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Wesley P. Thayer MD, PhD

Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Areas of Expertise

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

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

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Excellent, very kind & knowledge
February 20, 2026
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I have and will continue to recommend Dr Thater and VUMC
February 5, 2026
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I drove 8 hours to see Dr. Thayer. He is the best of the best! Most caring Dr ever.
February 5, 2026
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I met Dr Thayer in September through word of mouth(he is also viral on tik tok) I didn't expect him to remember me but he did! Even remembered my after surgery emergency! He changed my life for the better I'm excited for my next surgery
January 29, 2026
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Dr. Thayer was so great in explaining everything he was doing, really helped my comfort level and stress, thank you!!
January 21, 2026
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Dr Thayer is a very thorough provider. He came in and instantly calmed my anxieties. His knowledge of what is needed is on point! He has gained my trust for sure and I would (and have) recommend him to family and friends!
January 10, 2026
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Follow-up communications have clarified some issues
January 8, 2026
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Buena
January 7, 2026
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Dr. Thayer is so kind and caring. He always listens to my concerns and explains everything to me do well.. Good experience always.
January 6, 2026
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