About Jeffrey Hamilton, MD
Jeffrey W. Hamilton, MD, a pulmonologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic lung conditions. His clinical focus includes pulmonary and critical care, with experience managing ARDS, interstitial lung disease and respiratory failure. Dr. Hamilton performs procedures such as bronchoscopy, cardiopulmonary stress testing and arterial catheter placement to support complex care needs.
Overview
- Gender Male
Conditions treated (77)
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Critical care
- Bronchiectasis
- Sarcoidosis
- Asthma
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Dyspnea
- Cough
- Chest pain
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- Lung nodule
- Atelectasis
- Emphysema
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
- High altitude pulmonary edema
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
- Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease
- Atypical mycobacterial infections
- Aspergillus
- Histoplasmosis
- Blastomycosis
- Smoking
- Smoking cessation
- Cystic fibrosis
- Vocal cord dysfunction
- Carcinoid
- Hamartoma
- Wegeners
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary vasculitis
- Goodpastures
- Alveolar hemorrhage
- Hemoptysis
- Pulmonary edema
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- Cor pulmonale
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP)
- Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP)
- Organizing pneumonia
- Pneumoconiosis
- Mycetoma
- Bullous lung disease
- Amyloidosis
- Pulmonary eosinophillia
- Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)
- Allergic pulmonary aspergillosis
- Granulomas
- Asbestosis
- Alveolar proteinosis
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Air pollution
- Smoke inhalation
- Drug-induced pulmonary disease
- Chylothorax
- Hemothorax
- Mediastinitis
- Septic emboli
- Lung abscess
- Respiratory failure
- Hypoxia
- Hyperventilation
- Sickle chest syndrome
- Restrictive lung disease
- Churg-strauss
- Rheumatoid lung disease
- Lupus pneumonitis
- Sclerodermal lung disease
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Control of breathing
- Stridor
Procedures performed (18)
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Lung transplantation
- Lung cancer screening
- Thoracentesis
- Paracentesis
- Central venous catheter
- Arterial catheter
- Ventilator management
- Pulmonary function test
- Cardiopulmonary exercise test
- Exercise stress test
- Methacholine challenge test
- Chronic home ventilation
- Chest physiotherapy
- Medical education
- Early lung cancer action program (I-ELCAP)
- Lung nodule clinic
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
2151 Waukegan Rd., Suite 110 Bannockburn, IL 60015-1857
Medical School
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1990Hahnemann University, School of Medicine
Residencies
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1993Internal MedicineHahnemann University Hospital
Fellowships
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1997Pulmonary/Critical CareNorthwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certifications
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1996Pulmonary DiseaseAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
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1997Critical Care MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Reviews (176)
September 27, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey Hamilton is that rare physician who is competent, caring, and someone who works hard at making his patients knowledgeable about their condition. I am incredibly happy to have him as my pulmonologist,
September 26, 2026
The doctor listened to my health issues from the past week. I was very impressed with Dr Hamilton, my wife was also impressed. He explained further things that needed to be done!!
September 25, 2026
As always, professional, efficient and pleasant
September 15, 2026
Dr Hamilton and his staff are an excellent, caring medical group
September 15, 2026
Dr. Hamilton always takes the time to discuss your care and status of pulmonary issues. I have complete trust in his care.
September 3, 2026
Very thorough!!
August 29, 2026
Dr Hamilton is a great doctor, he seems to truly care about my care. You need more of him.
August 23, 2026
Very friendly staff and Dr. Hamilton is great!
August 23, 2026
This was my annual visit with Dr. Hamilton. Everything went very well! I would highly recommend Dr. Hamilton in the future!
August 21, 2026
Very careful, thoughtful, and astute.
August 17, 2026
Good guy
August 16, 2026
Dr Hamilton is just the best, he is extremely knowledgeable, he listens to my questions and comments and will answer in terms I can understand.He's so easy to talk to, he has a great personality that puts you at ease.I will absolutely recommend him.
August 16, 2026
Provider and nurse were great
August 16, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is uniquely equipped with experience, intelligence, compassion, energy, humor and focus on finding a solution. Amazing person and doctor.
August 15, 2026
Very caring, detail oriented, clear instructions and explanations
August 3, 2026
Excellent
August 2, 2026
I am grateful for the care provided by Dr Hamilton. He put me at ease and laid out a plan to follow.
July 31, 2026
Dr Hamilton is very personable and conveys concern for my condition and how to address my care plan and ongoing treatment plan.
July 30, 2026
Friendly, knowledgeable doctor.
