Lisa Hamill, MD
I grew up in NY, then moved to Illinois for both undergrad and medical school. I love meeting people and being exposed to ideas and differences.
I did my medical training at Loyola University School of Medicine. I enjoyed the intensity of study, the camaraderie with colleagues and met my husband, Nick. I had an Air Force scholarship to help pay for medical school. Nick and I did residency training at Penn State University program in Hershey, PA. My first job after completing residency was with the USAF in Dover, DE. I worked long hours with mainly newly-minted physicians where we served the active duty and retired Air Force personnel. I met and cared for people from all walks of life, enjoying time on the east coast. My husband was completing his training as an ENT surgeon. Once we finished our obligations, we considered options across the US and ended up in Tacoma.
Nick joined a private practice and I joined Multicare where I have worked and practiced over the past 22 years. During that time we had three children - boy/girl twins and another daughter 13 months later! These years have been a wonderful mix and balance of raising our children and practicing medicine. I’ve enjoyed having a steady and loyal panel of patients, many of whom I have known and cared for over 20 years! I can honestly say I have never been bored a day of my life at work. Medicine is an ever-changing, complex balance that is different in each person. Human nature is fascinating and wonderful. I’ve become a part of so many people’s lives as they’ve given me glimpses into theirs - I consider that a privilege. As our children leave home, I’ve discovered I have more time and focus to turn back to medicine and am excited to start my own private practice. I am excited to see what ideas and innovation I can use to serve patients and our community.
Outside of medicine, my husband and I keep busy with our children. Nate is a freshman at WSU (Go Cougs!), Olivia is a freshman at Montana State, and Eva is finishing her senior year in high school. Nick has always been our rock and support and is a great doctor! I am proud to see the ways he serves our community with his care. We plan to travel and have dreams of an “adventure van”. We enjoy walking, hiking, and just got a new Australian cattle dog puppy. Listening to audiobooks and podcasts also fills my time.
I’ve been in the Tacoma medical community for years and am comfortable advocating for my patients. I am looking forward to building a practice at Proctor MD and re-establishing those caring relationships.
I did my medical training at Loyola University School of Medicine. I enjoyed the intensity of study, the camaraderie with colleagues and met my husband, Nick. I had an Air Force scholarship to help pay for medical school. Nick and I did residency training at Penn State University program in Hershey, PA. My first job after completing residency was with the USAF in Dover, DE. I worked long hours with mainly newly-minted physicians where we served the active duty and retired Air Force personnel. I met and cared for people from all walks of life, enjoying time on the east coast. My husband was completing his training as an ENT surgeon. Once we finished our obligations, we considered options across the US and ended up in Tacoma.
Nick joined a private practice and I joined Multicare where I have worked and practiced over the past 22 years. During that time we had three children - boy/girl twins and another daughter 13 months later! These years have been a wonderful mix and balance of raising our children and practicing medicine. I’ve enjoyed having a steady and loyal panel of patients, many of whom I have known and cared for over 20 years! I can honestly say I have never been bored a day of my life at work. Medicine is an ever-changing, complex balance that is different in each person. Human nature is fascinating and wonderful. I’ve become a part of so many people’s lives as they’ve given me glimpses into theirs - I consider that a privilege. As our children leave home, I’ve discovered I have more time and focus to turn back to medicine and am excited to start my own private practice. I am excited to see what ideas and innovation I can use to serve patients and our community.
Outside of medicine, my husband and I keep busy with our children. Nate is a freshman at WSU (Go Cougs!), Olivia is a freshman at Montana State, and Eva is finishing her senior year in high school. Nick has always been our rock and support and is a great doctor! I am proud to see the ways he serves our community with his care. We plan to travel and have dreams of an “adventure van”. We enjoy walking, hiking, and just got a new Australian cattle dog puppy. Listening to audiobooks and podcasts also fills my time.
I’ve been in the Tacoma medical community for years and am comfortable advocating for my patients. I am looking forward to building a practice at Proctor MD and re-establishing those caring relationships.