Meet Dr. Rachel Hamilton
Being a kid at heart, it was natural to be drawn to being a pediatrician. She knows every word of most Disney songs, and she can often be found singing "Baby Shark" to her younger patients during a checkup, or empathizing with the drama and eye rolls of pre-teens and teenagers.
Her philosophy of medicine is to proactively promote good health and prevent illness. Recommendations for ideal toys/games for various aged children and exercises to help them reach maximum developmental ability are a part of patient checkups. It is important to catch small issues before they turn into problems, such as babies with atypical head shape, breastfeeding latch issues, and children with digestive issues, anxiety or school concerns.
Life-long learning and evidence-based medicine are the foundation of what Dr. Hamilton does. She obtained her bachelor's degrees in chemistry and biology and graduated as a President' s Scholar from Southern Methodist University, with minors in mathematics and religious studies.
She attended medical school at Johns Hopkins, and graduated from the University of Texas - Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School. She is a member of the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha, and has been recognized for humanism in medicine.
Her office, which has an x-ray machine and lab, generally holds weekend hours from 8-noon on both Saturday and Sunday. Communication is important, and she encourages parents to feel free to email her with questions and photos to help assure a correct diagnosis (rashes, symptoms, etc.).
Dr. Hamilton is accepting new patients, and welcomes expectant parents to meet with her in the office before delivery to get to know each other better. She looks forward to playing an important role in the health of your children!
On a personal note, she is married to David Hamilton and enjoys traveling, SCUBA diving, bass fishing and other outdoor activities. Her favorite childhood sports were basketball and soccer. She can often be found fishing along the Trinity River or biking along the trails. ?She is a member at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
4.9
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
5
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What our families say
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December 13, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is truly an amazing pediatrician. There's no one else I'd trust with my kids.
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November 28, 2024
Front desk staff who checked us in and set us up online for the portal was very patient, helpful and kind. I wish I knew her name. She made our first visit so positive.
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November 24, 2024
Dr Hamilton is always exceptional. She eases my fears and always answers every question I have!
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November 03, 2024
Dr Hamilton is superb
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November 03, 2024
The time and consideration Dr Hamilton takes is what all doctors should strive for.
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October 19, 2024
Dr. Rachel Hamilton! She's the best - great for new parents!!
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October 17, 2024
Best visit ever thank you.
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October 11, 2024
We had a great experience at his visit
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October 11, 2024
We love coming to see Dr. Hamilton giving us great service and helping me make sure [...] is well taken care of.
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October 10, 2024
Love the ease of the clinic and making appointments
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October 10, 2024
Dr Hamilton is such an amazing doctor. She makes it easy for my child to feel relaxed and comfortable The staff is always amazing and friendly
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October 03, 2024
All staff were great
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October 03, 2024
Always get great service here.The staff really care.
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September 21, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is amazing and was very thorough and assessing our baby. We appreciate her so much. Also, [...] was so good when she did our babies blood draw.
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September 12, 2024
Very good
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September 11, 2024
I am so grateful that Dr. Hamilton is my child's pediatrician. At birth, she immediately noticed some issues that were missed by hospital staff.
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September 10, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is the best! She's relatable and kind.
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September 07, 2024
Dr. Hamilton was gracious and explained things very thoroughly.
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September 07, 2024
Dr.Hamilton is the absolute best pediatrician any parent could ask for.
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September 07, 2024
I had a really good experience each visit. My concerns and questions are always listened and answered. The team are so great.
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September 06, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is such an amazing doctor. She takes all the time we need with each visit. She is wonderful!
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September 06, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is fantastic! Very personable and knowledgable and caring.
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August 13, 2024
Dr. Hamilton and staff. Always so helpful has resources available to any and which concern we may have.
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August 09, 2024
We adore Dr. Hamilton. Knowing that she has two boys and can make recommendations based on her knowledge as an HCP and a mom is incredibly valuable and why we chose her as our pediatrician.
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July 31, 2024
Dr. Hamilton was amazing! She is truly our favorite doctor. She cares and explains everything throughly.
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July 16, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is always so kind, courteous, knowledgeable and compassionate. She is a phenomenal pediatrician and I trust her with my son's care. She is always prepared and willing to answer any question. She takes time to listen to the parent and child before addressing anything she has of concern during that day's visit.
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July 15, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is great!!
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July 12, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is very genuine and is able to get my daughter to discuss any concerns they may have. She is very caring .
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July 11, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is a very good doctor!
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June 30, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is clear, concise, and informative. The office staff was very helpful with onboarding my son as a new patient.
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June 26, 2024
Loved the lab technician - so friendly and entertained my 1 year old - she didn't even notice she had labs drawn. Dr. Hamilton was very friendly. Personable, educational, and I loved her honesty and nuance in communicating guidelines and recommendations.
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June 14, 2024
Dr. Hamilton deeply cares for her patients. She is the best!
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June 11, 2024
We love Dr. Hamilton. I'm so grateful to have her as a provider for both of my kids!
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June 03, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is excellent with our kids. They feel safe with her. Also, the phlebotomist, I didn't get her name, but she was wonderful.
