I believe in treating each patient as a whole person, not just focusing on their medical conditions but also addressing their emotional and social needs. I strive to provide care tailored to each patient’s individual needs and explain medical information so that patients and families are well-informed.
About Laura G. Hamant, MD
Laura G. Hamant, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Hamant has specialized training in neurogastroenterology and motility, as well as a clinical interest in the connection between the nervous and digestive systems.
Dr. Hamant graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of California in San Diego before earning her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix. She completed her residency training in pediatrics at Phoenix Children's, as well as fellowships in pediatric gastroenterology and in pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Hamant is a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Arizona Medical Association. She has been a recipient of the Rising Star award from the American Medical Association and has presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition.
An Arizona native, Dr. Hamant enjoys spending her free time outdoors hiking and skiing, as well as trying new restaurants, reading science fiction and spending time with her dogs.
Medical School / Education
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Residency
(Pediatrics) Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ
Fellowship
(Pediatric Gastroenterology) Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
(Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility) Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics
Rising Star award, American Medical Association
Professional Affiliations
Member, Arizona Medical Association
Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
Hamant LG, L Gonzalez-Llanos, AS Patel, L McMahon, C Knoll, B Pasternak. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients Hospitalized with a Central Line. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2023 Feb 24:e003747. DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003747. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36821846.
Hamant LG, Freeman C, Garg S, Wright BL, Schroeder S. Eosinophilic esophagitis may persist after discontinuation of oral immunotherapy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2020 Dec 17:S1081-1206(20)31245-X.