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Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Services

Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. John Hammerstein, performs orthopedic surgical services exclusively at Greene County General Hospital as well as practicing in the former Ridge Medical Center building located in front of Greene County General Hospital at 1043 North 1000 West Linton, Indiana 47441. To make an appointment with Dr. Hammerstein, call 812-847-3381.

Dr. John Hammerstein
Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician

Meet Dr. John Hammerstein!

John Hammerstein, MD (Doctor of Medicine) is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician. Dr. Hammerstein is a 1996 graduate of Indiana University and a later graduate of IU’s School of Medicine. He played football for Indiana University and was a starter for his final three years on the team. Dr. Hammerstein was also voted team captain his senior year.

Dr. Hammerstein completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the esteemed Andrew’s Research and Education Foundation in Gulf Breeze, Florida. He began the fellowship to broaden his orthopedics practice by gaining experience in sports medicine. While there, he actively participated in team coverage of Division 1 football with the Auburn Tigers and oversaw local high school athletic teams. He’s glad to be back in Indiana, “after growing up in small town America I have wanted to practice in a place like Greene County where patients are also your neighbors..” Dr. Hammerstein enjoys spending time outdoors with his family. To find out more about the Andrew’s Research and Education Foundation click here.