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Peter Gerard Hamm

Peter Gerard Hamm, MD

Pulmonology

Critical Care Medicine

4.9 of 5 stars140 ratings, 50 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About Peter Gerard Hamm

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Peter G. Hamm, M.D., is a pulmonologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine Pulmonology. Dr. Hamm is also the chairman of the department of medicine and the chairman of the intensive care unit (ICU) committee at Sibley Memorial Hospital.

Dr. has an expertise in annual physicals, acute and urgent care, disease management and pulmonary medicine. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Bellevue Hospital Center.

Dr. Hamm has been named a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. 

Dr. Hamm contributed to a publication on the diagnosis of pulmonary Kaposi’s sarcoma with fiberoptic bronchoscopy and endobronchial biopsy.

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20016
    • fax: 301-656-1019
    • JHCP Pulmonology Chevy Chase
      • 5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1150, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
      • fax: 301-656-1019

      Expertise

      Education

      NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue

      Fellowship, Pulmonary Medicine, 1985

      Mount Sinai Morningside

      Residency, Internal Medicine, 1983

      Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

      Medical Education, MD, 1980

      Board Certifications

      Critical Care Medicine

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 1987

      Pulmonary Disease

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986

      Internal Medicine

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983

      Insurance

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      • First Health
      • Geisinger Health Plan
      • HealthSmart/Accel
      • Humana
      • MultiPlan
      • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
      • Point Comfort Underwriters
      • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

      Ratings & Reviews

      4.9 out of 5

      140 ratings, 50 reviews

      The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/8/2025

        Excellent!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/17/2025

        Dr. Hamm showed pictures of my CAT scan to me and explain what was going on with them. He asked that I have a follow up CAT scan done to see if the situation progressed or was the same. Gave me a specific dates to have this done and arranged a follow up appointment. I felt in very good care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/9/2025

        Very professional and personable and felt I found a good doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/4/2025

        Dr. Hamm is a very thoughtful person and was able to greatly help my recovery from a lung problem. I would gladly work with him again.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/3/2025

        I am very happy with Dr. Hamm , he is very professional and he know what he is doing

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/31/2025

        Very caring, good listener, didn't seem rushed, and gave me lots of information. Was very patient.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/19/2025

        Dr Hamm is great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/18/2025

        Attentive. Courteous. Professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/14/2025

        Dr Hamm has been my pulmonologist for a number of years. I would not go to any other doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/14/2025

        Dr. Hamm

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/13/2025

        Dr. Hamm is a great professional. He answered all of my questions and was pleasant and professional in the process. He came highly recommended by [staff] (my endocrinologist) and he handled the session very well.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/13/2025

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/10/2025

        Dr. Hamm is my PCP and my pulmonologist. He is caring, professional, listens to my concerns and addressed them. He has been readily available to me both in person and through My Chart. I cannot say enough about him. He is an excellent physician.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/6/2025

        Very knowledgeable, friendly and willing to hear what I had to say.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/5/2025

        Very knowledgeable and thorough

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/3/2025

        Good doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/27/2025

        Always professional and caring. Listens and explains thoroughly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/27/2025

        Excellent care provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/21/2025

        Very good experience

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/18/2025

        Dr Hamm was terrific..explained everything to me in great detail..explained and showed me the CT scan. Felt very comfortable with Dr Hamm

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/13/2025

        I found the diagnostic evaluation very thorough as well as plan for follow up.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/11/2025

        He carefully reviewed my medical history on-line, read my written responses to medical history and listened to my complaints. Overall very good.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/10/2025

        Very responsive to my needs

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/4/2025

        Very thorough. I was impressed with the way he used the system to look at past x-rays. It was clear that my lungs were functioning but I still had a problem. He was patient in explaining options and possible causes.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/3/2025

        Clear, articulate, thoughtful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/31/2025

        Dr. Hamm is a very good doctor; he explains everything to the patient and makes sure the patient understands it.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/30/2025

        Excellent. Knowledgeable, experienced, conscientious.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/30/2025

        Dr Hamm is an excellent pulmonary provider.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/29/2025

        Dr Hamm is very approachable and communicative. Appointment was timely and time was not wasted.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/29/2025

        Dr Hamm is an excellent and caring physician

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/27/2025

        Peter Hamm

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/27/2025

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/27/2025

        I appreciate that Dr Hamm explains concepts in a way that I can understand.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/23/2025

        Dr Hamm is top notch. Thorough and very knowledgeable about pulmonary and critical care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/21/2025

        Provider is excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/10/2025

        I've been seeing this physician since 1986. He's a pulmonologist. When the asthma acts up there is always a "squeeze" place I his office.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/9/2025

        Good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/9/2025

        Dr. Hamm has been a consistent champion for my care throughout a difficult and eventuall fatal illness.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/3/2025

        After a series of visits to other doctors that were unable to diagnose my situation Dr. Hamm had the depth of knowledge and patience to get to the root of the problem and set the correct treatment plan. I am very grateful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/31/2024

        Dr Hamm was very professional, explained all items clearly and answered all questions very well. Visit was excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/26/2024

        Superb provider. Sincere, concerned, and attentive.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/23/2024

        Very good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/19/2024

        Great doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/19/2024

        Dr. Hamm continues to be an excellent doctor. John's Hopkins is lucky to have him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/17/2024

        Professional and knowledgeable, great advice with a good sense of humor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/13/2024

        I was impressed that he shook my hand when we met. No doctor has ever done that. His politeness and respect were admirable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        Dr.Hamm's office has been consistently excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/9/2024

        Dr Hamm is the best, he listens and provides answers to my concerns

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/9/2024

        Dr. Peter Hamm

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/4/2024

        Just one visit. But very good