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Dr. Hink, is a leading eye and facial plastic surgeon in Kirkland, Washington the Seattle area.

As a premier eye and facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Hink is a Diplomate with the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hink completed his Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship from University of Colorado in Denver.

Dr. Hink has expertise in the field of orbital tumors, reconstructive surgery for facial trauma and fractures, thyroid eye disease, eyelid reconstruction for skin cancer, tear drain surgery, and eyelid and facial cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Hink has numerous awards and honors, published papers in leading medical journals, written chapters on eyelid surgery and orbital tumors, and lectured and presented at medical meetings around the country.

“My philosophy is to contribute to the knowledge of options for every patient. I am committed to taking the time to establish a clear understanding of the patient’s needs and desires through open, relaxed communication, and meticulous attention to detail before, after and during surgery. I value the personalization and understanding of each unique patient in regard to their individual needs, and I view the scope to which my practice can provide improvement as an opportunity to better the lives of others.”

Dr. Hink is proud to use the popular products of Allergen such as BOTOX® Cosmetic.

EDUCATION

PREDOCTORAL EDUCATION

Medical:University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO (1999-2004)

Pre-medical: University of Washington, Seattle, WA (1990-1995); B.A. History, B.S. Biology

PREDOCTORAL EDUCATION

Fellowship:

American Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellow

University of Colorado, Denver, CO (2008-2010)

Preceptor: Vikram Durairaj, M.D.

Associate Preceptors: Michael Hawes, M.D., Robert Fante, M.D., Brian Willoughby, M.D., Michael McCracken, M.D.

Residency:

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Ophthalmology Residency, Aurora, CO (2005-2008)

Internship

Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Transitional Internship, Denver, CO (2004-2005)

MEDICAL SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS

Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Transitional Internship, Denver, CO (2004-2005)

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AWARDS and HONORS

• Fellow Teaching Award, Department of Ophthalmology, UCD (2010)
• Elected Chief Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, UCHSC (2007-2008)
• Residency Selection Committee (2007)
• Alpha Omega Alpha (2003)

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2010

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LICENSURE

Washington Medical License (2010-current)

Colorado Medical License (2008-current)

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Medical Association

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PUBLICATIONS (PEER REVIEWED):

• (1) McCourt EA EM, Durairaj VD, Oliver SCN. Isolated Group B Streptococcal endogenous endophthalmitis stimulating retinoblastoma or persistent fetal vasculature in a healthy full term infant. J AAPOS. 2010;14(4):352-5.
• (2) Hink EM, Oliver SC, Drack AV, Hawes MJ, On AV, Wojno TH, Durairaj VD.
Pediatric golf-related ophthalmic injuries. Arch Ophthalmol. 2008;126:1252-6.
• (3) Prall FR EM, Liang X, Durairaj VD. Rapid onset proptosis and vision loss as the initial presentation of Burkitt Lymphoma. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging. 2008;39(4):331-4.
• (4) Ramakrishnan VR EM, Durairaj VD, Kingdom TT. Outcomes after endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy without mucosal flap preservation. Am J Rhinol. 2007;21:753-7.
• (5) Durairaj VD EM, Kahook MY, Hawes MJ, Paniker PU, Esmaeli B. Mucinous eccrine adenocarcinoma of the periocular region. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006;122:30-5.

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CHAPTERS (INVITED)

Durairaj VD EM, Gabel S, Foster JA. Blepharoplasty, Upper eyelid. eMedicine from WebMD. January 26, 2009.

Hink EM, Durairaj VD. Non-malignant tumors of the orbit. Ophthalmic Oncology. Springer. In press.

McCracken, MM EM. Botox and Dermal Filler Injection. In Korn B: Video Atlas of Oculofacial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. St Louis, Elsevier, in press.

