Indianapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mark M. Hamilton

Facial Plastic Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN

Mark M. Hamilton, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Mark Hamilton specializes solely in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. As a recognized leader in his field, Dr. Hamilton has authored multiple publications and lectured widely to his colleagues on all aspects of facial plastic surgery.  Dr. Hamilton has been selected by his peers as one of Indianapolis Monthly Magazine’s “Top Docs” on multiple occasions and has been recognized by the Castle Connolly as one of the “Top Physicians” in America for his work in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also been recognized by Consumers Research Council of America as one of the “Top Physicians” in America for his work in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  He is actively involved at the IU School of Medicine in resident teaching and is a clinical assistant professor there.

Dr. Hamilton graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Indiana University where he also received his MD degree.  He received a merit-based scholarship while in medical school and was recognized nationally for his research.  He completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at St. Louis University, and followed this by completing a Facial Plastic Surgery fellowship through Indiana University.  Dr. Hamilton is board certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He electively recertified in Facial Plastic Surgery in 2019 and received the highest score in the nation on the written exam.

Dr. Hamilton has served in a variety of leadership positions in the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, including Chairman of the Emerging Technologies Committee, the Young Physicians Committee and Credentials Committee. In 2009 he was awarded the 1887 Award, nationally recognizing his commitment to the AAFPRS Foundation. Dr. Hamilton has been an Expert trainer and speaker for Allergan (the makers of Botox and Juvederm) for the past decade traveling all over the US to instruct and demonstrate best practices with injectables. He is also on the board of directors of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and has been selected to author questions for the exam as well as serve as an oral examiner. He is a previous President of the Indianapolis Medical Society and presently serves on its Board of Directors.

Specialties

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION

  • Indiana University
    Bloomington, IN
    B.A. (Chemistry)
    1984-1988
  • Indiana University School of Medicine,
    Indianapolis, IN
    M.D.
    1988-1992
  • Methodist Hospital of Indiana
    Indianapolis, IN
    Surgery Intern
    1992-1993
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery,
    Saint Louis University Hospitals St. Louis, MO
    Resident
    1993-1997
  • Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
    Meridian Plastic Surgery Center, Indiana University
    Indianapolis, IN
    Fellow
    1997-1998

PRIVATE PRACTICE

  • Meridian Plastic Surgery Center
  • Perkins Hamilton Facial Plastic Surgery, Indianapolis, IN
    1998-2003
  • Hamilton Facial Plastic Surgery, Indianapolis, IN
    2003-present

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine
    1999– present
  • Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Indianapolis, IN
    Active

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Franciscan Hospitals, Indianapolis, IN
    Active
  • Community Hospital South, Indianapolis, IN
    Active
  • IU North Hospital, Carmel, IN
    Active
  • Ascension Health, Carmel, Indianapolis, IN
    Active

SPECIALTY BOARD STATUS

Certified by

  • The American Board of Otolaryngology
    1998
  • The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    2000

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Undergraduate: Graduated with Distinction Phi Beta Kappa; Blue Key Honor Society; Honors Division Scholarship (Merit Based Scholarship); Intern for Senator Richard Lugar; Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity; Student Athletic Board Chairman.
  • Medical School: AMA Student Scholarship (Merit Based Scholarship); Summer
    Research Grant Recipient, Research presented regionally, accepted for National
    Presentation.
  • AAFPRS: 1887 Award (for Philanthropic Commitment to the AAFPRS Foundation) 2009

LICENSURE

  • State of Indiana
    01046689A

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Fellow
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery
    Member
  • American College of Surgeons
    Fellow
  • American Medical Association
    Member
  • Indiana State Medical Association
    Member
  • Indianapolis Medical Society
    Member
  • International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons
    Member
  • American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
    Member

COMMITTEES/LEADERSHIP

  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    1998-Present

    • Emerging Techniques & Technologies Committee
      2003-2006
    • Emerging Techniques & Technologies Chairman
      2003-2006
    • Young Physicians Committee
      2005-2014
    • Young Physicians Chairman
      2007-2009
    • Midwestern Credentials Representative
      2008-2014
    • Credentials Committee Chairman
      2010-2014
    • Ethics Committee
      2007-2009
    • CME Committee
      2015-2017
    • Face to Face committee
      2019-present
  • American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    2000-present

    • Exam Development Committee
      2008-present
    • Exam Development Committee chairman
      2015-present
    • Oral examiner
      2012-present
    • Board of Directors
      2016- present
  • Indianapolis Medical Society
    1998-present

    • Indianapolis Medical Society Board of Directors
      2006-present
    • Indianapolis Medical Society Board Chairman
      2008-2009
    • Indianapolis Medical Society Treasurer/Secretary
      2009-2010
    • Indianapolis Medical Society President
      2013-2014
  • Five Seasons Sports Club Board of Governors
    2004-2007
  • IMS Project Health Board of Directors
    2010-2014

