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Board Certification
American Board of UrologyNational Board of Medical ExaminersPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 107 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.
Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.August 26, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSPhenomenal doctor! Outstanding bedside manner. Polished professional but at the same time treats patients with respect, understanding, compassion and encouragement. Hope to NEVER have to have this type of surgery again, but it I do, Dr. Hamilton is most definitely the only surgeon I would have.
August 11, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSIn my one person focus group I believe that Dr. Hamilton is the best physician in the urology department. His knowledge, professional demeanor, and patient care is second to none. Could not praise him more in all that he has done.
July 11, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAn overall great experience being in Dr Hamilton's care. I have special confidence in his expertise and I very much appreciate the way he explains my medical situation to me.
July 11, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Blake D. Hamilton, MD was not only knowledgeable but also professional and personable. He explained everything very well and I felt like he took time to answer all of my questions and concerns..
July 11, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSHe is an amazing doctor.
July 04, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Hamilton does an outstanding job! He is knowledgeable, thorough, attentive, experienced, kind, warm, friendly, and helpful.
June 23, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI would recommend Dr. Hamilton for your Urology needs
June 22, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Hamilton is very skilled as a urologist and just as important, is knowledgeable and answers questions patiently. He also is very open-minded and does not become defensive when asked questions by the patient. He explains the rationale and if the recommendations are not not rock solid because of medical uncertainty, he has no problem explaining why.
June 19, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI trust Dr. Hamilton's expertise. I am confident that he has my best interests in mind. He is very personable.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Surgery -Primary Academic Divisions Urology
Board Certification American Board of UrologyNational Board of Medical ExaminersEducation history
Certification Conflict Resolution - University of Utah Graduate Certificate Endourology - Cleveland Clinic Hospital Fellow Residency Urology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident General Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident Professional Medical Medicine - University of California, San Francisco M.D. 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
- 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 article)
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 article)
- Hamilton BD (2013). Editorial comment. Urology, 83(1), 3; discussion 3. (Read full article)
- Hamilton BD (2012). Editorial comment. Urology, 81(1), 24; author reply 24. (Read full article)
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 article)
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