What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.67
Average wait time
4.24
Bedside manner
4.71
“Wonderful staff and Dr Hammer was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with my problem. I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends or family. ”
Stephanie L.May 28, 2019
“Very professional. Thorough checkup in a mordern facility. For the first time I was not pressured to buy new glasses. He is honest. ”
Zahia L.January 11, 2019
About Dr. Andrew Hammer
Dr. Hammer sees patients at our Damascus & Rockville offices.
Dr. Andrew Hammer is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist. Before joining VED in December 2017, Dr. Hammer was with Baltimore, Washington, DC Eye Center. Dr. Hammer earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, followed by an internship at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. He then completed his training with a residency in Ophthalmology at
the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, which serves the greater Washington, DC, metro area. Dr. Hammer served as the Chief of ophthalmology at Ireland Community Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Dr. Hammer was voted a Top Doctor by Washingtonian magazine in 2018. Additionally, Dr. Hammer has been selected as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Castle Connolly identifies top doctors, both nationally & regionally, based on an extensive nominations process open to ALL licensed physicians in America. The Castle Connolly physician-led research team reviews & screens all nominated physicians before selecting those regarded as the most outstanding health care providers to be Top Doctors. The loyalty of his patients demonstrates his commitment & his passion for his work.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma surgery
Visual impairment and blindness
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma surgery
Visual impairment and blindness
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - University of Maryland, Doctor of Medicine
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
- Cornell University (Bachelor's)
- Eisenhower Army Medical Center (Internship)
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1720281181
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.67
Wait time
4.24
Bedside manner
4.71
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Awesome ophthalmologist. The staff does an amazing job. Overall, I highly recommended.
May 1, 2019Ismail E.Verified patient
Both the Doctor and all members of the staff were professional, friendly and thorough.
March 15, 2019Marilyn S.Verified patient
Very thorough and not rushed. I felt like he solved my problem.
July 27, 2019Jeffrey W.Verified patient
It was very nice and I will definitely recommend him
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It was very good
February 29, 2020Jorge R.Verified patient
I like Dr. Hammer but I don't like the Visionary Eye Doctors organization. Why ever do you have to pay extra to get a prescription when you have an eye exam? Separate visits/payments for medical vs prescription is crazy.
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Very helpful!
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The staff was super friendly and helpful!!!
January 20, 2020Sapan S.Verified patient
Wonderful staff and Dr Hammer was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with my problem. I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends or family.
May 28, 2019Stephanie L.Verified patient
My visit was very, well, clinical... meaning, I felt like he was a bit “churn and burn” with his patents. His assistant, though, was much more kind and welcoming. She had a great demeanor and was helpful and answered my questions very well. Now, he was kind too...but was almost scripted... lacking any real, genuine bedside manner. And he used medical terms I didn’t understand when answering my basic questions. Again, it felt like he had the absolute minimum interest in me as a patient, since I was one of dozens he’d see that day.
March 17, 2019Nathan H.Verified patient
Very professional. Thorough checkup in a mordern facility. For the first time I was not pressured to buy new glasses. He is honest.
January 11, 2019Zahia L.Verified patient
Seems like a busy office. Front desk staff was polite. The technician who did my eye exam was great, very friendly. Dr. Hammer made sure to double check my eyes and fine tune my exam results for a more accurate prescription. Glasss will take 2 weeks to come in - so that was the only downside
January 11, 2019Emerald L.Verified patient
Dr.Hammer was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and his staff is legit ! . Like everyone is so kind and just about their business. I love it. This is now my go-to eye specialist. I left my previous doctor and moved all my business here. Good people who actually care.
They are bilingual which is a plus btw .
More than 1 year agoAlyse K.Verified patient
Dr. Hammer reviewed my medical history and listened carefully to the current problem. Understood that my regular ophthalmologist was on vacation and this was to address a current medical problem.
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The wait time was long, but both staff and doctor were courteous and helpful. The office is kind of busy since they offer vision care service (glasses and lenses) as well. Parking is available under the building but you pay for it.
June 2, 2018Ashraf A.Verified patient
Dr Hammer is very attentive and answers questions clearly and concisely. He also explains the reasoning behind his actions thoroughly with you. I haven't felt rushed by him in any of the appointments I've made, either.
April 23, 2015Robert J.Verified patient
Dr. Hammer was very courteous and attentive. He seemed to actually listen to what I had to say and didn't talk to me like I was an idiot. He clearly and concisely communicated with me and was very helpful. I did not feel rushed in any way.
However, the wait time to see him was rather long (about 40 minutes counting the time the tech was with me doing some diagnostic tests). I'm going to chalk it up to him taking the time to listen to every one of his patients and make sure he has helped them as much as he can before he moves on to his next patient.
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Well informed, answered my questions.
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What practice does Dr. Andrew Hammer work with?
Dr. Andrew Hammer works with Visionary Eye Doctors.
Where is Dr. Andrew Hammer's office located?
Dr. Andrew Hammer's office is located at 11300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Hammer have?
Dr. Andrew Hammer is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Andrew Hammer?
Dr. Andrew Hammer frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Pediatric Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Andrew Hammer on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Andrew Hammer speak?
Dr. Andrew Hammer speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Andrew Hammer in reviews?
45 patients have reviewed Dr. Andrew Hammer. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.67/5. They have a 4.71/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.24/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.