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May 31, 2024
Registration lady was very patient and help us complete registration.Dr Hamilton is the best she is genuinely concerned for our son well being and personally called me same day to follow up with results and additional resources. She truly is concerned and gave my son the trust to confide in her. Thank you Dr Hamilton
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May 29, 2024
Rachel Hamilton is so good with my kids she listens and pays attention to everything I would highly recommend her my kids feel safe and comfortable around her she's the best.
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May 28, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is so wonderful! She always takes great care of us and answers all our questions!
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May 26, 2024
I would like to recognize Dr Hamilton for her thorough explanation and examination of my child and for the front desk ladies for being so helpful and patient with me as a new mom.
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May 23, 2024
We live about 35-40 min away but we love Dr Hamilton so much we will always make the drive. She listens to all our concerns and it doesn't feel like she's in a rush when she's in the room with you like some Drs do.
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May 08, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is always so pleasant and wonderful with my kids!
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April 30, 2024
Dr. Rachel Hamilton is absolutely wonderful! We love her so!
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April 26, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is a true gem. She was recommended to us by another physician and I have great confidence in her medical judgment and so appreciate her bedside manner. She welcomes questions and is a true partner with parents in the care of her patients. We are so grateful to have been part of her practice over the past 7 years where she has seen us through various medical challenges. She is top notch - one of the very best!
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April 25, 2024
Dr. Rachel Hamilton genuinely cares about the well-being of my child.
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April 25, 2024
She is always very tentative and knowledgeable. If she doesn't know, she looks it up immediately and gives you an answer
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April 14, 2024
Dr Hamilton, always listens and makes sure all is answered and understood
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April 10, 2024
Doctor Hamilton is great. She always listens to my concerns and addresses all my questions. I never feel rushed and I feelVery comfortable asking her things about my child.
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April 05, 2024
Dr. Rachel is a spectacular pediatrician she makes my son feels safe and he always looks forward to seeing her. And as a parent that is a big reason why we see her on top of her excellent ethics and skills.
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March 22, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is always so wonderful and helpful! We love seeing her
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March 16, 2024
Dr. Hamilton went above and beyond to ensure our son got in for an outpatient procedure as quickly as possible. We are so grateful for her support and commitment to providing exceptional care for our children.
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March 13, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is amazing!!
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March 13, 2024
Dr Hamilton cares about her patients and their families.
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March 12, 2024
Dr Hamilton is amazing! She is all 3 of my kids pediatrician and she's amazing withAll 3!
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March 07, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is incredible. She was able to squeeze in my other son on this visit as well. She was so attentive and answered all of my questions and concerned.
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February 20, 2024
R Hamilton is extremely knowledgeable and caring! She cares about the whole child!
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February 20, 2024
Rachel Hamilton! She is an amazing doctor! My girls have seen her for years and she gives the absolute best care to them!
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February 15, 2024
Dr Rachel Hamilton is always very thorough and informative. She genuinely cares about her patients and is very trustworthy.
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February 11, 2024
Dr. Rachel Hamilton has a so kind and caring.
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February 10, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is incredible. I have recommended her to multiple first time moms looking for a pediatrician.
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February 10, 2024
As a first time Mom I always have questions and Dr. Hamilton is always helpful and patient in answering my questions and offering useful advice.
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February 01, 2024
We love Dr. Hamilton and her staff!!!
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January 21, 2024
All of the staff is always amazing! I went to this office growing up and now my kids do. Dr Hamilton though, is absolutely phenomenal! So much I recommended her to my sister whose child now also uses her! Dr Hamilton is incredibly kind smart and thorough!
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January 21, 2024
The interpreter
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January 18, 2024
Rachel Hamilton and her team are the best my son had his 11 year old shots today and he was very scared . Mrs.Hamilton and her team made sure to take good care of my son by helping calming him down and finding different ways to distract him . Thank you so much .
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January 17, 2024
We love Dr. Hamilton and the nursing and support staff. Everyone has been incredible!
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January 11, 2024
Everyone was kind. Dr. Hamilton helped ease our minds and guided us the next step in our child's health!!
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January 11, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is the best! She always goes above and beyond, and her energy is always high! We love how fun and positive she makes us and our child feel!
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January 08, 2024
Everything was great
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January 08, 2024
Dr. Hamilton is a great provider. I wish more providers were like her. We are grateful that we found her.
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January 07, 2024
Dr Hamilton is amazing
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January 05, 2024
We can't say enough great things about Dr. Hamilton. I have so much confidence in her care of my child. She thinks of everything and is an excellent pediatrician.
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December 29, 2023
Dr. Hamilton was so good with my girls
Education
- Medical School:
- UT Southwestern Medical School,Doctor of Medicine
- Residency:
- UT Austin Dell Medical School, Department of Pediatrics
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- American Board of Pediatrics, Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa, SMU President Scholars,Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- 2016 UT Austin Dept. of Pediatrics: Overall Outstanding Resident of the Year
- 2015 Seton Hospital Network: Human Care Award Recipient for compassion in medicine
- 2014 UT Austin Dept. of Pediatrics: Intern of the Year
- 2012 Alpha Omega Alpha UT Southwestern
- 2009 SMU Dedman College: Valedictorian
- 2009 SMU Dedman College: Outstanding Senior of the Year
- 2005 Ursuline Academy of Dallas High School: Valedictorian
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