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Grant S. Hamilton, III, M.D.

  1. Facial Plastic Surgeon
  2. Otolaryngologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Grant S. Hamilton, III, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with a special interest in rhinoplasty. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois, recognized as the Outstanding Senior in the program at graduation. After medical school, he completed a residency in Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago during which he was able to begin combining his interest in art, design and craft with medicine and surgery.

Dr. Hamilton is actively involved in educating medical students, residents, and fellows in both Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery. Clinically, he practices a breadth of Facial Plastic Surgery with an emphasis on rhinoplasty — especially challenging secondary surgeries. Dr. Hamilton is frequently invited to teach outside of Mayo Clinic and has given over 300 national and international lectures. He has won multiple teaching awards at the departmental and institutional level including the Mayo Fellows' Association Otolaryngology — Audiology Teacher of the Year Award.

He is Board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is currently Associate Professor and Consultant at Mayo Clinic, and Chair of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

  1. Skin cancer
  1. Blepharoplasty
  2. Brow lift
  3. Cosmetic surgery
  4. Face lift
  5. Nose surgery
  6. Otoplasty
  7. Reconstructive surgery
  8. Rhinoplasty
  9. Scar revision
  10. Skin cancer excision
  11. Skin surgery
  • Rhinoplasty
  • secondary rhinoplasty
  • Complex nasal reconstruction
  • Nasal obstruction
  • Browlift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Otoplasty
  • Scar revision
  • Skin cancer reconstruction
  • Measuring clinical outcomes in facial plastic surgery
  1. 2005
    Fellow - Facial Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of Illinois Medical Center
  2. 2004
    Resident - Otolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  3. 2000
    Internship - General SurgeryRush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center
  4. 1999
    MDUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine
  5. 1993
    Post-Baccalaureate Program - Pre-Medical coursesWilliam Rainey Harper College
  6. 1991
    BFA - Industrial DesignUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Certifications

