Dr. Franchell Hamilton, MD
Bariatric Surgeon
306 E. Randol Mill Rd, Ste 136, Arlington, TX 76011
At a glance
Accepts 19 insurances
Aetna, American Republic Insurance Company, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Covenant Surgery Associates
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers appointments for children and teens
Accommodating office and services for children of all ages
5.00
4 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
5.0
Recent reviews
The front desk staff was very knowledgable & the physician was very personable. She explained about weight & weight loss
More than 1 year agoEM
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Abdominal Pain
Breast Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Consultation
Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Follow Up
Laparoscopic Surgery Follow Up
Surgery Consultation
Weight Loss Consultation
Abdominal Pain
Breast Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Lap-Band / Gastric Banding Consultation
More about Dr. Franchell Hamilton, MD
Dr. Franchell Richard-Hamilton is a caring board certified surgeon who is passionate about taking care of her patients. She has dedicated most of her adult life to helping others. She is an experienced general surgeon who has performed many bread and butter general surgery cases but has a passion for studying and helping those struggling with obesity. Dr. Hamilton is a native of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and has traveled the world for her studies. After completing her undergraduate and graduate studies she went to medical school at the University of Texas in San Antonio to receive her medical degree. She did her residency under the direction of Dr. L.D Britt at Eastern Virginia Medical School and received laparoscopic and bariatric fellowship training in San Antonio. She sits on the bariatric committee for SAGES and has multiple presentations and publications researching both general and bariatric diseases. She has currently performed hundreds of bariatric procedures and has made this her primary focus.
Outside of work Dr. Hamilton loves spending time with her family, living a healthy active lifestyle, traveling and doing mission work. Her goal as medical director of The Better Weigh Center is to offer comprehensive healthcare to her patients as well as prolong and improve the quality of their life.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Texas, San Antonio
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Residency in Surgery
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Internship in Surgery
University of Texas, Houston, Fellowship in Bariatrics and Advanced Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Surgery
Practice
Covenant Surgery Associates
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Professional memberships
Dallas County Medical Society
Awards and publications
Umbilical endometriosis: a rare but important clinical entity: The American Surgeon 9/2011
Is excisional breast biopsy needed in patients with large gauge biopsies? The American Surgeon 2012 Aug;78(8) 906
Accuracy of MRCP compared to IOC in detecting common bile duct stones: the American Journal of Surgery 4/2013. Am J Surg; 2013 Apr;205(4):371-3
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1649431453
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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4 reviews
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The front desk staff was very knowledgable & the physician was very personable. She explained about weight & weight loss
More than 1 year agoEM
Everything went great.
More than 1 year agoRC
IT WAS EXCELLENT.
More than 1 year agoDG
February 2, 2015Initials hidden
What practice does Dr. Franchell Hamilton work with?
Dr. Franchell Hamilton works with Covenant Surgery Associates.
Where is Dr. Franchell Hamilton's office located?
Dr. Franchell Hamilton's office is located at 306 E. Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011.
Which board certifications does Dr. Franchell Hamilton have?
Dr. Franchell Hamilton is certified by American Board of Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Franchell Hamilton?
Dr. Franchell Hamilton frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Breast Surgery, Colon Cancer Screening, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Franchell Hamilton on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Franchell Hamilton speak?
Dr. Franchell Hamilton speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Franchell Hamilton in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Franchell Hamilton. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.