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Brinda Thimmappa, MD, MBA
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic Surgery
Brinda Thimmappa, MD, MBA
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic Surgery
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions and Treatments
- Otoplasty
- Breast Augmentation
- Facial Peels
- Rhinoplasty
- Breast Reduction
- Fat Transfers
- Laser Hair Removal
- Pre Pectoral Breast Reconstruction
- BOTOX Cosmetic
- Neck Lift
- Kybella
- Chemical Peels
- Congenital Anomalies
- Hemangiomas
- Vascular Anomalies
- Acne Scarring
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Soft Tissue Fillers
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Facial Reconstruction Surgery
- Thigh Lift
- Burns
- Craniofacial Malformation
- Lower Extremity Trauma
- Giant Congenital Nevus
- Liposuction
- Tissue Reconstruction
- Brow Lift
- Brachioplasty
- Cheek Rejuvenation
- Comprised Flaps or Grafts
- Fractures (Facial and Hand)
- Moles
- Gynecomastia
Ratings and Reviews
4.8172 Ratings 63 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.8 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- September 14, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is the greatest. She takes time to listen to you and is very caring. I’m real pleased with my care I got. I will definitely use her again if I need surgery again.
- September 8, 2023 She explained the situation thoroughly and made sure to answer any questions I had precise
- September 3, 2023 The provider was very knowledgeable and answered all questions asked. She thoroughly explained any questions that were had. I loved that she actually was concerned about making our son (the patient) feel comfortable. Highly recommended.
- August 23, 2023 Great customer service direct and to the point she sat down and talked to me not at me
- August 22, 2023 This was a consult meeting to describe options. I thought she did a good job explaining all of the options, recovery times, additional surgeries, etc.
- August 21, 2023 I am very pleased with Dr. Thimmappa's skills and manners.
- August 18, 2023 Excellent care. Punctual and efficient. Very knowledgeable. Shared decision making. Great care and wouldn’t consider anyone else for my care.
- August 8, 2023 Kind, efficient, personable, thorough. Listened to my desires and concerns.
- August 4, 2023 She's caring, friendly and personable.
- July 28, 2023 She is the best doctor ever she really cares I want to say thanks for everything you have ever done for me I love her
- July 27, 2023 Dr Thimmappa is focused on her patients issues. She is kind, patient and understanding. It is my opinion that she truly cares. For her it is really all about the patient’s needs. I could not have had surgery with anyone other than Dr Thimmappa.
- July 21, 2023 The nurse was Amazing. Very friendly. We felt very comfortable with her.
- July 16, 2023 Excellent, Well Educated and Skilled Surgeon. Dr.Thimmappa has the best interest of her patients at heart. Would highly recommend.
- June 28, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is wonderful. She is attentive and thorough and explains procedures and expectations in an understandable way.
- June 28, 2023 Muy profesional
- June 15, 2023 Honest, concise
- June 8, 2023 I need to thank her. She is the best plastic surgeon.
- June 2, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa was very understanding and took the time to thoroughly explain everything to me. You can tell she genuinely cares that you make an informed decision before proceeding with the surgery.
- May 31, 2023 Very professional. Explained every part of my procedure from beginning to end in a way I could understand it. Great provider!
- May 27, 2023 Dr.T is very professional and explains everything with detail. I am grateful for her and her group
- May 27, 2023 I had a lot of questions and “what if’s” and she was so kind and patient and answered all my questions. Yeah some were weird questions but she answered those too! I am thankful she is my doctor and I know she will do an awesome job on my surgery!
- May 25, 2023 I was very pleased Dr. Thimmappa's expertise with my recent surgery. I will definitely refer anyone who is in need of surgery .
- May 19, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa was super helpful and very nice. She definitely made me feel like I was doing a great job as a mama!
- May 16, 2023 I was very comforted by the amount of information and transparency she had about the procedure. I am a lot more comfortable with the procedure and confirmation of options and risk that are possible. As well as how knowledgeable she was about my insurance.
- May 8, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is an excellent surgeon!!
- May 4, 2023 She is nice and professional. Thank you for helping us
- April 21, 2023 She was very detailed in my care plan and she also asked questions and wanted to know if I had complete clarity before she let me leave
- April 20, 2023 I absolutely love love love Dr Thimmappa. She caring, friendly, skilled, smart. She makes sure you understand everything before she leaves the room.
- April 14, 2023 Friendly, confident, knowledgeable
- April 13, 2023 Dr.Thimmappa, and her team was very thorough and articular about my care.
- April 6, 2023 Very informative.
- April 4, 2023 Explanation of upcoming surgery was thorough and informative. Thank you Dr. Thimmappa.
- March 28, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is helpful, and knowledgeable (especially about possible concerns and difficulties). She is reassuring, conscientious, and an attentive listener. Dr. Thimmappa is a tough doctor with a kind demeanor; whom I am blessed to have been referred to.
