J. Regan Thomas, MD

J. Regan Thomas, MD

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Primary Specialty

Facial Plastic Surgery

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Missouri School of Medicine - 1972
Residency:
Yale-New Haven Medical Center - 1973
University of Missouri-Columbia - 1976

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Meet The Doctor 1:35
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November 27, 2018

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Facial Plastic Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9
4.9 

257 Ratings

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August 31, 2021

5.0

Highly skilled and a very caring manner

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August 26, 2021

5.0

The staff particularly Victoria

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August 19, 2021

5.0

Excellent knowledge of facial scar revision technique and practice and great compassionate care

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August 18, 2021

5.0

So knowledgeable and extremely personable

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August 18, 2021

5.0

Experience, ability, skill as a doctor. Friendly and good communicator. Treated his staff well in my presence.

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August 10, 2021

5.0

Amazing patient care.

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July 30, 2021

5.0

Very friendly and very informative

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July 28, 2021

5.0

On time with appointments and Dr. Thomas and his nurse Victoria are Awesome. My incision and scar is healing well and looking great thanks to Dr. Thomas

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July 28, 2021

5.0

Nice manner

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July 26, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, friendly.

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July 22, 2021

5.0

He is very personable and knowledgeable, but also knows how to make patients feel comfortable and laugh.

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July 20, 2021

5.0

He explained everything and was very great

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July 15, 2021

5.0

Prompt, professional, knowledgeable Listens to concerns

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July 15, 2021

5.0

Dr Thomas & his entire team are wonderful & always great me with a smile and great attitude

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July 11, 2021

5.0

Does excellent work and very patient and open.

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July 07, 2021

4.0

He seems nice. I don’t think his bedside manner is as good as people say. He seemed irritated with me. The visit was short, and I came in early—I didn’t think they’d room me so quickly though. So, maybe that’s what irritated him?. I felt like he didn’t listen to everything I wanted to say, and it stunk. But whatever it’s ok. I hear from others he’s very good.

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July 07, 2021

5.0

The physician was very understanding and detailed in the procedure. The rest of the staff were very friendly and helpful definitely recommend.

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July 01, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner

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June 30, 2021

5.0

Dr. Thomas is an excellent, knowledgeable caring doctor.

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June 24, 2021

5.0

Dr Thomas is very good at what he does. They were about to fit me in short notice. I am very satisfied with his work.

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June 22, 2021

5.0

Did a great job. Nurse Victoria was outstanding.

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June 22, 2021

4.0

He’s nice, direct and explains things well. Also efficient with his work. Would be better if client input was asked or to make sure everyone is on the same page

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June 17, 2021

5.0

Highly skilled, very confident

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June 16, 2021

5.0

Dr Thomas was so kind and patient

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June 10, 2021

5.0

Very pleased with my overall experience with Dr Regan and his assistant Victoria

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June 09, 2021

5.0

Patient and thorough. Gave me great confidence.

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June 02, 2021

5.0

Explained everything very clearly and truly listened to my story.

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May 26, 2021

5.0

Dr Thomas and his nurse are spectacular. My basal cell would closure is healing nicely thanks to Dr Thomas’ wound closure. Victoria makes you feel at ease and goes above and beyond being accessible.

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May 18, 2021

5.0

Took time and respond to all my questions

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May 18, 2021

4.0

The doctor explained everything about the procedure perfectly which made me relax.

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May 17, 2021

5.0

Friendly, patient, and answered questions.

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May 15, 2021

5.0

Excellent, thorough, clear communicator, thoughtful, caring, skilled, considerate. Cannot recommend highly enough, not only Dr. Thomas, but his entire team.

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May 12, 2021

5.0

Muy amable

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May 12, 2021

5.0

The most amazing plastic surgeon who is kind and caring. Really listens to the wishes of the patient and gives the most desired results!!! HE IS THE BEST!!

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May 11, 2021

5.0

Expert.

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May 08, 2021

5.0

Dr. Thomas is the best!

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May 05, 2021

4.0

He was experienced.

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May 04, 2021

5.0

So nice. So skilled

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April 29, 2021

5.0

Extremely friendly and thorough in explaining information in detail.

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April 27, 2021

5.0

He is the best!!! Very caring, and does the best work with natural results!

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April 23, 2021

5.0

Great caring team, that doesnt give up on patients needs

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April 21, 2021

5.0

He’s amazing

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April 21, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable about the practice.

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April 18, 2021

5.0

Caring, professional, etc.

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April 18, 2021

5.0

Professional, expertise, honesty.

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April 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Thomas is one of the best physician I’ve ever met. He is an expert at what he does, perhaps one of the best in the country. Very funny and great bed side manner. I have huge respect for him and his work and aspire to be a physician just like him.

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April 11, 2021

5.0

Professionalism and Information. Dr. Thomas is very relaxed. Does not rush you and provides information in lay mans terms.

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April 06, 2021

5.0

Super realistic and honest with all services

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April 04, 2021

5.0

Very professional

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March 31, 2021

5.0

Dr. Thomas is extremely knowledgeable, caring and patient.

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March 24, 2021

0.0

I think he’s tired of his career maybe it’s time for him to retire

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March 23, 2021

5.0

Everything was great

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March 10, 2021

5.0

He was so informative and kind.

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March 03, 2021

5.0

Did a great job on my face moles removal. He is friendly, warm, patient, thorough, accommodating and professional.

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February 25, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner and very competent! Witty. Very empathetic. Love how he takes his time and makes sure he answers any questions you may have.

