Dr. Barbara Hamilton

Dr. Hamilton is the Cheryl Huey, M.D. Early Career Professor of Cardiac Surgery. She was raised in Canada, initially pursued a career as a musician, and is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from McGill University, and her Master of Music from Manhattan School of Music before turning her interests to a career in medicine. She continued her studies by earning her medical degree from Columbia University followed by a master’s degree from the University of California, San Francisco in epidemiology and biostatistics. She completed a surgical residency at UCSF and stayed for her fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery before joining us at the University of Michigan for advanced training in aortic surgery, where she stayed as faculty. She and her husband Tim are proud parents of two wonderful children. In her free time, she enjoys ultra-marathons and triathlons.

Dr. Hamilton is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Hamilton is board certified in Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery and Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles.