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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

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.
He was referred to me by my sister. I told her he was exactly like she said, very friendly, knowledgeable, good listener and answered my questions with ease. Talked me through the process from beginning to end. I know I'd be in good hands with him
November 14, 2025
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He explained everything very well. He listened to all of my concerns and actually explained all of my options.
November 13, 2025
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Dr Thayer was amazing. He explained to me what to expect very well as far as healing and scarring. He was respectful and had a great bedside manner
November 12, 2025
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I love Dr Thayer. He is friendly. Answers all questions. A skilled surgeon and all around great guy. I felt like I was in the best hands.
November 12, 2025
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Dr. Thayer has always been professional, courteous and friendly; and seems to be patient with the patient. I occasionally struggle to phrase questions, especially when I'm not sure I even have a question. He seems to read me quite well and addresses my concerns or uncertainties. I'm not very familiar with cosmetic surgeries, but we work through and pretty well cover various situations.
November 11, 2025
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Dr. Thayer did a great job and was very caring. He puts the patient at ease.
November 7, 2025
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Dr Thayer is always so thoughtful and thorough in his approach. I am always pleased with the encounter and results. He seems to care so much about what will be best for the patient and doesn't try to up-sell any service.
November 6, 2025
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The doctor is an excellent person, and he has always treated me in the best way. I appreciate it.
November 4, 2025
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I felt very cared for
October 30, 2025
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