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Wesley P. Thayer MD, PhD

Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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

Locations

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

Languages

  • 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 Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2009
  • Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Plastic Surgery, 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. Thayer was personable, polite and explained things in laymen's terms. He patiently answered all questions.
July 27, 2024
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Love Dr. Thayer, he is kind, professional and very good at his job.
July 25, 2024
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Dr Thayer is the best!
July 2, 2024
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Dr Thayer is literally the best. I've had absolutely nothing but positive interactions with him & I couldn't be happier with the results from my surgery
June 25, 2024
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Compassionate; listened; understood my concerns
June 20, 2024
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I have recommended Dr. Thayer to friends and family. He is excellent. I have more procedures scheduled with him.
June 12, 2024
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Dr. Thayer is an amazing doctor. He takes time to listen as well as explaining
June 11, 2024
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Dr.Thayer is the best of the best. I have already recommended him to my friends and neighbors. Excellent surgeon, so pleased with my results. Wish I had done this sooner.
June 6, 2024
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Dr Wesley Thayer is an amazing doctor. He listens to me and discusses options for my care. I trust him.
June 6, 2024
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