Dr. Thomas S. Layman, MD | Athens, TN | Surgery

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Dr. Layman graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1989. He works in Athens, TN and 2 other locations and specializes in Surgery and Other Specialty. Dr. Layman is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Starr Regional Medical Center and Sweetwater Hospital Association.

accepting new patients
3.9

24 Ratings
37 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Chinese
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
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Dr Layman removed the upper lobe of my left lung to remove a cancerous tumor in 2014...I received some of the best care before, during and after the surgery that one could receive... Dr Layman is extremely skilled and a genuinely caring physician and I would highly recommend him to anyone

August 10th, 2019

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Yes, you may wait to see Dr. Layman but it's because he spends the necessary time with each patient & will not turn anyone away, his bedside manner is wonderful & he takes the time to explain & care for each patient . Highly recommend

June 20th, 2019

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Wow I thought Krystal’s was slow an hr later after my appointment and still haven’t been called back to be seen. This place has an awful smell, if you have something to do in the day better make your appointment as early as possible !!!!!!!!!

March 5th, 2019

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As my title states, don't be in a hurry, the doctor isn't! As far as surgery goes, I give him high marks, but his scheduling sucks eggs!

July 31st, 2018

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This doctor doesn't value patients time at all! He is ALWAYS at least an hour late and appointments are scheduled for times when he isn't even in the office. Ridiculous! A waste of my valuable time! Dr. Layman, I have responsibilities too! 2 1/2 hours past my appointment time and counting!

July 17th, 2018

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This man is A+ all the way.

July 23rd, 2013

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I brought my mother to see doctor layman. Her appointment was at 1:30. At 3:20 she still hadn't been seen by him or even taken back. So I asked the receptionist why she hadn't been seen yet and I was told that doctor Layman didn't even get to the office till around 3:00. This is ridiculous. If your going to be schedule appointments for a certain time then the doctor should art least have the courtesy to be there and not keep everybody waiting for when it's convenient for him to get there.

March 19th, 2013

Mcminn Surgical Group

719 Cook Dr Ste 109Athens, TN 37303

Tel: (423) 745-2344

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Starr Regional Medical Center

886 Highway 411 NEtowah, TN 37331

Tel: (423) 263-3600

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

1114 W Madison AveAthens, TN 37303

Tel: (423) 745-1411


Dr. Thomas Stuart Layman, MD	Dr. Eugene Dale Eddlemon, MD	Dr. William E Rowe Sr, MD	Dr. Claire Chin Oculam, MD
Surgery	Vascular Surgery	Surgery	Hospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.9 (24 Ratings)	4.9 (7 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	5 (1 Rating)
37 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience		33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks Spanish, English
Athens , TN	Chico , CA	Cleveland , TN	Cleveland , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine		Med School: Cebu Doctors University College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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