
About Charles Hammond, MD
Charles Hammond, MD, is an internal medicine physician who specializes in caring for hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Hammond is assigned to patients at the time of admission and provides care only during their hospital stay. He does not see patients at outpatient clinics and is not available for appointments.
Dr. Hammond enjoys focusing on patient-centered care and working with patients to develop a care plan that is best for them. He finds it rewarding to work directly with people every day and continually be challenged to learn and adapt in the ever-changing world of medicine. He also enjoys the ability to work closely with medical trainees in the academic health system setting.
Dr. Hammond completed his residency in internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich.
He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Society of Hospital Medicine.
Outside of medicine, he is interested in hiking, tennis and traveling. As a new San Diegan, he is learning how to surf.
Medical Degree
- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Residency
- Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
Gender
- Male
Date Joined Staff
- 2020-09-02
Conditions and Treatments
- Hospital Medicine