July 25, 2026
I have been see Dr Hamilton for several years now. I have been vey pleased working with him. Dr Hamilton takes the time with each patient, to discuss their issues. He is never rushed out of the room and he will spend as much time as needed with each patient. He's amazing to work with with!
July 21, 2026
Dr Hamilton is so nice and professional with a great 'bedside' manner. Very content with his care for me.
July 17, 2026
Dr. Hamilton was a joy. He came up with a plan for my problems and was very thorough. He made me laugh and I felt so at ease. Very good experience at a Doctors office. The people in the office were very nice as well.
July 16, 2026
Jeffrey Hamilton is the best pulmonologist
July 16, 2026
Dr. Hamilton was amazing. He made me feel comfortable, took the time to listen to me, and put my mind as ease about my issue. His demeanor was professional and friendly. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is anxious about their condition.
July 12, 2026
I was very pleased with Dr. Hamilton.
July 11, 2026
Appreciate the genuine personal concern Dr Hamilton has shown me for his course of treatment for the benefit of my well being and overall health.
July 11, 2026
Dr Hamilton is an Excellent doctor!
July 10, 2026
Dr.jeffrey Hamilton very knowledgeable,caring and friendly person, highly recommended.
July 10, 2026
1st time visit with Dr Hamilton. Super friendly and thorough. Never felt rushed
July 9, 2026
Very good
July 7, 2026
Always nice and helpful
July 3, 2026
First time visit with Dr Hamilton. He was personable, informative, inquisitive and professional... And, he has a favorable personality.
July 1, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is a talented pulmonologist but is so busy it is near impossible to book an app my in the near future. However, his assistant serves patients well.
June 30, 2026
Dr Hamilton is a wonderful caring Dr
June 28, 2026
Clarified chest scan results and implications. Explained additional testing needed. Made sure I understood the results of our meeting.
June 27, 2026
Office is well run. Dr. Hamilton a true kind,empathetic,knowledgeable person.
June 26, 2026
Very attentive , through , listened and answered all my concerns. Dr. Hamilton is extremely knowledgeable and kind .
June 21, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is a very kind, caring, and compassionate Doctor.
June 21, 2026
Professional, polite, well-informed, happy to communicate, easy conversationalist.
June 21, 2026
Hard to get first appointment but the appointment was worth the wait
June 17, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is caring and explains my CT scan to help me understand the diagnosis.
June 4, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey is wonderful. I wish all doctors could be like him.
June 4, 2026
I wish that all Dr's were as kind as Dr Hamilton.
May 29, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is a great physician. He askes questions about you and your life to get the whole picture. I look forward to seeing him each year.
May 24, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is one of the nicest, kindest and interactive doctor I have ever encountered. He personable, great at looking and paying attention to me rather than staring at a computer. Great advice, easy to understand follow-up plan.
May 22, 2026
I feel like I'm in such good hands. Dr Hamilton is so easy to talk to and he's a good listener
May 20, 2026
Superb doctor.
May 16, 2026
I have been seeing Dr. Hamilton for many years and he is wonderful. Professional, he listens, he explains so that I understand, and he is an all-around nice human.
May 16, 2026
Good health provider
May 15, 2026
Dr Hamilton is great!
May 14, 2026
Doctor always has been very easy to talk with. He appears thorough and helpful to make sure my needs are met.
May 14, 2026
Dr. Hamilton always takes the time to understand the progression of my COPD and then to adjust my treatment as necessary. I am always confident in his care.
May 13, 2026
Dr. Hamilton and [...] (along with their staff) are top notch!
May 1, 2026
Wonderful doctor, caring, spends time as needed, thorough, a pleasure to know and work with!
April 30, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is a wonderful doctor. He is always kind and listens to your concerns.
April 24, 2026
Dr. HAMILTON will go extra miles to help his patients and is very knowledgeable.
April 23, 2026
Dr Hamilton is a very caring individual who takes the time to listen to my concerns.
April 21, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey Hamilton is an outstanding doctor.He cares about patients.
April 19, 2026
Personable and intelligent. Answers all questions.
April 16, 2026
Great HCP in every way. Since my condition has been stable for a long period, Dr. H no longer feels the need for follow ups. I will miss his patient focused care
April 15, 2026
Dr Hamilton is the finest, most Intelligent and thoughtful doctor I've ever encountered.
April 13, 2026
First time meeting Dr Hamilton. He is amazingso kind, patient, compassionate. Greatly appreciated his knowledge/expertise. He talked with me as an individual, discussing my history and concerns freely.
