Mark Hamaker

Mark Hamaker, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Eccles Primary Children's Outpatient Services Building

Salt Lake City
801-213-3599
  • Dr. Hamaker completed his training, including medical school, residency and fellowship, at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Following fellowship training, Dr. Hamaker accepted a position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is board certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology.

    Dr. Hamaker’s early research experiences while in training included pediatric type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. He has completed scholarly work in the area of resident education and online curricula. His educational interests extend not only to student, resident and fellow training, but also in developing more accessible, meaningful and effective educational tools for patients and their families. His fluency in Spanish has provided him with extensive experience in caring for Spanish-only speaking families and patients.

    In addition to his interests in education, Dr. Hamaker has a special focus on patients with Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes. In 2016, he began collaborating with the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Primary Children’s Hospital. He has since participated in a regular multi-specialty clinic that provides comprehensive care for patients with Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Endocrinology)
  • Dr. Hamaker completed his training, including medical school, residency and fellowship, at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Following fellowship training, Dr. Hamaker accepted a position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is board certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology.

    Dr. Hamaker’s early research experiences while in training included pediatric type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. He has completed scholarly work in the area of resident education and online curricula. His educational interests extend not only to student, resident and fellow training, but also in developing more accessible, meaningful and effective educational tools for patients and their families. His fluency in Spanish has provided him with extensive experience in caring for Spanish-only speaking families and patients.

    In addition to his interests in education, Dr. Hamaker has a special focus on patients with Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes. In 2016, he began collaborating with the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Primary Children’s Hospital. He has since participated in a regular multi-specialty clinic that provides comprehensive care for patients with Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions Diabetes & Endocrinology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Endocrinology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Endocrinology - University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio Fellow
    Pediatrics - University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio Intern/Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio M.D.
    Neuroscience/Chemistry - Brigham Young University B.S.

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