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Blake D. Hamilton
Rating: 4.9 of 5
( out of 173 reviews )

Blake D. Hamilton, MD

Languages spoken: English, French

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Urology Clinic at U of U Hospital

Urology, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
  • Dr. Hamilton is a fellowship-trained endourologist with extensive clinical experience in the minimally invasive surgical management of urologic diseases.

    His primary interest is minimally invasive kidney and adrenal 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 and robotic adrenal and kidney surgery, including robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.

    Dr. Hamilton works on obstructive renal pathology and performs laparoscopic and robotic 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. Over his 25 years of clinical practice, he has performed thousands of percutaneous and ureteroscopic procedures, making him perhaps the most experienced endoscopic stone surgeon in Utah.

    Another area of interest is renal autotransplant. Dr. Hamilton is currently the Chief of the Kidney Autotransplant multidisciplinary program at University of Utah Health.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Urology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.9 out of 5
    4.9 /5
    ( out of 173 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

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    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    An excellent doctor providing very high quality care and making sure the patient understands everything. Dr Hamilton answers every question and, when appropriate, presents alternatives for the patient to choose. I have been his patient for 8 years and I have developed a strong feeling of trust.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Put me at ease

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I felt like he really cared about me.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Took the time to answer all the questions I had, explained my situation in terms that I could understand very well and I left with a plan.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr Hamilton is great! I would recommend him to anyone needing to see a specialist for kidneys/kidney stones.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hes always been the best.

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr 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.

    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr, Hamilton was the best

  • Dr. Hamilton is a fellowship-trained endourologist with extensive clinical experience in the minimally invasive surgical management of urologic diseases.

    His primary interest is minimally invasive kidney and adrenal 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 and robotic adrenal and kidney surgery, including robot-assisted partial nephrectomy.

    Dr. Hamilton works on obstructive renal pathology and performs laparoscopic and robotic 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. Over his 25 years of clinical practice, he has performed thousands of percutaneous and ureteroscopic procedures, making him perhaps the most experienced endoscopic stone surgeon in Utah.

    Another area of interest is renal autotransplant. Dr. Hamilton is currently the Chief of the Kidney Autotransplant multidisciplinary program at University of Utah Health.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Urology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Urology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Undergraduate Mathematics - Brigham Young University B.S.
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of California, San Francisco M.D.
    Residency General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Residency Urology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Fellowship Endourology - Cleveland Clinic Hospital Fellow
    Certification Conflict Resolution - University of Utah Graduate Certificate

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Summers SJ, Patel DP, Hamilton BD, Presson AP, Fisher MA, Lowrance WT, Southwick A (2015). An antimicrobial prophylaxis protocol using rectal swab cultures for transrectal prostate biopsy. World journal of urology, 33(12), 2001-7. (Read full publication)
    2. Gabrielsen JS, Laciak RJ, Frank EL, McFadden M, Bates CS, Oottamasathien S, Hamilton BD, Wallis M (2012). Pediatric urinary stone composition in the United States. The Journal of urology, 187(6), 2182-7. (Read full publication)
    3. Redshaw JD, West JM, Stephenson RA, Lowrance WT, Hamilton BD, Southwick AW, Dechet C (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)
    4. Myers JB, Hu EM, Elliott SP, Nguyen A, Hovert P, Brant WO, Hamilton BD, Wallis MC, Redshaw J (2014). Short-term outcomes of Chait Trapdoor for antegrade continence enema in adults. Urology, 83(6), 1423-6. (Read full publication)
    5. Bethel EC, Marchetti KA, Hecklinski TM, Daignault-Newton S, Kraft KH, Hamilton BD, Faerber GJ, Ambani S (2021). The LEGO¿ Exercise: An Assessment of Core Competencies in Urology Residency Interviews. Journal of surgical education, 78(6), 2063-2069. (Read full publication)
    6. Chen Z, Zeng DD, Seltzer RGN, Hamilton B (2021). Automated Generation of Personalized Shock Wave Lithotripsy Protocols: Treatment Planning Using Deep Learning. JMIR medical informatics, 9(5), e24721. (Read full publication)
    7. Campsen J, Pan G, Quencer K, Zhang C, Presson A, Hamilton (2020). Renal Auto-Transplantation for Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome Using a Multidisciplinary Team Model: Intermediate-Term Results. Cureus, 12(12), e12379. (Read full publication)
    8. Campsen J, Bassett MR, O'Hara R, Kim RD, Martinez E, Hardman R, Myers JB, Hamilton (2019). Renal hilar block predicts long-term success of renal auto-transplantation for loin pain hematuria syndrome. International urology and nephrology, 51(6), 927-930. (Read full publication)
    9. Call M, Qeadan F, Tingey B, Morrow E, Webber D, Hamilton B, Locke (2023). Measuring provider well-being: initial validation of a brief engagement survey. BMC health services research, 23(1), 432. (Read full publication)

    Case Report

    1. Campsen J, Thorman A, Baker N, Hamilton (2021). Autotransplantation as a feasible intervention for combined nutcracker syndrome and Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome. Urology case reports, 39, 101791. (Read full publication)
    2. Rofaiel G, Pan G, Campsen J, Kim R, Hamilton (2020). Successful Utilization of a Live Donor Kidney with Angiomyolipoma. Cureus, 12(2), e6937. (Read full publication)
    3. Bleicher J, Kim RD, Hamilton B, Lau G, Campsen (2018). Backtable ureteroscopy for retrieval of retained stent or stone: A novel technique in renal autotransplant. Urology case reports, 17, 94-96. (Read full publication)
    4. Carrell DT, Emery BR, Hamilton (2003). Seminal infection with Ralstonia picketti and cytolysosomal spermophagy in a previously fertile man. Fertility and sterility, 79 Suppl 3, 1665-7. (Read full publication)

    Editorial

    1. Hamilton B (2018). Editorial Comment on: Conservative Management of Staghorn Calculi: When Is It Safe? by Morgan et al. Journal of endourology, 32(6), 546. (Read full publication)
    2. Hamilton B (2014). Editorial comment. Urology, 83(1), 3; discussion 3. (Read full publication)
    3. Hamilton B (2013). Editorial comment. Urology, 81(1), 24; author reply 24. (Read full publication)

    Other

    1. 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 L (2020). Microhematuria: AUA/SUFU Guideline. The Journal of urology, 204(4), 778-786. (Read full publication)