Gareth W Hammond MD

Gareth W. Hammond, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine. He provides comprehensive care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, with a clinical focus on sports medicine and upper-extremity problems involving the shoulder and elbow, including operative and nonoperative treatment options tailored to each patient’s goals and activity level. Dr. Hammond completed his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia and went on to residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine with an emphasis on sports medicine and upper-extremity reconstruction at the University of Southern California. He is in private practice with Animas Orthopedic Associates and Sports Medicine and has served in hospital leadership roles, including participation on a surgical hospital board and prior service as chief medical officer. Dr. Hammond also supports community athletics through team physician roles. His academic contributions include peer-reviewed research in orthopaedic biomechanics and sports medicine, and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.