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)
Dec 4, 2025
Jonathan N.
Nov 25, 2025
Kai M.
Nov 6, 2025
Oliver P.
I appreciate how she always asks me if I have questions and when she’s asking about my child’s developmental milestones it always feels like a conversation.
Nov 5, 2025
Emma R.
Great, as always!
Oct 30, 2025
Ashley C.
Dr. Hackett is a wonderful pediatrician! She makes my teens very comfortable. She’s kind, caring a listens to all questions/concerns.
Oct 29, 2025
Matthew D.
Thoughtful and helpful
Oct 29, 2025
Sophia C.
Dr. Hackett is a wonderful pediatrician. She makes my older teens very comfortable. She is patient, understanding and listens. We appreciate having her as our children’s Dr!!
Oct 16, 2025
Lydia O.
Dr Hackett is very thorough, and you can tell she is up to date on all the latest research and evidence based recommendations. My 8 and 11 year old daughters felt very comfortable with her. She gave very age appropriate and relevant counseling to both girls.
Oct 15, 2025
Emily H.
We LOVE Dr. Hackett! I don't believe the negative reviews about her as they sound made up - as she has never pushed an agenda on me or my kiddos. She always listens to my concerns and asks my kids questions about their health. We've been seeing her for about 5 years now and I couldn't recommend her more! There have been times where she's really spent time with us talking through how mental health like emotional well being is just as important as physical well being. My kids definitely like her and feel comfortable around her. She's always given great advice but has always made it clear that it's our choice. I've always been impressed by her knowledge and expertise. She's absolutely great and I would definitely recommend bringing your kids to see her!
Sep 25, 2025
Amber C.
Very kind Dr and she listens attentively to all my concerns. She was opened to me staggering vaccine schedule and didn't make me feel pressured.

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