Dr. Jessica Walker, MD
Plastic Surgeon
109 S Northshore Dr #101 Knoxville TN, 37919About
Dr. Jessica Vavra Walker is a Plastic Surgeon practicing in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Walker specializes in breast and body surgery, including mommy makeover surgery and post bariatric body contouring.
Dr. Walker is originally from a small town in Ohio where she did her undergraduate education at The University of Akron. She then travelled to Detroit to complete medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then completed full training in general surgery at Ascension St. John Hospital and Medical center in Detroit. Dr Walker then completed plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at The Universtiy of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky followed by a super fellowship at The Universtiy of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr Walker now lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her husband, Dr Josh Walker, a dentist, and their german shepherd, Crockett. They love East Tennessee, as it is where her husband grew up. They enjoy the weather, being able to go see and go to the mountains everyday and being close to family and friends. Dr Walker is also an avid Dolly Parton fan! She also loves to craft, and bake. She learned to crochet from her grandma and taught herself how to quilt.
Education and Training
Wayne State Universtiy MD 2013
The University of Akron BS 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Southeastern society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Internships
- Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI.
Fellowships
- Plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Louisville
Articles and Publications
- PubMed
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her parents who have always been supportive and they pushed her, as well as her supportive husband. She likes taking care of people and helping them achieve their goals.
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