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Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD

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(68 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, and more.

275 Bethesda Drive
Greenville, NC 27834

(252) 752-5077

Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD is an urologist in Greenville, NC specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD is affiliated with VIDANT MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

275 Bethesda Drive
Greenville, NC 27834

Address:

111 HOSPITAL DRIVE
Tarboro, NC 27886

Address:

2100 STANTONSBURG ROAD
Greenville, NC 27834

Some issues Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

abdominal imaging	302
ablation	22
anorectal procedures	118
blood draw	204
catheterization	29
cryotherapy	11
CT scan	140
diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	1779
foreign body removal	27
hormone therapy	52
hospital care	217
inpatient care	217
lab tests	2316
laser treatment	10
minimally invasive procedures	344
minor procedures	24
neurostimulation	67
pelvic imaging	140
potassium test	16
preventive care	13
stent placement (stenting)	29
suprapubic catheter replacement	44
thoracic (chest) imaging	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
urologic procedures	851
X-rays	145

**Gender**
Male	962
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	857
Black	509
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	589
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	124
Less than 65	263

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

abdominal imaging	302
ablation	15
anorectal procedures	157
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	23
blood draw	158
catheterization	19
chemotherapy	23
CT scan	132
diagnostic procedures	190
doctor visit	1747
foreign body removal	42
hormone therapy	23
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
lab tests	1254
minimally invasive procedures	385
minor procedures	32
neurostimulation	89
pelvic imaging	132
stent placement (stenting)	26
suprapubic catheter replacement	54
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
urologic procedures	883
X-rays	139

**Gender**
Male	1099
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	979
Black	552
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	670
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	164
Less than 65	302

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

abdominal imaging	310
ablation	21
anorectal procedures	130
blood draw	32
cancer surgery	12
catheterization	14
cryotherapy	10
CT scan	127
diagnostic procedures	163
dissection	12
doctor visit	1512
excision	12
foreign body removal	39
hormone therapy	51
hospital care	134
injections	63
inpatient care	134
lab tests	1235
laser treatment	24
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	486
minor procedures	32
neurostimulation	131
pelvic imaging	127
pelvic surgery	12
preventive care	23
stent placement (stenting)	49
suprapubic catheter replacement	36
thoracic (chest) imaging	57
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
urologic procedures	821
X-rays	197

**Gender**
Male	1900
Female	752

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1652
Black	938
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1154
From 75 to 84	726
85 and over	242
Less than 65	530

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

abdominal imaging	323
ablation	11
anorectal procedures	139
catheterization	30
CT scan	150
diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	1322
foreign body removal	31
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hormone therapy	63
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
lab tests	1118
manometry	16
minimally invasive procedures	305
minor procedures	32
neurostimulation	60
pelvic imaging	150
preventive care	14
stent placement (stenting)	27
suprapubic catheter replacement	38
thoracic (chest) imaging	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
urologic procedures	665
X-rays	161

**Gender**
Male	889
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	815
Black	443
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	579
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	100
Less than 65	260

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

abdominal imaging	362
anorectal procedures	131
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	29
catheterization	32
chemotherapy	29
CT scan	156
diagnostic procedures	165
doctor visit	1765
foreign body removal	34
hormone therapy	67
hospital care	104
injections	18
inpatient care	104
lab tests	1308
minimally invasive procedures	386
minor procedures	33
neurostimulation	79
pelvic imaging	156
preventive care	25
stent placement (stenting)	34
suprapubic catheter replacement	53
thoracic (chest) imaging	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	93
urologic procedures	764
X-rays	172

**Gender**
Male	1062
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	979
Black	503
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	705
From 75 to 84	404
85 and over	125
Less than 65	294

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

abdominal imaging	150
ablation	11
anorectal procedures	124
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	33
catheterization	14
chemotherapy	33
CT scan	107
diagnostic procedures	156
doctor visit	1625
foreign body removal	19
hormone therapy	81
hospital care	106
injections	19
inpatient care	106
lab tests	1003
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	321
minor procedures	31
neurostimulation	37
pelvic imaging	107
preventive care	32
stent placement (stenting)	39
suprapubic catheter replacement	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	57
urologic procedures	690

**Gender**
Male	787
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	777
Black	356
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	537
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	100
Less than 65	165

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

abdominal imaging	177
ablation	17
anorectal procedures	86
cancer surgery	10
catheterization	24
CT scan	117
diagnostic procedures	126
doctor visit	1144
foreign body removal	26
hormone therapy	59
hospital care	115
injections	19
inpatient care	115
lab tests	721
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	31
minimally invasive procedures	385
minor procedures	39
neurostimulation	80
pelvic imaging	117
stent placement (stenting)	45
suprapubic catheter replacement	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	78
urologic procedures	578

**Gender**
Male	785
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	354
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	351
85 and over	99
Less than 65	163

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	27

abdominal imaging	182
ablation	21
anorectal procedures	15
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	17
cancer surgery	15
catheterization	45
chemotherapy	17
CT scan	122
diagnostic procedures	42
dissection	16
doctor visit	748
excision	16
foreign body removal	23
hormone therapy	84
lab tests	609
laser treatment	15
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	34
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	252
minor procedures	26
pelvic imaging	122
pelvic surgery	16
preventive care	28
stent placement (stenting)	29
suprapubic catheter replacement	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	73
urologic procedures	449

**Gender**
Male	722
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	592
Black	338
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	441
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	78
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	33

abdominal imaging	179
ablation	15
anorectal procedures	15
catheterization	38
CT scan	121
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	1201
foreign body removal	12
hormone therapy	86
lab tests	722
minimally invasive procedures	245
minor procedures	44
pelvic imaging	121
preventive care	68
stent placement (stenting)	14
suprapubic catheter replacement	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	58
urologic procedures	418

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD treated as an urologist in Greenville, NC were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	254
ablation	17
anorectal procedures	102
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
blood draw	131
cancer surgery	12
catheterization	27
chemotherapy	25
cryotherapy	10
CT scan	130
diagnostic procedures	133
dissection	14
doctor visit	1429
excision	14
foreign body removal	28
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hormone therapy	62
hospital care	143
injections	30
inpatient care	143
lab tests	1144
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	23
lymph node procedures	14
manometry	16
minimally invasive procedures	349
minor procedures	32
neurostimulation	77
pelvic imaging	130
pelvic surgery	14
potassium test	16
preventive care	29
stent placement (stenting)	33
thoracic (chest) imaging	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	61
urologic procedures	684
X-rays	162

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD.

**Gender**
Female	343
Male	820

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	399
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	739
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	103
75 to 84	330
Less than 65	211
65 to 74	518

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	20
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

VIDANT MEDICAL GROUP LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 68 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jonathan Nathaniel Hamilton, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Greenville, NC.

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Overall Rating: 2.0 2018-08-08

Dr Hamilton is extremely professional. However, it appears organizational and time management skills are lacking. Office is extremely disorganized and very matrixed. There is no personal regard for the patients issues and resolving the health issue...its just another body passing through and a payment for the group.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-21