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Wesley P. Thayer MD, PhD

Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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  • 278 ratings
  • 47 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Acute and Reconstructive Burn
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    Aesthetics
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    Burn
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    Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
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    Hand Surgery
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    Plastic Surgery
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    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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    Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Locations

Vanderbilt Plastic Surgery
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3701
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

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    English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Emory University, 2000
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Emory University, 2000
  • Residency - University of Virginia Health System, 2004
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2007
  • Fellowship - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 2008

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2006
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - American Board of Physician Specialties, 2009
  • Orthopedic Surgery - American Board of Physician Specialties, 2011

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Wesley Thayer is an amazing surgeon. He care is of the highest quality.
July 20, 2023
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Dr. Thayer explained about swelling between my eyes and come back in 3 months and we will see where we are at with swelling and discuss another surgery then.
July 18, 2023
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Excellent surgical procedure by Dr. Thayer. I am very grateful to him.
June 8, 2023
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Dr Thayer was absolutely what I needed in a physician. He listened, gave me options and allowed me to talk about my concerns. He gave facts and was confident in my procedure outcome. I am very thankful I found him!
May 30, 2023
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Great experience.
May 11, 2023
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Dr. Thayer always answers every question and never seems to be in a rush
May 11, 2023
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Dr. Wesley Thayer was a very personable caring Dr. I was very satisfied with his care for me.
May 6, 2023
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I like this Doctor very understanding
May 4, 2023
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He did a wonderful survey on me and I'm truly grateful to him for the rest of my life
May 4, 2023
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