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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.
Dr. Thayer nails the skill and bedside manner combo like no other!
August 15, 2025
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Dr Thayer is good
August 14, 2025
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Dr. Thayer is one of the most caring and thoughtful providers. He is always very thorough and concerned about my wellbeing and happiness with the care I receive.
August 7, 2025
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Dr. Thayer is so professional and amazing the best provider ever!
August 2, 2025
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Dr. Thayer took care to assure me that I was doing the right thing and made certain that I was comfortable as well as informed during the procedure.
July 9, 2025
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I've had 2 other consults and those doctors seemed irritated by my notebook of questions. Dr Thayer actually saidI like all your well-thought-out questions He answered them all
July 3, 2025
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10's across the board !!! 100/10 recommend !
July 1, 2025
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Dr. Thayer took his time to answer all my questions and explain everything. He is the most caring surgeon around!
June 30, 2025
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I can't say enough good things about Dr. Thayer!
June 19, 2025
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