Chief Medical Officer

Rita Hamilton, DO

Dr. Rita G. Hamilton is the chief medical officer for the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation where she manages clinical operations of the hospital and ensures a high level of patient care.

Dr. Hamilton most recently served as medical director of Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation from 2019 to 2024. She has been an integral part of the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation family for more than a decade leading its Spinal Cord Injury and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency programs. Additionally, she is actively involved with the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals, American Spinal Injury Association and the Association of Academic Physiatrists and is frequently tapped to speak at various forums across the country on topics involving spinal cord rehabilitation and graduate medical education.

Dr. Hamilton attended medical school at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and was a resident at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hamilton holds certifications in physical medicine and rehabilitation and spinal cord injury medicine from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

She has a tremendous passion for our patients and enjoys serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.