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
(336 Ratings)
Jan 30, 2026
Christina W.
Dr Hackett is knowledgeable experience and personable We had the best experience with our first born and now our second As a first time mom I ran into so many different issues with my daughter from being sick monthly to having multiple ear infections to her eczema and learning that she is allergic to dairymilk Dr Hackett was there every step of the way and put us at ease with her recommendations She listens to your concerns and always provides you with a solution but more importantly she provides the utmost empathy and compassion with your concerns We love working with her and she is our family pediatrician
Jan 30, 2026
Kameron K.
Professional, thorough, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. Every visit with Dr. Hackett has been a great experience. She takes the time to explain everything clearly and makes you feel comfortable and confident in your care. I’ve had nothing but positive experiences and highly recommend her.
Jan 29, 2026
Ryden W.
Dr. Hackett is knowledgeable, experience and personable. We had the best experience with our first born and now our second. She listens to your concerns and always provides you with a solution, but more importantly, she provides the utmost empathy and compassion with your concerns. We love working with her and she is our family pediatrician!
Jan 20, 2026
Jennivieve G.
Jan 16, 2026
Mar S.
I’m very happy with Dr. Hackett. She truly cares about her patients, and my children have been seeing her for a couple of years now.
Jan 16, 2026
Aarzu A.
Dec 30, 2025
Necalli R.
Dec 23, 2025
Riley S.
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan N.
Nov 25, 2025
Kaylie S.
Dr. Hackett is excellent. She is a great listener, addressing our concerns thoroughly, and always provides very helpful assistance.

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