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February 24, 2021

5.0

He was great from visit one and I am extremely happy with my results.

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February 24, 2021

5.0

Very nice

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February 18, 2021

5.0

Very thorough and friendly

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February 10, 2021

5.0

Thorough, calming manner, even slight sense of humor helped me remain unafraid. Local anesthesia was applied with great efficiency. I felt very little discomfort during entire process.

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February 08, 2021

5.0

My first impression was that Dr Thomas was genuine and warm. I appreciated his communication skills and his bedside manner.

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February 07, 2021

5.0

Also: He is also very approachable, calming, knowledgable, and proficient.

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February 06, 2021

5.0

His thoroughness and coordination with dr Zimmerman was seamless. A great team.

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January 31, 2021

5.0

Skill and caring

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January 30, 2021

5.0

Dr. Thomas was very kind an caring when met with my questions.. I truly was blessed to have him do my procedure as well as the staff at northwestern

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January 30, 2021

5.0

He’s a such a wonderful Doctor so secure of his Work !

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January 28, 2021

5.0

He came in right away. I didn't have to sit for lengthy period of time. His manner was calm and reassuring.

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January 26, 2021

5.0

Soft-spoken, genuine, kind. Did not rush his time with me. Made me feel like I was his only patient that day.

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January 26, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable

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January 19, 2021

5.0

Very skilled.

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January 13, 2021

4.0

He's a careful, experienced surgeon with rigorous follow up care.

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January 12, 2021

5.0

He listens and cares

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January 06, 2021

5.0

He was clear, realistic, and let me know everything I needed to know.

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December 28, 2020

5.0

He is such a character, very energetic and loves his job. He takes his profession very seriously and what I love about him most is that he won’t recommend going through with something unless he really knows it won’t benefit as much to his patient. He is great to talk to and a pleasure to have as my doctor.

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December 20, 2020

5.0

Dr. Thomas is a true professional. He is very kind, thoughtful, detailed doctor. He explains everything & is always interested in his patients concerns. He is the best.

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December 18, 2020

5.0

The Dr made sure I understood the entire procedure and frequently asked me how I was feeling and if I was feeling comfortable.

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December 16, 2020

5.0

Dr. Thomas is very honest and always makes sure to let his patients know the best way to go about their care with the best results.

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December 08, 2020

5.0

Dr. Thomas is a great and skilled surgeon. He has helped me to be able to breathe through my nose once again.

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December 08, 2020

5.0

Dr Thomas is skilled and caring, and I really appreciate the way he keeps checking on my progress as though he really cares, rather than putting the responsibility solely on the patient for knowing what they should or shouldn’t ask about.

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November 24, 2020

5.0

Great surgeon. Very nice

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November 24, 2020

5.0

Dr Thomas is extremely knowledgable, friendly and caring. He knows his craft well

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November 22, 2020

5.0

Wonderful experience with Dr. Regan. He went through my medical issue and checked my problem area. Am pleased with all people that I met there. Special thanks to Dr. Regan’ nurse “ sorry that I don’t remember her name�, she was amazing.

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November 20, 2020

5.0

He was honest and referred me appropriately for best results.

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November 19, 2020

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thorough.

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November 13, 2020

5.0

He's always “on the top of his game”!Knows and cares what he's doing!!

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November 13, 2020

5.0

Excellent knowledgeable and caring docs and staff.

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November 08, 2020

5.0

Dr. Thomas was kind, patient, and instructive in what to expect, and the result of his work looks very promising in its healing.

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November 08, 2020

5.0

Dr. Thomas is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Before surgery, I completely trusted him. Now that I'm post surgery, I am so happy with my decision to have chosen Dr. Thomas and his team. I feel very taken care of.

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November 08, 2020

5.0

Everyone that met was extremely knowledgeable and kind. My surgeon Dr. Thomas and his team are excellent, the pre-op room nurse Melissa helped me feel comfortable and ease my nerves, the post-op room nurse Kate was so understanding and helpful and made me feel so comfortable, the anesthesiologists that I met were so thorough and kind. There was even a woman that I met once I entered the OR, and I believe her name is Rita, who was so kind and held my hand at the beginning, which is my final and most comforting memory of beginning the procedure. Every single person, even those who I may have forgotten to mention, helped me feel an immense amount of care. I trusted their expertise, and their words and actions allowed me to feel so comfortable and eased all my nerves.

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November 04, 2020

5.0

Very talented and caring

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November 04, 2020

5.0

Excellent doctor and support staff

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November 03, 2020

5.0

Completely understood my medical need.

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October 28, 2020

5.0

Very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient staff and despite telling me I was not an appropriate candidate for Dr Thomas's scope of business, nurse Bailey took the time to refer me to other doctor(s) who may specialize in areas that more closely relate to my condition.

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October 25, 2020

5.0

He listened. Was honest. Presented as a kind person and noticed I didn't look comfortable in the chair so fixed it before I even said anything.

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October 25, 2020

5.0

Excellent service. Quick appointment. No waiting room wait time and I arrived early.

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October 23, 2020

5.0

Wonderful bedside manner, very attentive and takes the time to explain things.

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October 21, 2020

4.0

He was thorough in his examination and was careful in his explanation of his plan for surgery.

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October 21, 2020

4.0

I had a good experience with the doctor today.

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October 20, 2020

5.0

Efficient staff and honest doctor who truly cares!

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October 16, 2020

5.0

Knowledgeable

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October 16, 2020

5.0

Knowledgeable and qualified doctors and nurses

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