complex cases where patients have additional health conditions alongside their breathing problems. He performs comprehensive pulmonary function testing to evaluate …lung capacity and breathing patterns. Dr. Hammett also conducts specialized diagnostic procedures such as asthma challenge tests and bronchodilator reversibility testing to determine the most effective treatment approaches for his patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 on Vitals.