March 28, 2026
Dr. Hamilton and his staff are caring individuals who take the time to make sure they understand the reasons for your visit.
March 27, 2026
Dr. Hamilton continues to provide the best care for me continues to tweak my treatment plan to work toward easier breathing. And spends as much time as I need. He's the best!
March 26, 2026
It's great meeting with a positive upbeat doctor.
March 25, 2026
He is excellent-easy to communicate with and have highest confidence in his medical care
March 14, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is consistently positive, empathetic, attentive and technically cutting edge. I always feel more hopeful after an appointment with him.
March 14, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is by far the best doctor I have ever had over the years. He listens and is genuinely caring about you and your condition. The staff is also nice to work with.
March 14, 2026
First visit.. Doctor was knowledgeable and helpful.
March 14, 2026
I always appreciate Dr. Hamilton's combination of approachability and his medical expertise. He can decipher the strengths and weakness of a given test (as a spirometry ratio dependent on both numerator and denominator) and at the same time identify with one's exercise efforts. His friendly expertise is most welcome!
March 11, 2026
I appreciate how Dr. Hamilton listens and works with me on my care plan.
March 10, 2026
Dr Hamilton makes you feel like you are his only patient.
February 27, 2026
Dr Hamilton is a fantastic doctor. I have a complex multiple illness case and he never fails to make me feel heard. He takes everything into consideration and I can tell he genuinely cares about my health. I wish every doctor was as thorough and compassionate as Dr Hamilton. Couldn't recommend him more to someone looking for a pulmonologist.
February 25, 2026
Dr. Hamilton takes time with his patient and listens. He also helped his elderly patient on and off the exam table. Not all doctors and PAs do this. They stand there and watch. Why don't they help all patients the way Dr. Hamilton does?
February 10, 2026
Excellent service
February 7, 2026
Dr. Hamilton has taken excellent care of me for many years. He has kept my asthma and mild cystic fibrosis under control, which is becoming more vital as I get older. I also just enjoy chatting with him.
February 6, 2026
Excellent care! Easy to talk with. Very clear and collaborative in discussing next steps. He's the best!
February 6, 2026
Dr.Hamilton is an amazing doctor. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and compassionate. I would never see another pulmonologist other than Dr.Hamilton.
January 30, 2026
I respect the Dr.
January 30, 2026
Dr Hamilton took the time to understand my situation, review CTs and what he was seeing and setting a plan forward. Amazing experience.
January 27, 2026
Very patient it takes time to explain what you need
January 18, 2026
Dr. Hamilton is extremely personable, kind, and remembers his patient's personal stories. He does not rush-- in fact- the opposite. He makes a careful assessment of treatment options in each appointment with thoroughness and patience. I highly recommend him, even though you may wait months to get an initial appt.
January 18, 2026
Dr. Hamilton has been very easy to work with and seems very knowledgeable. I like his style!
January 16, 2026
Very personable. Spent time to talk about my condition.
January 15, 2026
Dr Hamilton is the very best, he cares for you and takes the time to listen and answer any questions you may have, you don't feel rushed at all.
January 14, 2026
Dr Hamilton is a great Dr. Treats my chronic condition with professionalism & compassion!
January 13, 2026
Dr Hamilton has keep me alive past the average age for a male in USA.
January 7, 2026
I really liked Dr Hamilton. He was kind, thorough and very thoughtful about my issues. I would highly recommend him!
January 6, 2026
Quick and attentive, but took the time to explain everything.
December 18, 2025
Been seeing Dr. Hamilton for about 8 years. Always friendly and concerned about your well-being. Test results are always reviewed in depth and explained in terms you can understand, while answering any questions you may have. Openly discusses treatment plans that may improve your condition, while discouraging treatments you may have heard or seen, and explaining why for your particular condition.
December 17, 2025
Dr J Hamilton is this best
December 8, 2025
Very conscientous
December 4, 2025
Great
November 29, 2025
Dr Hamilton probably has one of the Best "bedside manners" around! Extremely personable, explains everything clearly and never in a rush to shoo you out the door. Makes sure you don't have any remaining questions. Can't say enough good.
November 26, 2025
Very happy with Dr. Hamilton and team. They work hard to find the right combination of meds to cope with my health issues which I am thankful for.
November 26, 2025
Wonderful patient concerned listens thinks out of the box.
November 25, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is absolutely great: atte ntive, very knowledgeable, very helpful
November 25, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is very kind, patient, and very knowledgeable about my condition.
