Clinic Phone Number: 952-844-0404
Office Mail:
Head Neck Surgery Lions 5M International Hearing Center
Department of Otolaryngology
MMC 396
420 Delaware Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Office Location: 737 France Avenue South Suite 410 Edina, MN 55435
Email: hilger@mcg.net
Undergraduate Education: University of Minnesota
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Residency: University of Minnesota
Fellowship: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Harvard University with Richard Webster, MD
Year started in department: 1980
Clinical Interests: Dr. Hilger joined the department in 1980 with a focus on aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of aesthetic surgery including face lift, blepharoplasty, brow lift, otoplasty and skin resurfacing, however, he has a particular interest in rhinoplasty surgery to improve both the form and function of the nose. Dr. Hilger sees patients at the University of Minnesota , but also in an off campus office in Edina. Through that office video imaging is available which is a valuable education tool. It also allows the patients to preview the kinds fo changes intended with aesthetic surgery. He also performs a large volume of reconstructive procedures including post-traumatic reconstruction and reconstruction of soft tissue defects following resection of cutaneous malignancies.
Clinical Interests:Dr. Hilger's interests include clinical research in facial plastic surgery.