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Patient Rating:

4.6 out of 5

501 Patient Ratings
27 Patient Comments

Blake D. Hamilton, M.D.

Specialties

Languages

  • English
  • French

Bio

Blake D. Hamilton, M.D.

Dr. Hamilton has several areas of interest and expertise.

His primary interest is minimally invasive kidney surgery. This began at the Cleveland Clinic in the 1990’s, where he was in the forefront of urologic laparoscopy. From there, he brought to Utah extensive experience in laparoscopic renal and adrenal surgery. He has been part of the transformation that has brought laparoscopic techniques to the world of kidney cancer and has seen the introduction of robotic technology (the da Vinci surgical system) applied to the kidney. Currently, he focuses on laparoscopic radical nephrectomy and robot-assisted partial nephrectomy. He also has extensive experience in thermal ablation for small renal tumors (cryoablation).

Dr. Hamilton works on obstructive renal pathology and performs laparoscopic renal and ureteral reconstruction, including pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction and ureteral reimplant for ureteral obstruction. As with other procedures, he has been a leader in adopting robotic technology to reduce operative time and improve patient outcomes.

Given his fellowship training in Endourology, he also has considerable experience in the management of complex kidney stone disease—both surgical and medical management. His consistent clinical volume over the years has helped him amass a remarkable experience with over 600 percutaneous operations and over 1000 ureteroscopic procedures, making him perhaps the most experienced endoscopic stone surgeon in Utah.

In addition, he has an interest in male infertility and has worked with the Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine (part of the University HealthCare organization) for the last decade to provide surgical care for men with infertility from a variety of causes. This includes reconstruction (primarily vasectomy reversal), sperm retrieval for use with in vitro fertilization (IVF), and varicocele repair.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
South Jordan Health Center
5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
Map
(801) 581-7674 University Hospital
Urology
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Associate Professor
UUHC Community Physician Group - UUHC Affiliated Physician
Academic Divisions Urology
Board Certification American Board of Urology
National Board of Medical Examiners

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.6
My confidence in doctor
4.7
Time doctor spent with me
4.6
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.7
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.6
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.6
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.6
Wait time at clinic
4.1
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.8

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

May 13, 2013

This was the first time I visited this Dr. and he showed any interest. In prior visits, I felt he was unprepared to talk with me and was only interested in moving another sheep along.

May 07, 2013

Dr. Hamilton is excellent.

May 07, 2013

Dr. Blake Hamilton is an excellent urologist. I would recommend him to everyone I know.

May 06, 2013

I grew up in Boston. Boston is, of course, the medical capital of the world but I can assure you that I coulkd not have received better care at MGH or Brigham then I did at University.

April 02, 2013

Dr. Hamilton was great!

March 18, 2013

good

February 04, 2013

Dr. Hamilton is very knowledgeable and was very friendly and helpful during our meeting

January 21, 2013

I have been under Dr. Hamilton's care for over 9 years and have had nothing but very good outcomes from the several procedures he and his staff have performed.

January 04, 2013

No meds No follow-up

December 21, 2012

Dr Hamilton called me back after I had called the clinic about continued pain after procedure. The nurse was very helpful over the phone as was the doctor. Even though I was in the emergency room in vernal they helped greatly. It was helpful to have Dr Hamilton speak with the ER Dr while I was being treated!

December 10, 2012

Dr. Hamilton is a great example of a friendly, caring Doctor and person. He listens, explains, educates very well.

November 05, 2012

Dr. Hamilton is an escellent physician, who took time to find about my problems, and then explain to me about my condition.

November 05, 2012

Conditions were explained very well to myself and my wife.

October 29, 2012

I have all the confidence in the world with my care provider. I love the way he explains things.

August 26, 2012

Extremely favorable. I have complete confidence in his ability to treat my problem.

July 30, 2012

Dr. Hamilton is excellent! Makes you feel like you are his only patient - wonderful doctor!

July 23, 2012

Dr. Hamilton was genuinely concerned and made me feel at ease. He was quick to diagnose and arrange all of the needed tests.

June 20, 2012

I woud abolsolutely recommend Dr. Hamilton and the staff at the U of U Med Center.

June 16, 2012

Dr Hamilton is a blessing to patients and an asset to this hospital. We are appreciative to Dr Hamilton for taking such exceptional care of our Ashlee.

May 11, 2012

Dr Hamilton is really nice. Also funny.

April 25, 2012

Cancer is scary. Dr Hamilton helped me feel like it was going to be all right.

April 14, 2012

Again, just Angels from Heaven!

March 28, 2012

The doctor always listens to me. I know he cares about my well being. He tells me the truth about my serious condition, but gives me hope my health will remain good and will be well monitored.

February 16, 2012

Again, they're all great! I couldn't be happier w/ their assistance each month!

February 03, 2012

Very pleased with all aspects of the visit

January 12, 2012

From Natalie in the waiting area to all of ma's, they're all great people who I look forward to see and help change my cathiter each month.

January 11, 2012

My husband I were very impressed with the courtesy and professionalism of everyone at the clinic.