Dr. Cara Hammonds is a rheumatologist in Paducah, KY. She treats disorders affecting the joints, muscles and bones (and may also involve other organ systems).
Yes, Dr. Cara L. Hammonds is accepting new patients at this office.
(270) 441-4249
225 Medical Ctr Drive, Paducah, KY 42003-7914
Dr. Cara Hammonds graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2005.
Dr. Hammonds has one office in Kentucky where she specializes in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Hammonds works with eighteen doctors including Dr. James Long and Dr. Raymond De La Rosa.
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—those that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Dr. Hammonds can diagnose and treat highly complex conditions, including those that affect other organs and systems like the brain, kidneys, blood vessels or lungs. Conditions treated may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, among many others.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Hammonds specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Hammonds can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Hammonds, but only those who participate in Medicare.