Dr. Hilton earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015, graduating in the top 20% of his class. He completed his clinical rotations in Columbus, Ohio under direction of Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then went on to complete his otolaryngology – head and neck surgery residency at Michigan State University and received a “Resident of the Year” award. He is board certified by AOBOO-HNS and is fellowship certified in allergy by the AAOA.
Dr. Hilton received his undergraduate degree in Spanish and zoology in 2010 from Weber State University. He graduated cum laude and received the Outstanding Graduate Award.
In 2020, Dr. Hilton moved to Las Vegas with his wife and children. As an allergy-fellowshipped general ENT, Dr. Hilton focuses on sinus, ear, nose and throat complaints. This includes pediatric ENT; sinusitis, in-office balloon sinuplasty, in-office Latera/Vivaer for nasal valve collapse, in-office Rhinaer/Clarifix for runny nose, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum; ear drum ruptures, chronic ear infections, in-office Eustachian tube balloon dilation, hearing loss; facial skin cancer with MOHs reconstruction; voice complaints; thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland tumors; and environmental allergy.
Dr. Hilton enjoys being a husband and a father, serving others in the community, cycling, playing outdoor sports, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He grew up in Northern Utah and is an avid Utah Jazz fan.
Education
- Undergraduate: Weber State University, Ogden, UT
- Medical:T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO
Training
- Otorhinolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Residency: Michigan State University – McLaren Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI
- Board certified by AOBOO-HNS
Fellowship
- Otolaryngologic Allergy:American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy (AAOA)
Special training opportunities:
- Roswell Cancer Institute (Buffalo, NY)
- Michigan Ear Institute (Novi, MI)
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center (Cincinnati, OH)
Completed Coursework
- Osler Otolaryngology Online Review. The Osler Institute. (2021)
- Sinus and Skull Base Course. University of Michigan. Ann Arbor, MI. (2020)
- Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology. American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy (AAOA). Austin, TX.(2020)
- Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. (2019)
- Annual Course in Allergy & Immunology. American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy (AAOA). New Orleans, LA.(2019)
- Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology. American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy (AAOA). Minneapolis, MI. (2019, 2020)
- Maxillofacial Trauma Course (Wayne State University, KLS Martin). Detroit, MI. (2019)
- Sinus Surgery & Facial Plastics Dissection Lab (Medtronic, Karl Storz, Dr. Adam Folbe, MD). Novi, MI. (2018)
- Temporal Bone Course. Michigan Ear Institute. Novi, MI. (2018)
- Anatomy & Histopathology of the Head, Neck & Temporal Bone. University of Indiana.Indianapolis, IN. (2017)
- AOCOO-HNS, Mid-Year Seminar. Detroit, MI(2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- Otology Temporal Bone Lab. Wayne State University. Detroit, MI(2015, 2016)
- Facial Fracture Plating Course (Synthes). McLaren Oakland Hospital. Pontiac, MI. (2015)
- Head & Neck Radiology Course. Michigan State University.East Lansing, MI. (2015)
- Fundamental Critical Care Support. Society of Critical Care Medicine. Detroit, MI.(2015)
Publications
- Lofgren DH, Hilton DB, Brown JC, Ramirez C. (October 24, 2021) Internal jugular venous extension of a mandibular osteosarcoma with literature review. Cureus 13(10):e19012. DOI 10.7759/cureus. 19012
- Hilton DB, Luryi AL, Bojrab DI, et al. Comparison of associated comorbid conditions in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with or without migraine history: A large single-institution study, Am J Otolaryngol. 2020;41(6), 102650. ISSN 0196-0709. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102650.
- Hilton DB. Comparison of associated comorbid conditions and recurrence in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with or without migraine history: a large single institution study. Statewide Campus System College of Osteopathic Medicine Michigan State University: ENT Research Paper Presentation Day, Novi, MI. 4/2019. Second place.
- Hilton DB, Shermetaro C. Headache, Migraine-Associated Vertigo (Vestibular Migraine). Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls [Internet] Publishing; 2018 June 20. PMID: 29939636
Professional Affiliations
- American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS). (2015 – present)
- American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). (2015 – present)
- The American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy (AAOA). (2019 – present)
- American Medical Association (AMA). (2016 – present)
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Clinical Faculty (2015 – 2020)
Languages
- English (primary)
- Spanish (fluent in writing and speaking)