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ABSTRACTS/POSTERS (PEER REVIEWED)

Hink EM, Durairaj VD. Peditatric Orbital Roof Fractures. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Spring Meeting. Aspen, CO; June 2010

Fante RG EM. Transconjunctival Lateral Orbital Decompression. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Spring Meeting. Aspen, CO; June 2010

Wong LJ, Patel CC EM, Durairaj VD, Oliver SCN. Fusobacterium nucleatum

Endophthalmitis Following a Dental Procedure. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Ft Lauderdale, FL; May 2010

Mccourt EA EM, Olson JL, Mandava N, Durairaj VD, Oliver SCN. Isolated Group B Streptopcooccal Endogenous Endophthalmitis Stimulating Retinoblastoma in a Healthy Full Term Infant. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Ft. Lauderdale, FL; May 2010

Gonzales MO EM, Durairaj VD. Dacryocystitis as an Initial Presentation of an Invasive Sino-orbital Fungal Infection. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Fall Meeting. San Franscico, CA; October 2009

Hink EM, Kullman G, Durairaj VD. Clinical Features and Treatment of Pediatric Orbital Roof Fractures. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Fall Meeting. Atlanta, GA; November 2008 Hink EM, Kingdom TT, Durairaj VD. Orbital applications of image guidance surgery in complex sino-orbital disease. The Orbital Society. New York, NY; September 2008

Ramarkrishan VR EM, Durairaj VD, Kingdom TT. Diagnosis and Endoscopic Management of Acquired Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Secondary to Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Thyroid Malignancy. Annual Fall Meeting of the American Rhinologic Society, Chicago, IL; September 2008

Ramakrishnan VR EM, Durairaj VD, Kingdom TT. Institutional outcomes after endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy without mucosal flaps. American Rhinologic Society, San Diego, CA; April 2007

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LECTURES (INVITED)

• · Management of Eyelid Neoplasms: Surgical Excision and Eyelid Reconstruction, Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Newcastle, WA (August 2010)
• · Transconjunctival Lateral Orbital Decompression, Annual Ophthalmology Resident, Fellow, Faculty and Alumni Research Day, Aurora, CO (June 2010)
• · Clinical Features and Treatment of Pediatric Orbital Roof Fractures. Annual Ophthalmology Resident, Fellow, Faculty and Alumni Research Day, Aurora, CO (June 2010)
• · Outcomes after DCR in Patients with Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Secondary to Sarcoidosis. American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Spring Meeting, Aspen, CO (June 2010)
• · Clinical Features and Treatment of Pediatric Orbital Roof Fractures, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Spring Meeting, Aspen, CO (June 2010)
• · Orbital Cellulitis. Department of Ophthalmology Symposium, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Aurora, CO (September 2009)
• · Midfacial Fractures: An Orbital Approach. Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Aurora, CO (August 2009)
• · Eyelid Neoplasms. Tulane University Basic Science Lecture, webcast (July 2009)
• · Orbital Anatomy. Tulane University Basic Science Lecture, webcast (July 2009)
• · Orbital Inflammation and Infection. Tulane University Basic Science Lecture, webcast (July 2009)
• · Finite Element Method in Orbital Surgery. Alumni Day, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Aurora, CO (June 2009)
• · Orbital Cellulitis. Infectious Disease Fellow’s Lecture. University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO (May 2009)
• · Ocular and orbital side effects of chemotherapeutic agents. Multidisciplinary Approach to Orbital and Adnexal Oncology/Oculoplastics Surgery. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX (March 2009)
• · Botulinum Toxin. Department of Ophthalmology Symposium, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Aurora, CO (September 2008)
• · Image-guided Surgery. Alumni Day, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Aurora, CO (June 2008)
• · Eye Exam for the Primary Care Provider. Ophthalmology for the Primary Care Provider, Denver, CO (May 2008)
• · Orbit Anatomy. Basic Science Series, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Aurora, CO (March 2008)
• · Eyelid Anatomy and Principles of Eyelid Surgery. Basic Science Series, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Aurora, CO (March 2008)
• · Evaluation and Management of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Associated with High-dose I-131 Treatment. Thyroid Cancer Symposium: The Science and Treatment of Thyroid Cancers, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO (September 2007)
• · Pediatric Golf-related Ocular Injuries. Alumni Day, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Aurora, CO (June 2007)
• · Thyroid Associated Orbitopathy. Resident Seminar, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Aurora, CO (May 2006)

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