  1. 2008
    Facial Plastic/Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Facial Plastic & Recon Surg
  2. 2005
    Otolaryngology � Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    World Rhinoplasty Day USA Team CaptainWorld Rhinoplasty Week
  2. 2024
    John Dickinson Teacher of the Year AwardAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  3. 2024
    Maverick AwardVegas Cosmetic Surgery
  4. 2023
    2023 Special Shout Out ENT APP AwardMayo Clinic
  5. 2023
    Maverick AwardVegas Cosmetic Surgery
  6. 2022
    Top DoctorMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  7. 2020
    Provider Recognition AwardMayo Clinic
  8. 2016
    Compassionate Doctor RecognitionAmerican Registry
  9. 2015
    Mayo Fellows' Association Otolaryngology–Audiology Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2015
    Patient's Choice AwardAmerican Registry
  11. 2013
    Amicus Rhinologiae PolonicaePolish Rhinological Society
  12. 2012
    Compassionate Doctor RecognitionAmerican Registry
  13. 2012
    Patient's Choice AwardAmerican Registry
  14. 2011
    Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America
  15. 2011
    Patient's Choice AwardAmerican Registry
  16. 2011
    Compassionate Doctor RecognitionAmerican Registry
  17. 2011
    America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  18. 2010
    Barry J. Anson Outstanding Faculty Teaching AwardUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  19. 2010
    Outstanding Educator AwardCarver College of Medicine, University of Iowa
  20. 2004
    Fifth-Year Resident Teaching AwardUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  21. 1996
    Internal Medicine Summer ExternshipUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine
  22. 1991
    Outstanding Senior in Industrial DesignUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  23. 1990
    North American FinalistSony DesignVision, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  24. 1989
    Dean's ListUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  25. 1989
    Talent-based tuition waiverUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  26. 1989
    Honorable MentionThompson Casual Furniture Design Competition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2027
    Midwestern Regional DirectorAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  2. 2023 - 2026
    Member - Board of DirectorsMinnesota Academy of Otolaryngology
  3. 2021 - present
    MemberThe Rhinoplasty Society
  4. 2020 - 2021
    PresidentMayo Clinic Chapter, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  5. 2020
    Nominee for PresidentAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  6. 2019 - present
    Vice PresidentMayo Clinic Chapter, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  7. 2019 - 2022
    Elected RepresentativeAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  8. 2016 - present
    Course DirectorMayo Clinic
  9. 2015 - 2022
    ChairMarketing Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  10. 2014 - present
    ChairClinical Competency Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  11. 2013 - 2014
    Active MemberENT for the Primary Care Provider, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  12. 2013
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  13. 2013
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  14. 2013
    Member50th Anniversary Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  15. 2013
    Exam AuthorOral Examination Item Writer, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  16. 2011 - present
    MemberDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology
  17. 2011 - 2014
    Executive Board MemberAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  18. 2011 - 2013
    MemberFacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  19. 2011 - 2013
    MemberFacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Education Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  20. 2011
    MemberACGME Common Requirements Task Force, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  21. 2011 - present
    MemberResident Applicant Selection Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  22. 2011 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  23. 2011 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  24. 2011 - present
    MemberOtorhinolaryngology Education Committee, Department of Otorhinolaryngology
  25. 2011 - present
    Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Otolaryngology
  26. 2011 - present
    Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  27. 2011 - present
    Invited Committee MemberNew Generation Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  28. 2011 - present
    Ex-Officio MemberYoung Physicians Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  29. 2010 - 2011
    MemberWeb Presence Task Force, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  30. 2010
    MemberTask force on Nursing/Physician Communication, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  31. 2009 - 2011
    MemberUniversity of Iowa Physicians Web Planning Committee, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  32. 2009 - 2011
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  33. 2009 - 2011
    FellowAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons
  34. 2009 - 2011
    MemberSociety of University Otolaryngologists - Head and Neck Surgeons
  35. 2009 - present
    Written Exam Item WriterAmerican Board of Otolaryngology
  36. 2009 - present
    Written Exam Item WriterAmerican Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  37. 2008 - 2011
    MemberRestorative Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery Center Committee, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  38. 2008 - 2010
    ChairmanFellowship Curriculum Sub-Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  39. 2008 - 2009
    EditorTask Force, Committee Member, "Face Book" Task Force, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  40. 2008 - 2009
    MemberFace Book Task Force, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  41. 2008 - 2009
    EditorFace Book Task Force, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  42. 2008
    Abstract ReviewerAAFPRS Fall Meeting Free Paper Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  43. 2008 - present
    MemberRestorative Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgery Center Committee, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  44. 2008 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  45. 2007 - 2017
    MemberMultimedia Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  46. 2007 - 2011
    MemberYoung Physicians Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  47. 2007 - present
    MemberEmerging Trends Sub-Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  48. 2006 - present
    Senior AdvisorFellowship Curriculum Sub-Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  49. 2006 - present
    MemberMembership and Residency Relations Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  50. 2006 - present
    MemberElectronic Media Sub-Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  51. 2005 - 2011
    EducatorUniversity of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  52. 2005 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  53. 2005 - present
    MemberCompendium Bibliography Review Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  54. 2005 - present
    MemberWritten Exam Development Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  55. 2005 - present
    MemberWritten Exam Development Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  56. 2005 - present
    MemberFellowship Review Committee, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  57. 2001 - 2004
    MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy
  58. 2000
    Resident RepresentativeWashington Advocacy Week, American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  59. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  60. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  61. 1998 - 1999
    PresidentMedical Informatics Interest Group, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  62. 1997
    Student RepresentativeMedical College Admissions, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  63. 1997
    MemberPlanning Committee for the Caterpillar Center for Academic Technology, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  64. 1996 - 1997
    PresidentTalks-to-Tykes, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  65. 1995 - 1999
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association

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