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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

Services

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 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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Dr Thayer is always kind and gentle.
December 23, 2025
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Dr. Thayer and the nurse were both wonderful!
November 27, 2025
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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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