Overview
Dr. John Hamilton is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with an additional subspecialty certification in sports medicine. He specializes in minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder and hip. In the knee, his surgical focus is meniscus tears, ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, MPFL), patellar instability, cartilage injuries, early arthritis and tendon ruptures (patellar tendon, quadriceps tendon.) In the shoulder, he focuses on surgery for rotator cuff tendonitis and tears, labral tears, biceps tears, shoulder instability, early arthritis, AC disruptions, clavicle fractures and pectoralis tendon ruptures. In the hip, his surgical focus is femoro-acetabular impingement, labral tears, hip flexor tendonitis, early arthritis, trochanteric bursitis, abductor tendonitis and tears, and hamstring tears. And in the elbow, he performs surgery for distal biceps and triceps tears. Born and raised in Temple, Texas, Dr. Hamilton attended The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, where he was a member two national semi-finalist Crusader football teams. He attended medical school at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Oklahoma. During his residency, he learned to care for the most complex orthopedic conditions while training at the state’s only major referral centers for adult trauma and pediatric orthopedics. Following residency, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. During his fellowship, he learned the most advanced techniques while caring for multiple high school, college and professional teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals. In his spare time, Dr. Hamilton enjoys outdoor activities, including fishing and hunting, and spending time with his wife and three sons.
His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John M. Hamilton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John M. Hamilton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John M. Hamilton by calling their office at 254-724-2663. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John M. Hamilton a top-rated expert for Bursitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John M. Hamilton is classified as an Experienced expert for Bursitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John M. Hamilton specialize in?
While Dr. John M. Hamilton is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. John M. Hamilton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John M. Hamilton has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bursitis. You can view a list of Dr. John M. Hamilton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John M. Hamilton accept my insurance?
Dr. John M. Hamilton accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- BursitisDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.