About

Paul G. Hammerness, MD, is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. He serves as Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and holds the title of Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Prior to joining BMC in 2023, Dr. Hammerness held increasing leadership roles across academic institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Southcoast Health.

Dr. Hammerness has expertise in ADHD across the lifespan and pediatric psychopharmacology. He has been involved in clinical care, teaching, and research for over twenty years; has dozens of peer-reviewed publications; and lectures locally, nationally, and internationally.

  • Departments

  • Specialties

    child psychiatry, psychopharmacology, ADHD

  • Pronouns

    He/Him
  • Contact

    617.414.4561
  • Primary Location

    850 Harrison Avenue
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Administrative Title

    Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    MGH/McLean Hospitals

  • Fellowship

    MGH/McLean Hospitals

  • Education

    Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH
  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)

  • Research Interests

    ADHD

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