Melissa Hamilton, PNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Medical School
- Residency
- Accepting new patients
- Telehealth & In person
Melissa Hamilton, PNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Medical School
- Residency
- Accepting new patients
- Telehealth & In person
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Pediatrics Office
Temecula, CA 92591
Appointments: (951) 506-9392
Fax: (951) 252-8668
M-F: 7:30am-5:30pm
Melissa Hamilton Bio
Meet Melissa Hamilton, our Nurse Practitioner at our Pediatrics office.
Melissa first became interested in medicine while taking Anatomy and Physiology in high school. She graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior and went on to pursue an Associate Degree in Nursing from Sierra College School of Nursing, followed by a Bachelor Degree in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. She went on to graduate from Loma Linda University with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree in 2022, where she became board certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in August of 2022.
Melissa worked as a Registered Nurse for 15 years prior to starting her career as a Pediatric NP, which included 12 years in the emergency department and 3 years of inpatient nursing. Working almost 11 years at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Murrieta, she was involved in the Pediatric ER and championed the committee for improving pediatric care within the emergency department.
During graduate school, Melissa trained at many clinics, including Loma Linda University Health pediatric outpatient clinics, pediatric urgent care, and pediatric urology in Indio, as well as other pediatric offices throughout Riverside County.
Outside of the clinic, Melissa enjoys working out, interior decorating, boating, camping, baking, spending time with family, and watching her kids learn and grow.
Care Team Partnership
Dr. David Lawrence
Melissa Hamilton works closely with Pediatrician, Dr. David Lawrence. Learn more about him here.
Care Team Partnership
Dr. David Lawrence
Melissa Hamilton works closely with Pediatrician, Dr. David Lawrence. Learn more about him here.
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An APP (Advanced Practice Practitioner) is either a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. While doctors and APP’s differ in their education level, APP’s can diagnose, treat and coordinate care as a regular Primary Care Physician would.
Our doctors currently accept all insurance plans that our medical group, Regal accepts. However, as physicians’ patient panels become increasingly impacted, some physicians will only accept new Medicare Advantage patients only.
As a patient of Rancho Family, you’re welcome to see any provider within the group. All your medical records and chart notes are available to whichever provider you choose to schedule with, so if your doctor is unavailable, don’t worry! Our providers are here to make your care as cohesive as possible.
Becoming a new patient is easy! If you are 65+ and need help, please call our Patient Relations team at 951-225-6808. If you are not a senior or not on Medicare, you can call the office directly at 951-676-4193.