Growing up and Early Career
My hometown of St. Clairsville is a small, rural town in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Ohio. When I was a child, my mom had me take sewing classes. Once I had the basics down, my grandmother taught me crochet, and pretty soon I taught myself how to quilt…and got pretty good at it! It was always expected that, as the daughter of an attorney, I would follow in my dad’s footsteps and pursue a career in law. I li ...
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Patients consistently praise Dr. Jessica Walker and her attentive staff for providing an exceptional, comfortable experience from start to finish. Renowned for her meticulous, artistic approach and outstanding bedside manner, Dr. Jessica Walker takes the time to thoroughly explain procedures, listen to patients' goals, and deliver natural-looking, transformative results. Whether undergoing breast procedures or tummy tucks, patients report life-changing boosts in confidence, beautiful symmetry, and smooth, well-supported recoveries. The office is highly recommended for its seamless communication, welcoming atmosphere, and compassionate, professional care that makes patients feel like family.
Verified Patient Reviews for Jessica Walker, MD
Dr. Walker was great. Did a wonderful job and went over and above to help me and show me she cared. She did excellent with my surgery and I am pleased with the results. I no longer feel ashamed of my stomach or back area anymore.
Dr Walker and the entire staff with Trillium were there for me every step every question, pre and post surgery. The end result was beyond my expectations. I still tear up thinking of the transition my body went through losing 120 lbs in two years to the beginning surgeries to match my continued efforts transforming my body. I'm beyond grateful for Dr Walker and her amazing artistry. My tummy tuck and breast lift is absolute perfection to me. The little things like being more comfortable and confident in my body, no more rashes or discomfort of excess skin, have truly transformed how I feel in my day to day life. Thank you ❤️
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Dr.walker was so educated & informative. She knew exactly what I wanted & what would look good on me. My recovery was amazing & my results are everything I had hoped! The confidence!
Dr. Walker gave me exactly what I had envisioned for myself. I'm no longer insecure about my chest.
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Dr. Walker is just truly one of the best at what she does, I did extensive research before choosing her and I do not believe I could have found anyone better. She's so knowledgeable and makes you feel at ease. My results are amazing and I'm thrilled with the outcome.
Dr walker takes the time to listen and understand what result is desired and has such a warm disposition. She is extremely knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable choosing her. I am very satisfied with my results.
My experience with Dr. Walker has been great from the start. She explains everything well. She posts a lot of detail on social media allowing you to follow along through her day to day experiences. Explaining different procedures and answering questions. It’s very helpful.
I wasn't super familiar with anything to do with plastic surgery but Dr. Walker and her team guided me through it seamlessly. She shared numerous points of views from patients and other doctors during my consult which made me feel really confident in her picking out my implant size. I asked her to be honest with me about sizing and she was, I am extremely happy with my results! I was aiming for a much larger breast size and she was able to achieve that with natural results! I'm so much more confident in everything I wear now! The natural positioning of the breast while also achieving the large look I wanted.
Growing up and Early Career
My hometown of St. Clairsville is a small, rural town in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Ohio. When I was a child, my mom had me take sewing classes. Once I had the basics down, my grandmother taught me crochet, and pretty soon I taught myself how to quilt…and got pretty good at it! It was always expected that, as the daughter of an attorney, I would follow in my dad’s footsteps and pursue a career in law. I liked science, and wanted to look into what was available. After my freshman year in college, I spent time with my hometown general surgeon, and knew I had found my calling! I found a profession where I could use my hands, my mind, and my creativity to help people.
How did I end up in Knoxville?
I met my now husband Dr Josh Walker, a local dentist, while I was completing my Plastic Surgery fellowship in Louisville. I knew from the second date I'd marry him. He was born and raised in Kingston, TN and when he brought me here for the first time I absolutely fell in love with East Tennessee and when deciding where we would end up it was a no brainer. We like to live rural, but enjoy the ease to be in the city within 30 minutes. And Crockett, our German Shepherd, loves the ability to be outside year round.
I chose a career in surgery planning to be a heart surgeon. During my 5-year general residency in Detroit, I had the chance to work with the plastic surgeons in our hospital. After that month with them, my career plans totally changed. I loved everything that went into plastic surgery - the planning, the delicate operations…all of it. And - best of all - when you finished, both you and your patient could look and see how things had changed!
The main population I work with here in Knoxville are moms. Going through fertility treatments, I have learned the changes your body goes through and how difficult it can be on your body to become a mom. Being able to help other moms make changes to improve their self-confidence, their strength and rebuild what was changed during pregnancy and childbirth is the most rewarding aspect of everything that I do.
Being a female surgeon for (mainly) female patients has made my dedication to my career even stronger. Less than 20% of Plastic Surgeons are female, and I think this is truly a benefit to me as I understand a lot of what my patients have gone through, what their concerns are and what their goals are.
I love building relationships with my patients and finding things we have in common to bond over. Yes I'm a surgeon, but I'm also a fun, relatable, "normal" person who is getting on through life like everyone else. I'd love to meet you, be able to help you if I'm the right choice for you, and bond hopefully over German Shepherds, Pittsburgh sports, college football and crafting, and having fun on social media!
College: The University of Akron (Go Zips!)
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
General Surgery Residency: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Plastic Surgery Fellowship: The University of Louisville
Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship: The University of Kentucky
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery
Professional Societies
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The Aesthetics Society
The Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
The Association of Women Surgeons
Women in Plastic Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Professional Memberships
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Trillium Plastic Surgery