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Dr. Umeng David Thao, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Woodbury, Minnesota

Dr. Umeng David Thao, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
Woodbury, Minnesota
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1487733788· License: 47379 (MN) verify
Industry payments (2025): $16 across 1 payment (what this means)
4.71(98 ratings)

About

Dr. Umeng David Thao, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Woodbury, Minnesota. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with a focus on body contouring, facial procedures, and mommy makeovers. Dr. Thao has earned accolades such as “Best Plastic Surgeon” and “Top Doctor,” and has over 18 years of experience. While his Google and WebMD reviews are excellent, his Yelp rating is significantly lower, suggesting potential inconsistencies in patient experience. Contact his office at (651) 730-4100 for pricing and appointment details.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Umeng David Thao, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Gynecomastia Surgery

$11,000

1 patient report · 2024

Above typicalTypical nationally: $5,000–$7,948 (median $6,650, 46 reports) compare ↗

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Patient Experience

Dr. Umeng David Thao Review Summary

3.86
Dr. Thao's ratings are a bit of a mixed bag. While he boasts a stellar 4.9 rating from 525 reviews on his profile and high marks on Google (4.8/5) and WebMD (5/5), his Yelp rating is quite low (1.7/5). He also receives 4/5 stars on both US News and Healthgrades. This discrepancy warrants further investigation before making a decision.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4 out of 5

Based on 8 reviews

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yelp.com

1.7 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

5 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Based on 458 reviews

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Dr. Umeng David Thao, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Woodbury, Minnesota

Woodbury Plastic Surgery

604 Bielenberg Dr #250, Woodbury, Minnesota

(651) 730-4100

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$16

Payments

1

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Umeng David Thao received $16 across 1 payment in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

St. Paul Magazine Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Phone: (651) 730-4100

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Location & Contact Information

Woodbury Plastic Surgery

604 Bielenberg Dr #250

Woodbury, Minnesota 55125

Office Information

Phone: (651) 730-4100

Where does Dr. Umeng David Thao practice?

Doctor's Office

Woodbury Plastic Surgery (Primary)

604 Bielenberg Dr #250, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125

(525 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Minnesota Medical School
University Of Minnesota

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Umeng David Thao online?
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Does Dr. Umeng David Thao offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. Umeng David Thao?
Patients generally praise Dr. Thao for his excellent results and positive surgical outcomes, particularly regarding eye surgery, tummy tucks, gynecomastia surgery, and breast augmentation. Many highlight the fast recovery and wonderful staff experience. However, it's important to note the existence of at least one highly negative review mentioning a deeply concerning experience during a consultation.
What areas of care does Dr. Umeng David Thao cater to?
Dr. Thao specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. His areas of expertise include body contouring (tummy tuck, liposuction, total body lifts), facial procedures (eyelid surgery, likely others), mommy makeovers, and gynecomastia surgery. He also has experience working with massive weight-loss patients.