November 22, 2025
Dr. Hamilton and [...] excellent medical care. Spent lots of time with me and addressed my concerns.
November 21, 2025
Dr Hamilton was incredible explaining fully and clearly what is going on. I would recommend him to everyone. I am so happy to be in his practice and thank him for his excellent advise and care.
November 21, 2025
Dr. Hamilton always takes the time to answer my questions, review my status and tests and recommend a treatment that seems to help.
November 19, 2025
Superb doctor
November 14, 2025
Dr.Hamilton was amazing! He listened to what my concerns were and actually went over some test results from past to current. He put my concerns at ease. He took his time with the visit .
November 14, 2025
All goog!
November 12, 2025
One of the best offices in Endeavor's system.Dr. Hamil is the best!
November 12, 2025
I love Dr. Hamilton!!! He is kind, patient and thorough. He is an amazing doctor who truly cares about his patients.
November 12, 2025
The Best of the Best!! Took his Time and made me feel at ease!
November 11, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is wonderful and I highly recommend him!
November 10, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is genuinely caring about you as a patient, listens to what you have to say and explains diagnoses and care plans clearly and not in a rush. I so appreciate him as my doctor working through a difficult time.
November 6, 2025
Dr. Jeffery Hamilton was very kind and professional. I appreciate the time he gave me during our visit and for listening to me.
October 31, 2025
Great, very educational
October 31, 2025
Dr Hamilton is a great doctor, I appreciate his frankness and his great bedside manner. I'm very pleased with him as a physician.
October 31, 2025
Dr Hamilton was quite welcoming and seemed very interested in my welfare. The appointment wasn't rushed and I felt that he cared about me. I'm hoping to have him as my Pulmonologist for a considerable amount of my future and feel confident that he will monitor closely and carefully assess my needs.
October 29, 2025
Dr Hamilton's personality and pulmonary knowledge were above and beyond I could expect. He made me feel good about what the tests showed and that having hip surgery should go along okay. My biggest oroblem is my age but otherwise I am doing okay. I can rely on his opinion.
October 24, 2025
Dr Hamilton was one of the nicest doctors I've dealt with. He was not at all rushed nor did he pressure me to hurry up. He asked questions and listened to answers. Unfortunately, this type of doctor is becoming more and more rare with the money-focused large medical monopolies these days
October 23, 2025
Very kind and listens to you to make quality decisions.
October 23, 2025
Dr. Hamilton was great, as always.
October 22, 2025
Excellent staff and doctor.
October 18, 2025
Dr. Hamilton and his nurse were very thorough, patiently explaining everything, unhurried.
October 18, 2025
Excellent explainer
October 16, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is very knowledgeable, caring and my favorite care provider I have seen.
October 16, 2025
I am so glad Dr Hamilton is my doctor
October 15, 2025
Good
October 15, 2025
A full schedule is tough. I very much appreciate your ability to move up my appointment as cancellations allow for
October 12, 2025
Dr Hamilton is great. Very Compassionate. He listened to my questions & concerns. I have a very difficult case. He took the time to research many years with a files and recommendations from my other doctors.I would definitely recommend him. I've been around doctors since I was 5 due to Mother being a Director of Surgery, I became a patient at Pulmonary Patient at the age of 14. I've seen many doctors. I have had a million tests over years. Dr Hamilton explained everything to me so that I could understand.
October 11, 2025
Very good. I'm starting a new inhaler and I think it is really helping me
October 9, 2025
Very caring , very knowledgeable , kind , professional attitude , easy to work with
October 4, 2025
He is great;the only negative is having to wait so many months for an appointment.
October 1, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is a shining star among physicians. He is positive, attentive, caring, effective and has a great sense of humor.
September 30, 2025
Dr Hamilton is an excellent Dr. He listens to me, asks questions, does an exam, then comes up with a care plan that is reasonable for me to follow.
September 29, 2025
Excellent communication skills, professional, caring. Very happy with care from this physician.
September 29, 2025
The Doctor covered all the results of the tests and informed me.
September 28, 2025
Dr Hamilton was wonderful, friendly and familiar with my health condition. I was concerned about my health when I arrived for my appointment and was totally at ease by the time I left.
September 19, 2025
Dr Hamilton is just the best! He is kind and doesn't rush the appointment. He explains things and gives me options and is not an alarmist and is, in my opinion, extremely knowledgeable. Sometimes a doctor may not pay attention to what the patient says but Dr Hamilton makes you feel seen and heard. I just love him and would recommend him to anyone who might need a pulmonologistcan't say enough wonderful things about him!
