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4.9 /5( out of 208 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
December 23, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI recommend Dr Hamilton. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain your diagnosis and path forward
December 20, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDoctor Hamilton is a remarkable physician. I feel very lucky to have him. Doctor Wright was amazing !
December 19, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Hamilton is valued for his caring, expertise and knowledge. I would highly recommend him.
December 12, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALBlake Hamilton, MD is a wonderful doctor. He provided so much information and included me in all of the decisions about my care. He is one of the best doctors I have ever had. I feel so grateful I have been able to have him as my doctor. I feel so good about everything he did in working with me. His nurses are also excellent!
December 12, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Hamilton has shown outstanding care for me and my complex health concerns. His knowledge, bedside manner, and attention to detail are exceptional. He takes the time to truly listen, and I completely trust him with my care and my quality of life.
December 07, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDoctor Hamilton is a very caring and qualified doctor. His experience in the field of urology is exceptional.
November 26, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALExcellent.
November 15, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Hamilton is professional, knowledgable, kind and considerate. If you have a kidney issue, he's the problem-solver for you.
September 19, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALExcellent
September 19, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALVery knowledgeable, professional, and. personable
September 11, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Hamilton is so knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable in his office. Always answers my questions and cares
September 04, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI always feel very comfortable and confident when I have an appointment with Dr Blake Hamilton. He is very knowledgeable and effective. Thank you!
August 23, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr.Hamilton is very professional, knowledgeable, and kind. Highly recommend him.
August 21, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALWe always enjoy visithing with Dr. Hamilton, who is so competent and capable!!!
August 19, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALExcellent Care
August 19, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHe is very knowledgeable, kind and helpful.
August 16, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Hamilton is very knowledgeable with a great bedside manner and communication skills. He explained my condition carefully and the different options available, but then gave his reasons for the direction he would take to improve my situation. His follow up has also been thoughtful and encouraging.
August 11, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Blake Hamilton is at the peak of knowledge and experience in his career. Having completed 1,000 surgeries, he has become the iconic exemplar urologist of the western states. Even so, he is not aloof. He is kind and welcoming, tending to my needs, and patiently answering my questions. As such, his performance level soars above not only all the other urologists I have known but also the 5-star and triple-A-plus rating systems used to evaluate probationary faculty.
August 10, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALExcellent provider. Caring, empathetic and a true provider
August 07, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Hamilton exuded the highest degree of professionalism and caring in pursuing my needs. His intuition and understanding my situation was so helpful in providing advice and counsel. He represents the very best of the Doctors I have encountered over the 28 years I have been a patient of University Health.
June 25, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALVery Professional, and personable
June 22, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALBlake Hamilton MD.is the best He was the first Dr to ever remove a kidney stone from my only kidney, he is the one I want to handle all issues with my kidney. I have been seeing him over 28 years.
June 15, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Hamilton listens to my concerns and responds, and then introduces additional information to consider. I feel I can trust him to do what he needs to do expertly, and with the experience to anticipate any problems. He is not afraid to discuss pros and cons.
June 15, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALWe have already shown 1. BP can be lowered by running 2. Renal/splenic pain can be dissipated in 24 hours with ultrasound. We are hoping to show with a repat CT scan that ultrasound can impact the size of renal/splenic infarcts, and possibly a renal cyst. A successful 5K was completed yesterday.Thank you! [NAME REMOVED]
June 13, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Hamilton was very nice and took a great deal of time explaining and showing everything I needed to know
May 30, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Hamilton helped me feel at ease and explained things in a way that made sense to me. He welcomed my questions and input during our conversation, and he included me in all decision making.
May 29, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDR Hamilton's expertise combined with his bedside manner was wonderful. I would see him again in a heartbeat. Traveled over 4 hours to be with him and the Univ. of Utah hospital team. He took care of my kidney stones and did everything he could to accommodate me being out of town.
May 11, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALLove him and his care.
April 24, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHe one of the few doctors that really cares about his patients. Thank you so much.
April 13, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Hamilton is outstanding. I highly recommend him.
April 09, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Hamilton is professional, approachable, and compassionate, listens to concerns & treats you with respect. He has a good sense of humor that helps to lighten the atmosphere.
April 06, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI have a left kidney problem. I was told by my referring physician that Dr. Hamilton is best in the nation for my problem. He is hard to get into, but his confidence in talking with him gave me a total feeling of peace and calm. His confidence was totally free of egotistical comments, and he gave me enough time to answer all my concerns. I loved that he in no way appeared rushed, but truly interested in my condition and different treatments! He is the physician for me!!
March 31, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Hamilton is a kind and caring professional, who can be trusted to tell you the facts and help you plan the best plan of action.
March 31, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Blake D Hamilton is the best surgeon in my opinion and he cares about his patients .
March 30, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHe doesn't beat around the bush! He shows what needs to be done!
March 29, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr Hamilton gave me great hope in preventing my life long frequent UTI's that would also greatly affect my kidneys. Life long Complications of Spina Bifida. I am alive today because of Dr Hamilton. I am working hard with PT & OT to get ready to walk in another fundraiser event by end of summer.
March 29, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALWhat a great doctor and person. I came away feeling that I am in great hands with a person that knows what they are doing and how to provide the best care and obtain the intended results. His staff has great confidence in him too.
March 26, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALYes very much, he is a very awesome Doctor ??
March 24, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALA professional in every sense.
March 16, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Blake Hamilton is one of the best doctors alive anywhere in the world, he is also a very good person.
March 10, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALVery knowledgeable, personal and professional. I feel fortunate to have him attending to my issues!!
