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Douglas R. Weikert MD

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Division Chief, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Orthopaedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics

Locations

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University, 1987
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1988
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1992
  • Fellowship - Indiana University Medical Center, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995
  • Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996

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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.
This was a good experience.
August 22, 2025
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Dr Weickert. I had an Exceptional care experience as usual. He listens carefully and cares and always wants to do the best treatment approach for patients. Highly talented physician and surgeon.
August 20, 2025
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Excellent experience
August 19, 2025
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The doctor did a good job
August 17, 2025
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Dr. Weikert is one of the best at VUMC. He takes the time to listen, suggest and provide options for treatment. Stays calm and kept me calm during my injections.
August 15, 2025
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Dr Weikert was extremely nice !
August 15, 2025
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Dr Weiker is simply the BEST!!! He takes time with you, goes over x-rays, answers questions
August 6, 2025
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Always a good experience
August 4, 2025
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Dr. Weikert is great. I always feel heard and always receive excellent care. Explanations are clear a plan of action is always provided.
August 2, 2025
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