PUBLICATIONS

  • Hamilton, Mark M., M.D.; Sargent, E. W., M.D.; Martin, D.S., M.D. “Bilateral Osteomas of the Petrous Temporal Bones,” Archives of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 1996, July; 122 (7): 793, 795.
  • Kokoska, MS., M.D.; Branham, G.H., M.D.; Hamilton, Mark M., M.D.; Thomas, J. R., M.D. “Endoscopic Excision of a Forehead Mass,” Archives of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 1997, August; 123 (8): 815-7.
  • Hamilton, Mark M., M.D.; Branham, G. H., M.D. “Concepts in Lip Reconstruction,” Otolaryngology Clinics of North America. 1997 August; 30 (4): 593-606.
  • St. Charles, Christopher S., M.D.; Matt, Bruce H., M.D.; Hamilton, Mark M., M.D.; Katz, Barry, Ph.D. “A Comparison of Ibuprofen versus Acetaminophen with Codeine in the Young Tonsillectomy Patient,” Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery. 1997, July; 117(1): 76-82.
  • Gross, Edward J., M.D.; Hamilton, Mark M., M.D.; Ackermann, Kelly, R.N., B.S.N.; Perkins, Stephen W., M.D. “Mersilene Mesh Chin Augmentation, A 14-Year Experience,” Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 1999; 1:183-189.
  • Cheng, Jacqueline T., M.D.; Hamilton, Mark M., M.D., Perkins, Stephen W., M.D. “Perioral Rejuvenation, ”Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. 2000, May; Volume 8, Number 2; pgs. 223-233.
  • Perkins, Stephen W., M.D., Dayan, Steven H., M.D., Skiarew, Eric C., M.D., Hamilton, Mark M., M.D., Bussell, Gregory S., M.D., “The Incidence of Sports-Related Facial Trauma In Children”. ENT – Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, pages 632-638, Volume 79, Number 8, August 2000.
  • Perkins, Stephen W., M.D., Hamilton, Mark M., M.D., McDonald, Kate, R.N., B.S.N., “A Successful 15 Year Experience in Double Dome Tip Surgery Via Endonasal Approach – Nuances and Pitfalls”. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. 2001; Volume 3, Number 3; pgs.:157-164.
  • Perkins, Stephen W., M.D., Hamilton, Mark M., M.D., Cheng, Jacqueline T., M.D., “Collagen and Injectable Fillers”. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, pp. 73-85, Vol. 35, Number 1, February 2002.
  • Thomas, J. Regan, M.D., Sclafani, Anthony P., M.D., Hamilton, Mark, M.D., McDonough, Erin, Ph.D. “Preoperative Identification of Psychiatric Illness in Aesthetic Facial Surgery Patients”. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 25:64-67, 2001.
  • Hamilton, Mark M., M.D., Dayan, Steven H., M.D., Carniol, Paul J., M.D. “Laser Hair Removal Update”. Facial Plastic Surgery, Volume 17, Number 3, August 2001; pgs. 219-222.
  • Eppley, Barry L., Hamilton, Mark M.” Secondary Rhinoplasty For Traumatic Nasal Deformities”. In Maxillofacial Trauma and Esthetic Facial Reconstruction. Elsevier Science, 2003: 499-516.
  • Perkins SW, Hamilton MM. Endonasal Tip Approaches and Techniques. In Essentials of Septorhinoplasty; Thieme, 2004.
  • Hamilton, Mark M. “Laser Treatment of Vascular and Pigmented Lesions in the Office”. Facial Plastic Surgery, February 2004
  • Hamilton, Mark M. Guest Editor Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. Topic Facial Resurfacing August 2004 Volume 12, Number 3
  • Hamilton, Mark M “Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing” Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America Elsevier, Inc. August 2004, Volume 12, Number 3. pgs 289-295
  • Hamilton, MM, Hobgood, TG “Emerging Trends IN Male Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery”. Facial Plastic Surgery, Volume 21, Number 4, November 2005: pgs. 324-327
  • Hamilton MM. Hair Replacement Surgery. Chapter in Surgical Facial Rejuvenation; Thieme 2008 pages 160-168
  • Carniol P, Harmon C, Hamilton M. Ablative Laser Facial Skin Rejuvenation; chapter in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 3rd Addition, 2009. Pages 321-330
  • Derosa J, Hamilton M. Young Physician’s Survey. Research Letter. Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, May/June 2010, pages 202-204.
  • Derosa J, Hamilton M. Laser Hair Removal Chapter. Minimally Invasive and Office Based Procedures In Facial Plastic Surgery. Theime 2014. Pages 117-123
  • Beaty M, Hamilton M. Guest co-editor “Neck Rejuvenation” Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
  • Hamilton M., Chan D. “Adjuvant Procedures For Neck Rejuvenation” Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2014
  • Presidents Columns Indianapolis Medical Society Bulletin; 12 articles from September 2013 – August 2014
  • Sufyan AS, Carniol P, Hamilton M. “Ablative and Nonablative Skin Rejuvenation”. In: Sclafani AP (Ed.). Sataloff’s Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Philadelphia: Jaypee; 2016. Pp. 385-396
  • Carniol P, Harirchian S, Hamilton M. “Lasers in Facial Plastic Surgery” In: Sclafani AP (Ed.). Sataloff’s Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Philadelphia: Jaypee; 2016.Pp. 75-85
  • Hamilton M. “The Science Behind Lasers: How The Physical Properties of Lasers Affect the Skin. Chapter in Truswell W (Ed) Laser and Light. Thieme 2016
  • Carniol P, Hamilton M., Carniol E. Current Status of Fractional Laser Resurfacing. JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery 17(5) 2015: 360-366
  • Carniol P, Hamilton M. Harirchian S. Ablative Laser Facial Skin Rejuvenation; chapter in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 4th Thieme 2016, Pp 235-245
  • Hamilton M, Campbell A, and Holcomb JD. Contemporary Laser and Light-Based Rejuvenation Techniques. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America 26:2 May 2018 pgs113-22
  • Hamilton M, Kao R. Recognizing and Managing Complications in Laser Resurfacing, Chemical Peels and Dermabrasion. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. Publication pending.
  • Hamilton M, Long M. The CO2 Laser for Fractional and Ablative Resurfacing. Chapter in Expert Techniques in Facial Plastic Surgery. Publication pending.

Hamilton Facial Plastic Surgery

170 west 106 th street, Indianapolis, IN 46290
533 East County Line Road, Suite 104, Greenwood, IN 46143
317-859-3810 800-597-3223 www.hamiltonfps.com