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Dr. John Hammer, MD

Dr. John Hammer, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Hammer, MD is an infectious disease internist in Boise, ID and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Rose. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

125 E Idaho St Ste 100 Boise, ID 83712

Make an Appointment

(208) 381-1950

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hammer specializes in the area of Infectious Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hammer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hammer

3.7

9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
67%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
33%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michelle – Jan 03, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Mike, Denver Co – Sep 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Centennial, CO – Sep 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dee in Denver, CO – Jun 06, 2017
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About Me

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care philosophy

Dr. Hammer is known for bringing his humor and practical compassion to the bedside, to his colleagues and to the teams on which he serves. He has a passion for deploying new and emerging technologies to streamline healthcare delivery and is a champion for telehealth in the area of infectious disease on a global scale.

biography

Dr. John Hammer is a physician leader, advisor and educator in the field of infectious diseases.

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Locations

Practice

St. Luke's Clinic-Infectious Diseases125 E Idaho St Ste 100 Boise, ID 83712
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St. Luke's Boise Medical Center190 E Bannock St Boise, ID 83712
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Practice

Global Travel Health Professional LLC4545 E 9th Ave Ste 120 Denver, CO 80220
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA HealthONE Rose

    4567 E 9th Ave
    Denver, CO 80220
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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