Scott Hammer

Scott Hammer practices at the corner of infectious disease care in upper Manhattan. The specialty serves as a bridge between routine check-ups and complex hospital referrals. Beyond antibiotics and antivirals, specialists like Hammer navigate evolving pathogens and tailor treatments across demographics.

His office sits at 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032, a vertical stretch of Washington Heights where pre-war buildings cast long shadows onto sidewalks. Accessibility matters here: subways, buses, and medical shuttles converge at Broadway and 168th, making the block a pinch point for residents and commuters alike.

Patients arrive with symptoms that don’t fit a typical cold or flu, seeking answers beyond urgent-care corridors. Diagnostics run toward bloodwork, imaging, and cultures, while follow-ups track viral loads and immune responses. Preventive vaccines also cross the threshold—shingles boosters alongside hepatitis and HPV schedules.

Add contact info once near the end: call (212) 305-8039. Reach the building’s fourth floor elevator lobby, then follow hallway signage marked for subspecialties. For direct navigation, pull up the map. The neighborhood still hums after sundown, its steep avenues quieting only when the subway’s last local rattles north.