Dr. Kolleen Burnett joins staff at Memorial Medical Clinic in Hamilton

Dr. Kolleen Burnett
Dr. Kolleen Burnett

CARTHAGE — Memorial Hospital is announcing that a new pediatrician has begun seeing patients at Memorial Medical Clinic-Hamilton.

Dr. Kolleen Burnett, D.O., FACOP, FAAP, has joined the Memorial Hospital team as a specialist in pediatrics. Dr. Burnett began her career as a pediatrician in 2002.

Dr. Burnett earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology (Pre-Med) from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Then she attended Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois, where she received her doctorate. She is board certified in Pediatrics.

Dr. Burnett's role at Memorial Medical Clinic involves seeing patients ages newborn to 21. Her clinical interest includes having a passion for Endocrine Disorders in kids and Mental Health issues, including ADHD. Dr. Burnett has served the local community for the last 10 years as a practicing pediatrician.

Dr. Burnett truly believes that children are not little adults, they deserve specialized care, and she is so happy to be able to provide that and see all her patient's medical milestones. She loves being able to share with patients and their loved ones and truly believes that being a Pediatrician is a privilege and a blessing.

Dr. Burnett is married and has four children and two step-children. In her spare time, Dr. Burnett loves swimming and watching NFL games as an avid Chicago Bears fan.

To schedule an appointment, call Memorial Medical Clinic-Hamilton at 217-847-3383 or visit mhtlc.org.

This article originally appeared on Pontiac Daily Leader: Dr. Kolleen Burnett joins staff at Memorial Medical Clinic in Hamilton