Barbara Hamilton, MD, MS
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About
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.
Areas of Practice
Aortic valve disease, aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections: all aortic diseases. Transcatheter aortic and aortic valve therapy (TEVAR and TAVR). Valvular disease. Coronary artery bypass grafting. Adult cardiac surgery.
Expertise
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Arch Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection (Type A, Type B & Chronic Dissection)
- Aortic Endocarditis
- Aortic Graft Infection
- Aortic Root Aneurysm
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic-Related Connective Tissue Disorders
- Aortitis
- Arteriosclerotic Aortic Disease
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Descending Aortic Aneurysm
- Endovascular Aortic Graft Failure
- Enlarged Aorta
- Pseudoaneurysm & Mycotic Aneurysm
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Locations
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Cardiac Surgery Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
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Research Overview
Her current research interests focus on aortic outcomes research as well as human factors research as it relates to achieving peak surgical performance.
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Patient Ratings
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Patient Comments
February 8, 2026 - "Dr.Hamilton was very professional and kind, and I am very pleased to have her on my side."
February 6, 2026 - "Dr. Hamilton did an excellent job in lowering my concerns and upped my confidence in in her. I originally had some concerns and doubts about have this procedure."
February 6, 2026 - "I liked Dr. Hamilton, she explained things very well to me and my wife."
October 24, 2025 - "Dr. Hamilton was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fantastic at explaining my [...] surgery. She definitely put my mind at ease about my upcoming surgery!"
October 1, 2025 - "Doctor Hamilton's voice level was calming and assuring that my issue did show needed attention. Dr."H" explained abit about the procedure. Which was calming to me like it had been before."
August 12, 2025 - "In my opinion Dr. Hamilton is the very best doctor I've ever been treated by in my life.And now that I've been treated by Dr. Hamilton, I think I will be able to have a long life."
August 9, 2025 - "Dr. Hamilton is awesome. She is extremely competent, very "real" and listens well. I couldn't ask for better care."
June 19, 2025 - "I was pleased that I came to U of M Medical Center for a second opinion. Was pleased with Dr. Hamilton [...]. This appointment eased my decision to have my procedure at U of M."
June 19, 2025 - "I was very impressed with Dr. Hamilton and appreciative of her interest, candor and knowledge. [...] At the end of the day I was grateful that I had been referred not only to U of M but to Dr. Hamilton. I look forward to our continuing association and/or relationship."
May 24, 2025 - "Dr. Hamilton and [...] were excellent. I was in the best of hands and couldn't have asked for more. [...]"
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