Medical Expertise of Dr. Kimberly Hamilton , MD
Dr. Kimberly Hamilton has extensive experience treating complex and chronic conditions that include the management of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. She focuses on preventative health including annual physicals for men and women, pre-op exams, diabetes screening, immunizations, cancer screenings, weight loss and nutrition. She provides comprehensive care for her patients and treats chronic diseases such as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, thyroid disease, chronic renal disease, COPD/Asthma, obesity and GERD. Prevention of chronic illness is emphasized during annual exams, with screening for common diseases an important part of her practice.
About Dr. Kimberly Hamilton , MD
Kimberly Hamilton, MD is an ivy-league trained physician with over 24 years of experience in primary care. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. She comes to Gulfshore Concierge Medicine from a thriving Internal Medicine practice at NCH Physician Group.
Patient Education Resources
There are several lifestyle changes that can help to reduce high blood pressure without the use of medication:Maintaining a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of high blo...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
There are several new ways to monitor glucose levels for people with diabetes, including:Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - These devices measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (the fluid b...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Education & Training
Dr. Hamilton received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley College in Massachusetts where she graduated with distinction (cum laude). She completed medical school at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, an Internal Medicine residency at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, and a Rheumatology Fellowship at Duke University in North Carolina.
Professional Affiliations
Gulfshore Concierge Medicine
Gulfshore Concierge Medicine offers the best of both worlds; you’ll have access to the latest technological advancements in healthcare, while receiving the personal attention you would expect from the traditional doctors of the past. Our mission is to provide the best care to every patient, in a manner that always exceeds expectations.