Douglas R. Hilbert MD, FACP

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer

To learn more about Dr. Hilbert’s practice, click here https://www.drdouglashilbert.com/

“I truly love what I do. I am passionate about the health and well being of my patients. I always do my best.”

We put our Patients first. Our patients can expect a long relationship that is cooperative and collaborative.

I practice traditional Internal Medicine with evidence-based medicine, always using best practices to help guide my therapeutic plan. The plan is uniquely tailored to the needs of my patients. We build a therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect.

Dr. Hilbert is a board-certified internal medicine physician as well as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). This distinction is reserved for those recognized by their peers to have accomplishments and achievements over and above the practice of medicine.

Prior to starting his private practice Dr. Hilbert had a long-distinguished career as an Academic Hospitalist and a Physician leader in Hospitalist Medicine.

Dr. Hilbert started the Academic Hospitalist program at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). The program’s success was well recognized. This was the first Academic Hospitalist program in the DoD, it was so well respected that Dr. Hilbert help guide multiple other Army facilities start their own Academic Hospitalist program.

During Dr. Hilbert’s tenure at BAMC he held numerous leadership positions as well as developed important and long lasting programs. Some of contributions and achievements at BAMC were:

  • Chairperson and Founding Member of Hospitalist Committee for the Army Chapter of the American College of Physicians
  • Founding member of Army Counsel of Young Physicians
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA)
  • UTHSCSA Outstanding Teacher Award for Medical Students

Dr. Hilbert earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology at Chapman University where he was awarded the Provost Scholarship. His journey continued at Saba University School of Medicine where he received his Doctorate of Medicine. Dr. Hilbert next completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at the “World Famous Cleveland Clinic Foundation”.

Dr. Hilbert then sojourned to Texas and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) working for the Department of Veteran Affairs. While at WBAMC Dr. Hilbert received the “Commanders Award for Public Service”.

To learn more about Dr. Hilbert’s practice, click here https://www.drdouglashilbert.com/

 


justin babcock
justin babcock
2022-08-18
Doctor Hilbert is hands down one of the best doctors I have ever met! He is super kind, caring, and takes the time to explain your situation in detail.
ADAH ALDRETTI
ADAH ALDRETTI
2022-08-13
Dr. Hilbert is an amazing doctor. Very helpful and caring. He helped me with my GI problems in a couple of weeks where other doctors haven't been able to in years.
Francisco Chairez
Francisco Chairez
2022-04-12
Ever since leaving the Navy, I was looking around for a doctor that didn’t just throw prescription medicine at one in an attempt to solve things quickly and make you leave their office as soon as possible. With Dr. Hilbert, both me and my wife found that he is there to listen to everything we have to say, and he will take the time to sit there and talk with us and about anything that is of concern without ever seeming dismissive. His concierge service has certainly made things much more simpler when it comes to any quick medical question or issues we may have come up that need immediate attention.
Jean Hall
Jean Hall
2022-04-05
Very attentive to my concerns and gives practical suggestions regarding diet and exercise.
Milena W
Milena W
2022-03-18
I've been searching for a primary care doctor for quite some time. I have an extremely complex medical history, so I need a stellar PCP who will spend ample time with me, help manage many challenging chronic medical issues, and coordinate care with numerous specialists. I recently saw Dr. Hilbert for a new patient appointment. There was no wait and he spent over an hour with me reviewing my extensive medical history, addressing current concerns, and discussing referrals to specialists. He listened carefully and never made me feel rushed. He seemed genuinely committed to providing the highest quality of individualized care. Everyone I interacted with, from the front desk to Dr. Hilbert's nurse to the x-ray technician to Dr. Hilbert himself, was so kind and compassionate. I'm so glad I found my way to Dr. Hilbert!
Matthew Davis
Matthew Davis
2022-03-18
A total breath of fresh air in a realm where most doctors I have visited come in the room with a big ego that takes center stage, focusing normally on themselves and not listening, Dr. Hilbert was refreshingly the opposite, kind, listened to my concerns and ordered the appropriate labs etc to help address my concerns and put me at ease. 5 star service, I highly recommend and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Truly top notch care.