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Matthew J Hamilton

Matthew J Hamilton, MD

Gastroenterology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Gastroenterology Crohn's and Colitis Center
    • phone: 617-732-6389
    • fax: 617-732-9198
  2. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Gastroenterology Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Gastroenterology, 2009
  • Residency: Boston Medical Center (BMC), Internal Medicine, 2005
  • Medical Education: University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

150 ratings, 70 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Dr. Hamilton was knowledgeable about my history and able to give me guidance for an upcoming surgery. He took his time with me and started all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2026

    Dr. Hamilton is a good provider doctor. He always understands my needs and he's a good doctor to me. He's excellent.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    perfect

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Dr Hamilton is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, truly listens, and gave me hope! Fantastic provider!

  • Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Overall I had a positive experience.

  • Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    This was the first time a doctor ever understood my illness this well and was willing to take on my high risk care

  • Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    He's been very helpful

  • Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    great

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    It was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr. Hamilton is an excellent doctor out of all of my doctors. He shows interest, compassion, forward thinking, and a true outside of the box thinker, as well as someone who genuinely cares for his patients.

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    I find interactions with this provider to be very detailed and in depth. The provider also spent a lot of time with me, much more time than the typical provider is able to.

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. Hamilton is very knowledgeable, thorough, and thinks about you not as a patient, as a human being.

  • Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Listened and made suggestions.

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    This was my first experience with a new physician and I was a bit apprehensive. Dr. Hamilton was kind and knew my history. I was put at ease.

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Excellent, listens and provides great care and follow-up.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I have been a patient of Dr Hamilton for several years. I wouldn't go to anyone else

  • Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    I love B&w chrons and colitis center. [redacted] DR. Hamilton was awesome! We talked on a medical and personal level and I think that is really important to have that connection with the doctor. I feel confident that everything runs on point from office visits to procedures. [redacted] I feel confident in the care there and that's really important to me.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr listens carefully, answers every question with patience and clarity, and is extremely efficient. His calm, caring manner makes you feel relaxed, and when you leave his office, you truly feel informed and reassured. An A plus doctor in every way."

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Dr. Hamilton was very knowledgeable and attentive.

  • Reviewed on 1/25/2026

    Very up to date on my history and what to do in the future

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Hamilton was very professional, understanding, listened well, and was able to give me great feedback on next steps on managing my disease. I'm so grateful for the time I had to meet with him.

  • Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Having a physician and his team listening to me was a huge comfort. I was cared about, worried about, and people were friendly. Everyone was awesome. Thank you for everything.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr. Hamilton remains the best doctor I've had.

  • Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    No one who works harder to always be available to help

  • Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is very knowledgeable regarding my complex medical needs and he is always available if I have a problem, which I truly appreciate.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    What I like best about Dr. Hamilton is that he treats you like a real person. He listens and treat you with respect. All of that is in addition to his great care.

  • Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is a thoughtful and thorough physician. B&W is lucky to have him!

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Doctor Hamilton is simply an outstanding physician, and I am very fortunate to have him as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is a great listener and is always open to a possible change if appropriate. Never feel rushed when I meet with him.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    I am constantly impressed when I see Dr. Hamilton. He is always on time, listens to me and answers all my questions. If I need to reach out to him on my portal I get immediate responses.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Hamilton is wonderful and I'm blessed to have him

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Very nice guy

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Dr.Hamilton listens with kindness and compassion. His calm demeanor is very helpful. Recommend 100%.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    He was a great, great doctor. I would recommend him definitely to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    wonderful

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is very personable and listened carefully to my concerns about my symptoms. There was never a moment that I felt unheard or uncomfortable. Fantastic doctor!

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is always available to answer questions and provide feedback. He was very instrumental in helping secure the right surgeon for my sigmoid resection and helped with my prep.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Dr Hamilton is one of the most caring and thorough drs I have seen. He is very professional and is very complete in his visit. [redacted] having been an active patient with Crohn's with many surgeries I feel I know a lot about the medical field. I am [redacted] and have been a Brigham patient since my mid 20s. [redacted] I give him 5 stars.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Dr Hamilton is the best doctor I could ever ask for.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    This was a first time visit to Dr. Hamilton. I liked him and his manner and felt comfortable talking with him. I appreciated his thoughts on my continued care and will definitely continue with him.

  • Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    Professional Provided detailed information Felt Provider cared

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    impressed with the care and start of investigation into cause of symptoms

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    I see many providers and this one is the best of them. He listens, cares and tries hard to be helpful when not a lot can help those with my condition.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    This was my first visit and I was vey pleased.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    I feel confident that I will get quality care from this provider.

  • Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is not only knowledgeable as a doctor but extremely kind and validates how hard what you're going through is.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Comprehensive and caring.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    After 15 months of uncertainty about my diagnosis I feel I am finally seeing a doctor who knows my condition

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr Hamilton very helpful

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    He's great, as always, a pleasant experience.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is empathetic, validating, handsome, and knowledgeable. He was on-time and had reviewed my chart ahead of time. He is responsive to portal messages. I hope he gets more research funding and research personnel.

  • Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Yes, Dr. Hamilton is very efficient and detailed in his medical guidance and I found him to be especially kind and attentive to all of my questions and helpful with a follow-up plan. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr Hamilton has been a lifesaver for me, first identifying my condition but in subsequent years providing the necessary support for management. So grateful I've been able to see him and have ALWAYS found coworkers in his office to be the absolute kindest. I've always had a good experience in that office.

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr Hamilton is the best doctor I've encountered. SO knowledgable about health and medicine! Kind, patient, engaged, great listener, respectful. Probably should be cloned.....

  • Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is great to work with. He sincerely is interested in my health, talks with me about how other ailments may affect my condition. Always up to date on latest treatments.

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Professional and timely

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Dr. Hamilton was really nice and he understands me. He did a really good job.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Everything's been excellent!

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is first class. He listens, is current on the research, cares, and super flexible.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Thank you Dr. Hamilton !

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is absolutely one of the best physicians I have seen. He is always professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, and has a good bedside manner.

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is an excellent physician. He is knowledgeable, concerned, compassionate and is listening to you. He is able to speak with you in a way that you comprehend what your medical issues are and how to deal with them. I feel blessed he is my GI doctor .

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    So blessed to have him as my medical team. We travel from Maine to see him and I'd travel further.

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    He saved my life. He goes above and beyond. Always checking messages and responding right away, even if its late at night. He helps his patients

  • Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Always a pleasure.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Extremely kind and skilled medical professional

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Dr. Hamilton had reviewed my history before the early morning call and was aware of related medical issues for which I'm being seen by Dr. [redacted]. Dr. Hamilton listens will and gave me a clear sense of where my condition stood. It is hard to imagine a better doctor.

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr Hamilton was so prepared.. he definitely read about me prior to meeting me. He was caring and kind . His professionalism gave me hope of the medical profession!!

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Dr. Hamilton is and always has been Advocate for me. He always answers our questions and offers suggestions relating to my care.