Background
Hammer, Mark Eugene was born on May 11, 1944 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Son of Harry Eugene and Marjorie (Holly) Hammer.
Hammer, Mark Eugene was born on May 11, 1944 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Son of Harry Eugene and Marjorie (Holly) Hammer.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1966; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1967; Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University, 1971.
Internship, Harlem Hospital Center, New York City, 1971-1972;
residency opthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1974-1977;
director, Indian Health Center, Dulce, Minnesota, 1973-1974;
private practice, Rochester, New York, 1978-1980;
associate professor, retinal and vitreous specialist, University of Southern California, Columbia, 1980-1986;
chief department ophthalmology, Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina., 1983-1986;
private practice, Tampa Florida, since 1986. Member of advisory committee ophthalm. technical program Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida, 1988-1993. Director Florida Eye Injury Registry, 1989-1991.
Chief surgery International Medical Association Memorial Hospital, Tampa, 1990-1991.
Member American College Eye Surgeons, American Academy Ophthalmology (honor award 1982), Florida Society Ophthalmology, Tampa Bay Ophthalmological Society (secretary-treasurer), Hillsborough County Medical Society, Vitreous Society, Retina Society.
Married Elizabeth Armstrong, Oct.11, 1969 (divorced 1978). 1 child, Rebecca; married Esther Deever, August 25, 1979. Children: Alice Lorraine, Caroline.