43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hammer, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Lawrence Hammer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Hammer completed his residency at Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Pediatrics; Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Hammer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammer’s office at (650) 725-8314.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hammer?
Dr. Lawrence Hammer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hammer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Obesity, Weight Management, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Hammer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hammer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA | The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia PA
Residency: Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Pediatrics; Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | Stanford University Medical Center | Stanford University Medical Center
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
Is Dr. Hammer board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Hammer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Pediatrics since 1980
What languages does Dr. Hammer speak?
Dr. Hammer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hammer treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hammer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hammer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hammer perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Hammer may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hammer's office.
Does Dr. Hammer accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 725-8314 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammer accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Hammer in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Plan of San Mateo
State of California
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Where is Dr. Hammer's office located?
Dr. Lawrence Hammer's Primary Practice
750 Welch Rd Ste 325
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 725-8314
Recognitions
Awards
Stanford University School of Medicine
Kaiser Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching
Publications
Improving Healthy Eating in Families With a Toddler at Risk for Overweight
JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2012
Puberty and gender interact to predict social anxiety symptoms in early adolescence
JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2007
Childhood risk factors for thin body preoccupation and social pressure to be thin
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 2007
Methamphetamine use following bariatric surgery in an adolescent
OBESITY SURGERY, 2006
The relationship between parental factors at infancy
APPETITE, 2004
Risk factors for childhood overweight: A prospective study from birth to 9.5 years
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 2004
Behavioral validation, precursors, and concomitants of picky eating in childhood
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 2003
Early body mass index and other anthropometric relationships between parents and children
INTERTIOL JOURL OF OBESITY, 2001
Prolonged bottle feeding in a cohort of children
CLINICAL PEDIATRICS, 2001
Predicting children's reported eating disturbances at 8 years of age
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 2001
Risk factors for the emergence of childhood eating disturbances: A five-year prospective study
INTERTIOL JOURL OF EATING DISORDERS, 1999
A prospective study of the influence of eating-disordered mothers on their children
INTERTIOL JOURL OF EATING DISORDERS, 1999
Can mothers influence their child's eating behavior?
JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 1999
Development of feeding practices during the first 5 years of life
ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE, 1999
Prospective study of risk factors for the initiation of cigarette smoking
JOURL OF CONSULTING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 1997
Psychiatric risk associated with early puberty in adolescent girls
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 1997
Ethnicity and body dissatisfaction
JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 1996
Weight concerns influence the development of eating disorders: A 4-year prospective study
JOURL OF CONSULTING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 1996
Predicting onset of drinking in a community sample of adolescents
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, 1996
SCHOOL REFUSAL IN YOUNG ADOLESCENT GIRLS WITH NONCLINICAL PANIC ATTACKS
JOURL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS, 1995
BREAST-FEEDING ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGE OF PEDIATRICIANS-IN-TRAINING
AMERICAN JOURL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 1995
PURSUIT OF THINNESS AND ONSET OF EATING DISORDER SYMPTOMS
INTERTIOL JOURL OF EATING DISORDERS, 1994
TIMING AND RATE OF SEXUAL-MATURATION AND THE ONSET OF CIGARETTE AND ALCOHOL-USE AMONG TEEGE GIRLS
ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE, 1994
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH EATING DISORDER SYMPTOMS IN A COMMUNITY SAMPLE OF 6TH AND 7TH GRADE GIRLS
INTERTIOL JOURL OF EATING DISORDERS, 1994
AN ATTEMPT TO MODIFY UNHEALTHFUL EATING ATTITUDES AND WEIGHT REGULATION PRACTICES OF YOUNG
INTERTIOL JOURL OF EATING DISORDERS, 1993
DOES TELEVISION VIEWING INCREASE OBESITY AND REDUCE PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY
PEDIATRICS, 1993
PUBERTAL STAGE AND PANIC ATTACK HISTORY IN 6TH-GRADE AND 7TH-GRADE GIRLS
Hayward, C., Killen, J. D., Hammer, L. D., Litt, I. F., Wilson, D. M.,, 1992
THE DEVELOPMENT OF EATING BEHAVIOR IN CHILDHOOD
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 1992
INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH-FACTOR BINDING PROTEIN-3 IN NORMAL PUBERTAL GIRLS
ACTA ENDOCRINOLOGICA, 1992
IS PUBERTY A RISK FACTOR FOR EATING DISORDERS
AMERICAN JOURL OF DISEASES OF CHILDREN, 1992
Advances in behavioral pediatrics
Current opinion in Psychiatry, 1992
INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-I AS A REFLECTION OF BODY-COMPOSITION, NUTRITION
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 1991
IMPACT OF PUBERTAL DEVELOPMENT ON BODY-FAT DISTRIBUTION AMONG WHITE, HISPANIC
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1991
STANDARDIZED PERCENTILE CURVES OF BODY-MASS INDEX FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
AMERICAN JOURL OF DISEASES OF CHILDREN, 1991
INFLUENCE OF EARLY FEEDING STYLE ON ADIPOSITY AT 6 YEARS OF AGE
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1990
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE EATING BEHAVIORS OF PARENTS AND THEIR 18-MONTH
INTERTIOL JOURL OF EATING DISORDERS, 1988
ELEVATED SERUM IRON CONCENTRATION IN ADOLESCENT ALCOHOL USERS
AMERICAN JOURL OF DISEASES OF CHILDREN, 1988
GROWTH-CURVES AND ADULT HEIGHT ESTIMATION FOR ADOLESCENTS
AMERICAN JOURL OF DISEASES OF CHILDREN, 1987
DOES A VIGOROUS FEEDING STYLE INFLUENCE EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF ADIPOSITY
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1987
GROWTH AND INTELLECTUAL-DEVELOPMENT
PEDIATRICS, 1986
What is Dr. Hammer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831248756.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammer
What is Dr. Lawrence Hammer's specialty?
Dr. Hammer is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Hammer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lawrence Hammer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hammer is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Lawrence Hammer accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Hammer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lawrence Hammer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hammer's office at (650) 725-8314 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Hammer?
Please contact Dr. Hammer's office at (650) 725-8314 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Hammer have?
Dr. Lawrence Hammer is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.
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