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FAQ: Dr. Matthew Hammond's Recognition as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor
TL;DR
Dr. Matthew Hammond's 14th Top Doctor award from Castle Connolly gives patients a competitive edge by accessing elite ophthalmology care from a top 7% physician.
Dr. Hammond uses advanced diagnostic technology and surgical precision at Carrot LASIK and Eye Center to perform procedures like LASIK and cataract surgery.
Dr. Hammond's recognition for patient care and compassion improves lives by providing advanced vision correction, making tomorrow brighter for the Phoenix community.
Dr. Hammond, a former Army ophthalmologist awarded for service, now brings military precision to vision correction using technologies like EVO ICL implants.
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This article announces that ophthalmologist Dr. Matthew Hammond has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, highlighting his 14th year receiving this recognition and detailing his background, expertise, and practice.
Only 7% of the nation's licensed physicians are selected each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions, making this a prestigious honor that recognizes excellence in patient care, compassion, and outcomes.
Dr. Matthew Hammond is an ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery at Carrot LASIK and Eye Center in Mesa, AZ, where he integrates modern diagnostic technology with surgical precision to address vision correction needs.
Dr. Hammond performs LASIK, Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), Cataract Surgery with Premium Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implantation, and EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens).
Dr. Hammond practices at Carrot LASIK and Eye Center in Mesa, AZ, serving the greater Phoenix area with comprehensive diagnostic capabilities including advanced corneal mapping and ocular coherence tomography for thorough patient assessment.
Dr. Hammond earned his medical degree from George Washington University, completed his ophthalmology residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, served nine years as an Army ophthalmologist including as Chief of Ophthalmology in Germany, and received the Meritorious Service Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal.
Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by Castle Connolly's physician-led research team based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories, and doctors cannot pay to be selected.
Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in various print and online publications, with nominations open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs.
You can find Dr. Hammond's Castle Connolly profile at castleconnolly.com/top-doctors/matthew-hammond-ophthalmology-105cc000774 and information about his practice at carroteyecenter.com.
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