Dr. Kristina Anne Hammer MSPA-C, DMSc
Albuquerque, NM 87122
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Education
Doctorate of Medical Sciences, University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia, graduated September 2018.
M.S. in Physician Assistant, University of New Mexico School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program, Albuquerque, New Mexico, graduated August 2013.
B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of New Mexico School of Medicine Medical Laboratory Science Program, Albuquerque, New Mexico, graduated July 2010, Summa Cum Laude with a GPA 4.0.
A.S. in Integrated Science, Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, New Mexico, graduated August 2008, GPA 4.0.
Licenses and Certifications
Nationally Board-Certified Physician Assistant 10/2013- Present
New Mexico Medical Board License
DEA certified
American Society of Clinical Pathology board certified 2010 to Present
Certified in adult and infant CPR and Basic Life Skills ACLS and PALS
Completion of Nurse Tech course at UNMH 2008
Clinical Experience
Primary Care
Hands on Healthcare, Albuquerque, NM
Completed 06/2012 to 07/2012
Continuity Clinic 1
UNM senior health clinic, Albuquerque, NM
Completed 01/2012 to 05/2012
Continuity Clinic 2
UNM family practice at tucker clinic FCM, Albuquerque, NM
Completed 09/2012 to 12/2012
Pediatrics
UNMH pediatric clinic, Albuquerque, NM
Completed 01/2013 to 02/2013
Women’s health
ABQ health partners Women’s hospital, Albuquerque, NM
Completed 02/2013 to 03/2013
Behavioral Health
UNMH Psychiatric department and ASAP clinic, Albuquerque, NM
Completed 03/2013 to 04/2013
Internal Medicine
UNMH Family Medicine, Albuquerque, NM
Completed 04/2013 to 05/2013
Surgery
VA hospital, Albuquerque, NM
Completed 05/2013 to 06/2013
Emergency Medicine
Presbyterian hospital, Albuquerque, NM
Completed 06/2013 to 06/2013
Family Medicine
UNM Southeast Heights clinic, Albuquerque, NM
Completed by August 2013
Women’s Health Elective
ABQ Health Partners, Albuquerque, NM
Completed August/September 2013
Employment History
01/2019 to Present Physician Assistant Certified
The Doc Spa, 6801 Jefferson St NE #350 Albuquerque, NM 87109
Provides services that include routine and complex gynecology, well women exams, preventive health care services, pediatrics, reproductive health services and prenatal care. Performing or assisting with procedures such as biopsies, Nexplanon insertion/removal, and IUD insertion/removal. Provide comprehensive history and physical examinations in support of health maintenance and medical surveillance programs. Serve as a patient educator to women, children, and men of all ages regarding their healthcare. Manage and run the Cosmetics clinic that utilizes Botox, Dysport, Juvaderm fillers, Latisse, Thermiva, skin care spa treatment and products, anti-aging treatment with lasers and PRP, hair restoration with PRP, facial rejuvenation, hormone therapy, and use with lasers.
08/2018 to 04/2019 Physician Assistant Certified
Albuquerque Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Care for patients with acute health problems and provide emergency medical care. Evaluate, diagnosis, treat, and make appropriate referrals for health-related medical conditions. Duties included performing and reading EKGs, splinting, suturing, foreign body removals, stapling, etc. Provide comprehensive history and physical examinations in support of health maintenance and medical surveillance programs. Cross trained in the following areas: urgent care, disease management and occupational medicine. Serve as a patient educator.
05/2017 to 06/2018 Physician Assistant Certified
Women’s Pelvic Specialty of NM, 4705 Montgomery Blvd NE Suite 201
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Provides services that include routine and complex gynecology, well women exams, reproductive health services and prenatal care. Performing or assisting with procedures such as colposcopies, biopsies, Nexplanon insertion/removal, and IUD insertion/removal. Provide comprehensive history and physical examinations in support of health maintenance and medical surveillance programs. Serve as a patient educator to women of all ages regarding their healthcare. Manage and run the Cosmetics clinic that utilizes Botox, Juvaderm fillers, Latisse, Thermi products: Thermiva, Thermismooth, and Thermi Tight/body.
07/2014 to 03/2017 Physician Assistant Certified
Sandia National Laboratories, 1515 Eubank SE
Employee Health Services Bldg. 831, Frost Avenue
Albuquerque, NM 87123
Care for patients with acute health problems and provide emergency medical care. Evaluate, diagnosis, treat, and make appropriate referrals of employees with personal and work-related health events. Provide comprehensive history and physical examinations in support of health maintenance and medical surveillance programs. Cross trained in the following areas: urgent care, disease management and occupational medicine. Serve as a patient educator.
11/2014 to 05/2015 Physician Assistant Certified
Santa Fe OB/GYN, 405 Kiva Ct
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Provides services that include routine and complex gynecology, well women exams, reproductive health services, and prenatal care. Performing or assisting with procedures such as colposcopies, biopsies, Nexplanon insertion/removal, and IUD insertion/removal. Provide comprehensive history and physical examinations in support of health maintenance and medical surveillance programs. Cross trained in the following areas: ob/gyn, medical weight loss, and medical spa services. Serve as a patient educator to women of all ages regarding their healthcare and guiding/helping patients on how to lose weight.
03/2014 to 10/2014 Physician Assistant Certified
Southwest Women’s Health, Albuquerque, NM 883 Lead Ave SE # A,
NM 87102
Provides services that include routine and complex gynecology, well women exams, reproductive health services and prenatal care. Performing or assisting with procedures such as colposcopies, biopsies, Nexplanon insertion/removal, and IUD insertion/removal. Provide comprehensive history and physical examinations in support of health maintenance and medical surveillance programs. Serve as a patient educator to women of all ages regarding their healthcare.
07/2010 to 09/2011 Medical Scientist
Tricore laboratories 1001 Woodward Place NE
University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Under general supervision, provides advanced skills in the performance of moderate or high complexity laboratory tests for purpose of diagnosis and treatment of disease
12/2007 to 06/2009 Nurse Tech
2211 Lomas Blvd. NE University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Assist nurses on procedures
Take vitals on patients
Do daily rounds and checks on patients
Sit for patients
As directed by licensed staff, assist with invasive routine patient care procedures including phlebotomy, stage I and II wound care and urinary catheter insertions.
Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups
Perform routine treatment procedures and assist in maintenance of a safe, clean environment.
Provide basic patient care
Academic Achievements
President of the Physician Assistant Student Society at UNM 2011 to 2013
President of the Radiology club at UNM 2005 to 2006
Professional Memberships/Affiliations
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society 2003 to present
National Dean’s List 2003 to present
Golden Key Club 2005 to present
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society 2008 to present
Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society 2018 to present
American Society of Clinical Pathology membership 2010 to present
American Academy of Physician Assistant membership 2011 to present
Association of Physician Assistants in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2014 to present
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals 2014 to present