About

Dr. Hackett grew up in Irvine, California and is thrilled to be practicing medicine in her hometown. She attended UCLA for her undergraduate education and medical school at University of California, San Diego. She felt fortunate to stay in San Diego to complete her residency training at Rady Children’s Hospital. She always felt called to be a physician and loved the academic rigor and challenging nature of the field. Her true passion is to ease the suffering of others, and she feels so lucky to have a career dedicated to helping others.

 

Every child is special and unique. I truly enjoy connecting with my patients and their families to discover the perfect environment for each child to grow and thrive. It is a privilege to be a part of their lives and to watch them grow from birth to adulthood.

As a general pediatrician, Dr. Hackett’s goal is to help children develop good habits that will last a lifetime, whether it is developing a good sleep routine as an infant, educating a child on the importance of nutrition, or even helping a teenager learn how to manage stress appropriately. We now know such habits can reduce the risk of disease or illness in the future, even decades later. She believes that by ensuring the physical health of children and assisting parents in laying a good foundation for their overall development and mental health, pediatricians can positively impact children so they may grow up to lead happy, successful lives.

I am extremely dedicated to my practice and strive to provide exceptional medical care with the compassion and attention each patient deserves.

Coming from a diverse family and having studied Cultural Anthropology, she subsequently enjoys helping families discover how to best care for their own children based on their personal, cultural practices or personal goals. Dr. Hackett’s personal interest is endocrinology, mental health and newborn care.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Hackett enjoys spending time with her husband, three young children and their labradoodle. As a family, they love exploring in nature, hiking, mountain biking and spending time at the beach. Personally, she enjoys yoga, reading, painting and traveling.

Languages

English

Provider Specialty

Pediatrics, Primary Care

Education

Medical School

University of California San Diego - School of Medicine

2009

Internship Program - Pediatrics

UCSD Medical Center/Rady Childrens Hospital San Di

2010

Residency Program - Pediatrics

UCSD Medical Center/Rady Childrens Hospital San Di

2012

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(326 Ratings)
Sep 18, 2026
Annika K.
Dr. Hackett takes the time to address my child directly and understand things from the child's perspective. She is knowledgeable, warm, and caring.
Sep 17, 2026
Anderson S.
She was professional, empathetic, patient. She recognized my motherly concerns w my baby and took the time to answer all of my questions and thoroughly explain course of treatment. I did not feel rushed and left feeling far less anxious than when I arrived. I appreciate her energy and care with my son.
Sep 16, 2026
Arvin E.
Sep 16, 2026
Ari S.
Sep 15, 2026
Theodore H.
Sep 15, 2026
Elaina N.
Dr. Hackett is always an excellent listener with team insights into each individual patient. She is always interested in customizing her goals to help the patient reach their best outcome.. She has been a pediatrician for my two daughters the majority of their lives and now into their teen years., we are fortunate to have her. She is always growing in her knowledge and compassion. She rates excellent on every scale.
Sep 9, 2026
Kellen C.
Dr. Hackett is the best! She is so thorough and attentive and we feel incredibly lucky to have her as our pediatrician!
Sep 8, 2026
Iris S.
Sep 3, 2026
Riley S.
Dr Hackett is always friendly whileImparting information and is great at working with kids’ boundaries. She manages to balance exams with imparting knowledge, and you don’t feel rushed.
Sep 2, 2026
Rowan K.
She was amazing! Very sweet with my son, listened, and very warm.

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