Director, Division of Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego
Dr. Hammer is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with added qualification in Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery. After completing his dental education at the University of the Pacific, he completed his residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Most recently, he completed his fellowship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. It was his time at Walter Reed caring for the numerous Wounded Warriors from Operation Enduring Freedom that sparked his passion to advance maxillofacial reconstructive techniques. He is currently the Director of the Division of Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstructive Microsurgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego and faculty at their residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition, he is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine. Dr. Hammer is a dual warfare qualified Naval Officer; earning his Fleet Marine Force and Surface Warfare Qualifications. He loves living in San Diego with his wife, Chrissy, and his two daughters, Mackenzie and Ryleigh.
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Saturday, December 4, 2021
11:00am – 11:30am CST