Erin Hammett, DO

Specialties:

Rheumatology

Call 760-924-4102

Accepting new patients. A referral is required.

Profile

Gender:

Female

Areas of Interest

Dr. Hammett specializes in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, and advanced joint procedures such as musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided injections and arthrocentesis.

Experience

Year joined staff: 2024

Education

  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
    Medical Degree

Residency

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Rheumatology Certified

Contact Information

  • Office: 760-924-4102

Hours of Operation

Available Monthly by Appointment

Locations

Biography

Dr. Erin Hammett is a board-certified rheumatologist, internist, and lifestyle medicine specialist with over 8 years of experience in rheumatology. She completed her fellowship at Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital, where she gained specialized expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound and rheumatologic diagnostics.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Hammett has played a pivotal role in training future physicians, earning recognition for excellence in teaching. She has also held leadership positions in medical education, including serving as Director of Medical Education for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the San Ysidro Health Clinic.

Currently, Dr. Hammett practices as a rheumatologist in a multi-specialty group and works as a hospitalist at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. She is excited to join the Mammoth physician team alongside her husband who currently works in Mammoth as a part-time hospitalist.