September 7, 2025
As always, efficient, professional, pleasant and as excellent as one would hope for in any organization, a total bonus with a healthcare group.
September 4, 2025
Dr. Hamilton always listens to his patients to get a clear picture of what's going on before organizing a treatment plan.
August 30, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is thorough, professional and likeable.
August 22, 2025
Everyone was friendly, courteous and very professional! My care provider made me feel at ease and explained everything where it was understood. Couldn't ask for any better service!
August 22, 2025
Dr Hamilton seems to be a caring, sensitive and detailed doctor. He patiently asks questions, and is a great listener. Highly recommend!
August 21, 2025
Dr Hamilton is an 11 on a scale of 1 - 10 !
August 20, 2025
Great physician. Personable and detail-oriented. Has helped me for several years navigate pulmonary problems.
August 16, 2025
Appreciate Dr Hamilton's attention to detail and relaxed conversation.
August 13, 2025
Dr. Hamilton has a reassuring and upbeat personality that could make anyone feel at ease. He's kind, thorough and makes sure the patient understands what's going on.
August 4, 2025
Dr. Hamilton treated me from2003-2009. This visit was for different stuff. He was excellent as always!!!
July 29, 2025
Dr Hamilton is an excellent listener. Also he had a newby with him and was a thoughtful and gentle trainer.
July 29, 2025
Great bedside manner. He could teach the course
July 26, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is knowledgeable and has a wonderful personality for dealing with patients.
July 22, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is a rare entity in this world. He listens and he cares. He is kind and friendly. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
July 11, 2025
Dr Hamilton is really nice. He talks in easy terms that everyone can understand. He tries to taylor treatments to individuals!. You walk out of his office feeling like you just visited a friend . I would recommend him for sure.
July 11, 2025
Jeffrey Hamilton is the best pulmonologist
July 9, 2025
Everyone was fine
July 3, 2025
Wonderful, knowledgeable friendly makes you comfortable
July 3, 2025
Dr Hamilton has been my pulmonologist for over 20 years. He is fantastic! Listens remembers and cares
July 2, 2025
Dr. Hamilton was great! Very friendly, knowledgeable, interested in my problems and I will definitely go to him again!
June 28, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is very professional, asks about my health concerns, listens attentively and responds helpfully.
June 13, 2025
Dr. Hamilton was a pleasure to see. He has a professional yet fun demeanor. He takes his time and you don't feel rushed.
June 13, 2025
Dr. Hamilton was very thorough, efficient and pleasant. I was very happy with my visit with him.
June 13, 2025
Wonderful; I was able to see Dr. Hamilton after my test and have questions answered. Dr.Hamilton was caring and helped me understand my condition and issues with my chest CT.
June 12, 2025
He is very professional and kind. He explains my condition and the treatment well.
June 11, 2025
Dr. Hamilton is the most caring and competent doctor. I know I will always have the best treatment for my needs. His office staff are also kind and efficient. I have been his patient for many years, and I feel lucky that he is my doctor.
June 10, 2025
Dr Hamilton was so very nice. He really listens to your concerns and life issues. I am so very glad I have him as one of my Dr's.
June 9, 2025
Dr. Hamilton deserves an A plus. His ability to listen, his caring & ability & patience in explaining my condition were excellent.
June 5, 2025
Good care!
June 3, 2025
Taken on time. Dr. Hamilton answered all my questions and was very helpful.
June 2, 2025
Dr Hamilton is wonderful. He takes time to actively listen and provide thoughtful feedback.
May 31, 2025
Everything
May 31, 2025
Extremely knowledgeable (including about rare conditions), listened to my questions and concerns and explained the reasoning, and it was an interesting and helpful visit.
May 24, 2025
Dr. Hamilton always take the time to listen and discuss my health concerns. He explains things so that I have a thorough understanding of my condition. He is always kind and caring and follows up with phone calls when he says he will. His staff is also kind and caring.
May 21, 2025
Competent and empathetic.
May 21, 2025
He is the best. Professional and dedicated. He explains everything clearly. He is very caring and has excellent listening skills.
May 19, 2025
I am always very comfortable with Dr Hamilton. He listens and provides clear feedback and explanations
May 19, 2025
Inside Doctors office much too warm
May 19, 2025
Dr Hamilton and his entire staff are fantastic!
May 9, 2025
Dr Hamilton is World Class in every way.
May 8, 2025
Dr.Hamilton is caring, thoughtful, personable, absolutely wonderful.
May 8, 2025
Compassionate and kind
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