Rita Hamilton, D.O.

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Hamilton specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and spasticity management.

Dr. Rita G. Hamilton is the chief medical officer for Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation where she manages clinical operations of the hospital and ensures a high level of patient care. She is also chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department at Baylor University Medical Center and is the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program Director at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

Dr. Hamilton is passionate about delivering lifelong medical and rehabilitative care to patients living with spinal cord injury and disease. She has been a physiatrist treating spinal cord injury for more than 27 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She is actively involved in spinal cord injury research focusing on healthy lifestyles and disparities in healthcare for patients with spinal cord injury. Her other passions include training residents and resident education.

Dr. Hamilton received her B.S. in biological science from Southern Arkansas University. After receiving her medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed her residency training at Baylor University Medical Center. She later completed fellowship training in spinal cord injury medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.