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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

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Definitely a wonderful and compassionate listener. I'm in good hands now.
September 19, 2025
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Dr Weikert was very thorough and explained what he was looking for in regard to the sporadic pain in my left hand and what he thought our next steps should be as we proceed.
September 17, 2025
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Dr Weikert was excellent. He was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable about what my problem was and what we should do to make things better for me. I'm very satisfied with seeing him.
September 15, 2025
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Very attentive and caring. Answered all my questions and made me feel seen. Great experience
September 15, 2025
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He took his time to listen to my concerns and was very pleasant, very understanding!
September 14, 2025
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Very good experience, my son's first comment was that he thought Dr. Weikert was kind.
September 12, 2025
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Feel as if this was first time someone listened to what I was expressing involving my concerns.
September 10, 2025
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Dr Weikert is the best! He really listens to my questions and concerns, and doesn't blow me off or tell me my concerns aren't important.
September 8, 2025
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Dr W ROCKS
August 25, 2025
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