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Dr. Lenard Hammer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Lenard Hammer, MD
4.8 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Lenard Hammer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Columbia, MD.
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Dr. Lenard Hammer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Columbia, MD
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lenard Hammer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Columbia, MD.

About

Dr. Lenard Hammer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Columbia, MD and has 43 years experience. They graduated from City University of New York School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Hammer has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hammer received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hammer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Nearsightedness
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Nearsightedness
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma
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Accommodation Disorders
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Medical Eye Center
    8860 Columbia 100 Pkwy Ste 101, Columbia, MD 21045
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 997-9900
  2. 2 Office
    3402 Olandwood Ct, Olney, MD 20832
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 774-2750

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hammer
4.8
Based on 17 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • City University of New York School of Medicine
    1981
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lenard Hammer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hammer's profile.

Dr. Hammer frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Lenard Hammer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.