Dr. Merlin Hamer MD

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Dr. Merlin Hamer has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Excellent based on 1 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Merlin Hamer identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system..

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Hamer is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
354 Santa Fe Dr
Encinitas, CA

Education

Dr. Hamer attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and graduated in 1967 having 46 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Merlin Hamer MD as:

• Merlin L Hamer
• M Hamer

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