# Dr. Toby R. Hamilton

> Dr. Toby R. Hamilton is a Houston-based founder and executive who leads Hamilton Health Box, founded in 2019. He previously co-founded Emerus, established the nonprofit Healthcare Innovators Professional Society, helped lead TMC Biodesign, and serves on the board of Eight Million Stories. His public work connects company building, founder mentorship and educational opportunity.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Hamilton Health Box
- **Organizations:** Hamilton Health Box, Emerus, Healthcare Innovators Professional Society, Texas Medical Center, Eight Million Stories, KIPP Houston Public Schools, ParaDocs Health
- **From:** Clint, United States
- **Education:** BS, Biology; magna cum laude, Texas Tech University, MD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Emergency medicine residency, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
- **Known for:** Co-founded Emerus, which reported more than 1,500 employees in its November 2016 CEO succession announcement., Founded HIPS and organized a peer network for innovation and strategy executives., Helped lead TMC Biodesign and is listed among its mentors.

## Career timeline

- **2006** — Co-founded Emerus and became its founding CEO.
- **2014-2018** — Served on KIPP Houston Public Schools’ executive board.
- **2016** — Craig Goguen succeeded him as Emerus CEO effective November 7; Hamilton remained on the board with innovation and charitable responsibilities.
- **2018** — HIPS publicly launched its Council of 33 initiative.
- **2019** — Founded Hamilton Health Box; signed a TMC Biodesign recruiting article as associate director.
- **2024** — Hamilton Health Box announced a $10 million Series A.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Emerus, which reported more than 1,500 employees in its November 2016 CEO succession announcement.
- Founded HIPS and organized a peer network for innovation and strategy executives.
- Helped lead TMC Biodesign and is listed among its mentors.
- Named to Becker’s 2016 list of 110 physician leaders, confirmed in a Texas Tech alumni publication.
- Led Hamilton Health Box through its announced $10 million Series A in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — The Big Bend Sentinel reported Hamilton’s participation in a December 19 regional board meeting in West Texas, where he discussed the company’s plans and identified Clint as his birthplace.
- **2024-05** — Hamilton Health Box announced a $10 million Series A led by 1588 Ventures.

## Links

- Website: https://www.hamiltonhealthbox.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-toby-hamilton-a6381010b/

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