- March 23, 2023 Dr. Thimmapa is an excellent surgeon! I highly recommend her to those who might need her services.
- March 23, 2023 I have been a patient of Dr. Thimmappa since 2015. I have never been disappointed by her or the care she has given me. I have referred her to one of my best friends, who became a patient of Dr. Thimmappa. She, too, was very pleased with her care.
- March 9, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is very professional and gives you all of your options. She's definitely takes care of her patients.
- March 7, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is an excellent surgeon. She is efficient, effective and one of the best. My breasts have NEVER not touched my navel before now. Cancer **** but I will win.
- March 6, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa knows her stuff. She was responsive to my questions and concerns. The process of reconstruction can be overwhelming at times, but she broke it down for me a step at a time.
- March 4, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is a very caring doctor. She is genuinely concerned with your well being and the outcome of any decisions you make as a patient. I like her because she lays it on the line so there is no doubt in your mind. She is open to any questions you may have.
- March 4, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is knowledgeable, honest, and direct. She has been a clear communicator throughout my breast reconstruction process to ensure that I know what to expect and any possible risks. I trust her and am very confident in her abilities. I believe she wants me to have optimal results and be happy with the outcome.
- February 23, 2023 Professional and caring provider. Recommend Dr T to any one.
- February 21, 2023 Dr T is the best plastic surgeon in the area. Not only is she skilled, she really cares about her patients and she is extremely honest with expectations.
- February 21, 2023 I love that she gave me options and allow me time to process and make the best decision for myself.
- February 20, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is extremely conscientious in every detail in relating to me. She was clear, concise and meticulous in performing what she said she would do. I highly recommend her!!
- February 10, 2023 Dr. Thimmappa is the very best doctor in this field and I would recommend her to anyone needing these type services.
- February 9, 2023 She’s a great surgeon and I’m very happy with my care.
- January 27, 2023 Provides excellent care, shows compassion and concern for ones physical and emotional well being.
- January 2, 2023 I am very hopeful that Dr. Thimmappa will be able to solve my issue.
- December 29, 2022 Dr. Thimmappa explains procedures and answers questions thoroughly.
- December 24, 2022 She was very nice and provided all the answers to the questions I had.
- December 16, 2022 Very caring and professional
- December 15, 2022 Dr. Thimmappa is very good at her work. I would recommend her to any my friends. Never had any worries, I had full trust in this doctor and would go to her again.
- December 13, 2022 She was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, told me everything I needed to know and answered all my questions.
- December 9, 2022 Dr. Thimmappa is always helpful and very knowledgeable. She is wonderful at frankly and honestly discussing options and different scenarios. I would highly recommend Dr. Thimmappa to anyone facing breast cancer and reconstruction.
- December 3, 2022 Thank you Dr Thimmappa for your incredible work and for always taking time in the appointments to allow me to express any concerns! My husband so admires your work!
- November 29, 2022 She is very direct and to the point....some may see that as a bad thing but love the fact that i know that I??m in good hands
- November 10, 2022 She was very kind, considerate every time I saw her. She was a blessing to me.
- October 25, 2022 Very nice and compassionate doctor!
- October 14, 2022 Dr. Thimmappa is always professional, caring and informative.
- October 11, 2022 Dr. Thimmappa is an excellent surgeon.
- October 6, 2022 She is the absolute best. She really took care of all my needs and was very friendly and genuinely cared
- October 4, 2022 She was honest and caring. Very open minded and made me feel valued as a patient
- September 29, 2022 She is very caring and understanding and she explained everything.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BA, Brown University, 1998
- MD, Brown University, 2002
- MBA, Oregon Health Science University School of Medicine, 2014
Internship
- Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2008
Residency
- Plastic Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, 2008
Fellowship
- Craniofacial Surgery, Stanford University Division of Plastic Surgery, 2009
- Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, 2009
Board Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- North Carolina Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Positions
- Physician
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Benefits of the Retrocaruncular Approach to the Medial Orbit: A Clinical And Anatomic Study. Kempton SJ, Cho DC, Thimmappa B, Martin MC. Ann Plast Surg. 2016 Mar; 76(3):295-300.
- Evaluation of an ultra-lightweight, single-patient-use negative pressure wound therapy system over dermal regeneration template and skin grafts. Gabriel A, Thimmappa B, Rubano C, Storm-Dickerson T. Int Wound J. 2013 Aug; 10(4):418-24.
- Curvilinear mandibular distraction results and long-term stability effects in a group of 40 patients. Aizenbud D, Hazan-Molina H, Thimmappa B, Hopkins EM, Schendel SA. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Jun; 125(6):1771-1780.
- Principles of implant-based reconstruction and rehabilitation of craniofacial defects. Thimmappa B, Girod SC. . 2010 Mar; 3(1):33-40.