March 09, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI trust his wisdom.
February 26, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALI like Dr. Hamilton and I thought he was very informative
February 12, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALPut me at ease
February 07, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALHe was disrespectful to my husband & I. age didn't look over any previous records & seemed to demean my previous doctors. He was rude & called me a child!
January 05, 2025UNIVERSITY HOSPITALDr. Hamilton is an outstanding health care professional in every way.
December 23, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Hamilton is a Very good physician and very personable.
December 15, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSExcellent doctor. Very friendly and courteous. Explaining everything clearly and keeping you informed about every step of the procedure.
December 07, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Hamilton was very informative and explained things in a way that I could understand. I appreciate the time he took with me. This conference was via video and it went very well.
November 23, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr Hamilton is one of the finest physicians I have met in my 50 years of practice, both as a doctor and medical director. U of U is fortunate to have a doctor of his caliber on staff. And I am fortunate to have him as my doctor.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Surgery -Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Urology
Board Certification American Board of UrologyNational Board of Medical ExaminersEducation history
Certification Conflict Resolution - University of Utah Graduate Certificate Fellowship Endourology - Cleveland Clinic Hospital Fellow Residency Urology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident Residency General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident Professional Medical Medicine - University of California, San Francisco M.D. Undergraduate Mathematics - Brigham Young University B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Call M, Qeadan F, Tingey B, Morrow E, Webber D, Hamilton B, Locke A (2023). Measuring provider well-being: initial validation of a brief engagement survey. BMC Health Serv Res, 23(1), 432. (Read full publication)
- Bethel EC, Marchetti KA, Hecklinski TM, Daignault-Newton S, Kraft KH, Hamilton BD, Faerber GJ, Ambani SN (2021). The LEGO™ Exercise: An Assessment of Core Competencies in Urology Residency Interviews. J Surg Educ, 78(6), 2063-2069. (Read full publication)
- Chen Z, Zeng DD, Seltzer RGN, Hamilton BD (2021). Automated Generation of Personalized Shock Wave Lithotripsy Protocols: Treatment Planning Using Deep Learning. JMIR Med Inform, 9(5), e24721. (Read full publication)
- Campsen J, Pan G, Quencer K, Zhang C, Presson A, Hamilton B (2020). Renal Auto-Transplantation for Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome Using a Multidisciplinary Team Model: Intermediate-Term Results. Cureus, 12(12), e12379. (Read full publication)
- Campsen J, Bassett MR, OHara R, Kim RD, Martinez E, Hardman R, Myers JB, Hamilton B (2019). Renal hilar block predicts long-term success of renal auto-transplantation for loin pain hematuria syndrome. Int Urol Nephrol, 51(6), 927-930. (Read full publication)
- Summers SJ, Patel DP, Hamilton BD, Presson AP, Fisher MA, Lowrance WT, Southwick AW (2015). An antimicrobial prophylaxis protocol using rectal swab cultures for transrectal prostate biopsy. World J Urol, 33(12), 2001-7. (Read full publication)
- Redshaw JD, West JM, Stephenson RA, Lowrance WT, Hamilton BD, Southwick AW, Dechet CB (2014). Use of a polytetrafluoroethylene (GORE-TEX) bolster to close the renal parenchymal defect during open partial nephrectomy. Urology, 84(3), 707-11. (Read full publication)
- Myers JB, Hu EM, Elliott SP, Nguyen A, Hovert P, Brant WO, Hamilton BD, Wallis MC, Redshaw JD (2014). Short-term outcomes of Chait Trapdoor for antegrade continence enema in adults. Urology, 83(6), 1423-6. (Read full publication)
- Gabrielsen JS, Laciak RJ, Frank EL, McFadden M, Bates CS, Oottamasathien S, Hamilton BD, Wallis MC (2012). Pediatric urinary stone composition in the United States. J Urol, 187(6), 2182-7. (Read full publication)
Case Report
- Campsen J, Thorman A, Baker N, Hamilton B (2021). Autotransplantation as a feasible intervention for combined nutcracker syndrome and Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome. Urol Case Rep, 39, 101791. (Read full publication)
- Rofaiel G, Pan G, Campsen J, Kim R, Hamilton B (2020). Successful Utilization of a Live Donor Kidney with Angiomyolipoma. Cureus, 12(2), e6937. (Read full publication)
- Bleicher J, Kim RD, Hamilton B, Lau G, Campsen J (2018). Backtable ureteroscopy for retrieval of retained stent or stone: A novel technique in renal autotransplant. Urol Case Rep, 17, 94-96. (Read full publication)
- Carrell DT, Emery BR, Hamilton B (2003). Seminal infection with Ralstonia picketti and cytolysosomal spermophagy in a previously fertile man. Fertil Steril, 79 Suppl 3, 1665-7. (Read full publication)
Editorial
- Hamilton BD (2018). Editorial Comment on: Conservative Management of Staghorn Calculi: When Is It Safe? by Morgan et al. J Endourol, 32(6), 546. (Read full publication)
- Hamilton BD (2013). Editorial comment. Urology, 83(1), 3; discussion 3. (Read full publication)
- Hamilton BD (2012). Editorial comment. Urology, 81(1), 24; author reply 24. (Read full publication)
Other
- Barocas DA, Boorjian SA, Alvarez RD, Downs TM, Gross CP, Hamilton BD, Kobashi KC, Lipman RR, Lotan Y, Ng CK, Nielsen ME, Peterson AC, Raman JD, Smith-Bindman R, Souter LH (2020). Microhematuria: AUA/SUFU Guideline. J Urol (204(4), pp. 778-786). United States. (Read full publication)
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