About Dr. Douglas Hilbert
Dr. Douglas Hilbert has called Texas home since 2002. It was here he met his wife, then a Lieutenant and now a full Colonel and neurologist in the United States Air Force, who is getting ready to retire from the military. They proudly embrace their life as a military family. Outside of his practice, Dr. Hilbert treasures time with his two wonderful children, Leila (12) and Lawrence (10). He actively supports their passion for wrestling, coaching their club team where his son is a three-time Texas State Champion and All-American, and his daughter has placed second in state numerous times and won several major tournaments. Both children are also active in their school choir, enjoy art, and practice Jiu-Jitsu, a passion they share with their father. Leila especially enjoys painting, writing, and reading. The Hilbert family loves to travel whenever they can and cherishes quiet family moments together.
Professional Biography
Dr. Douglas Hilbert embodies the belief that "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. This philosophy drives his passion for the health and well-being of his patients.
At Dr. Hilbert’s concierge medical practice, patients come first. He fosters long-term, cooperative, and collaborative relationships, practicing traditional Internal Medicine with evidence-based approaches. Each therapeutic plan is uniquely tailored to the patient's needs, built on trust and mutual respect.
Dr. Hilbert is a board-certified internal medicine physician and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), a distinction for those recognized by their peers for their exceptional contributions to medicine. Before establishing his private practice, Dr. Hilbert had a distinguished career as an Academic Hospitalist and a Physician Leader in Hospitalist Medicine.
He founded the Academic Hospitalist program at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), the first of its kind in the Department of Defense. The program's success led him to guide other Army facilities in starting their own Academic Hospitalist programs. During his tenure at BAMC, Dr. Hilbert held numerous leadership positions and developed impactful, long-lasting programs, including:
- Chairperson and Founding Member of the Hospitalist Committee for the Army Chapter of the American College of Physicians
- Founding Member of the Army Council of Young Physicians
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA)
- Recipient of the UTHSCSA Outstanding Teacher Award for Medical Students
Dr. Hilbert earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology from Chapman University, where he was awarded the Provost Scholarship. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Saba University School of Medicine, completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and finished his Internal Medicine Residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), working for the Department of Veteran Affairs. At WBAMC, he was honored with the Commander's Award for Public Service.
Dr. Hilbert’s practice is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
“I truly love what I do. I am passionate about the health and well-being of my patients. I always do my best.” – Dr. Douglas Hilbert
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