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 |
4.9
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What our families say
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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
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December 21, 2023
Dr. Hamilton is amazing!!! She is patient and addresses each concern
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December 11, 2023
Again the nurse we had is a true star! She made the experience better than any other visit we have had. Of course we also love Dr. Hamilton she is always great with our daughter too.
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December 11, 2023
I can't remember her name but the nurse that took us back and gave our daughter her shot was wonderful! She is kinder and more interactive and interested in our daughter than the previous nurse. We will be asking for her going forward! She was very kind and gentle with our daughter.
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December 08, 2023
Everyone in the office was courteous, the nurse was nice and Dr. Hamilton was very attentive.
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December 08, 2023
Dr. Hamilton embodies everything you would want in a pediatrician, she communicates effectively, addresses concerns, and is very responsive.
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December 07, 2023
Dr. Pradhan is our primary pediatrician, she always addresses questions fully and completely and establishes ease and rapport with my kids. Her nurse is amazing and very caring.
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December 05, 2023
Dr Hamilton is wonderful! Best patient care and concern for all parents questions
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December 05, 2023
Dr Hamilton is always exceptional!
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November 29, 2023
Dr. Rachel Hamilton is an amazing person and doctor. She truly cares about her patients. She addresses all of my concerns and takes them seriously. She called me with normal test results as soon as they posted and gave reassurance. Not all providers do this. She is professional, caring, kind, and knowledgeable. We just love her as our sons pediatrician and could not ask for anyone better!
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November 17, 2023
I appreciate the consistency at this practice - I know what to expect, which is really nice.
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November 06, 2023
Dr. Hamilton is always so wonderful and pleasant
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November 02, 2023
Dr. Hamilton provided excellent advice and guidance towards my child's development, along with standard information reiterated.
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November 02, 2023
Dr. Hamilton And her team at Cooks on Henderson did well to insure I was in and out within an hour to an hour and a half - but provided all the necessary details and documentation I needed for the shots my child received, as well as good care and communication.
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October 27, 2023
Dr. Hamilton is literally the best. She listens and is so understanding. Even if we have millions of questions she waits and answers them all. She's constantly busy but somehow still manages to not have long wait times and actually has time to assess her patients as well.
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October 17, 2023
Dr. Hamilton is amazing, very kind, great bedside manner, and informative. I am so glad she's my son's pediatrician.
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October 08, 2023
Dr. Hamilton has always been very friendly and always answers my questions.
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October 08, 2023
Dr. Hamilton makes himself understood by my daughters and is kind to them.
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October 08, 2023
Dr. Hamilton was great.
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October 07, 2023
Dr Hamilton - she's the absolute best!!
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October 07, 2023
Dr Hamilton did a fantastic job talking and listening to my teenager.
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October 07, 2023
All Good
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October 07, 2023
Everyone was wonderful
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October 04, 2023
Wonderful patient care and follow up with test results very quickly
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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