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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

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

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Excellent
April 15, 2025
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Despite the difficulties with the health line, Dr. Thayer quickly switched over to a phone call and continued the discussion. He seemed to understand the problem we were having and knew how to solve it.
April 15, 2025
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The very best
April 10, 2025
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Dr. Thayer was SO sincere. I felt heard and cared for. I would recommend him to anyone who asks!
April 10, 2025
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Excellent care and explanation of procedure and upcoming surgery.
April 8, 2025
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Love Dr. Thayer!!!!
April 6, 2025
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Dr. Thayer is amazing. I trust him with my life! He is extremely professional and cares about his patients.
March 29, 2025
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Dr. Thayer is wonderful!
March 28, 2025
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One of the best
March 27, 2025
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