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Oliver J. Fackelmayer, MD, FACS

  • General Surgery
4.88 out of 5
Telehealth Provider

Conditions

Procedures Performed

  • Thyroid lobectomy
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Adrenalectomy, including laparoscopic, robotic, and retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy

About

Dr. Oliver Fackelmayer is a board-certified general surgeon at UK HealthCare with a Focused Practice Designation in adult complex thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He specializes in the surgical management of benign and cancerous conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. He has a particular interest in adrenalectomy for adrenal tumors, most often performed as a minimally invasive operation.

After receiving his medical degree from New York Medical College, Dr. Fackelmayer trained at the University of Colorado for his general surgery residency. He then completed an American Association of Endocrine Surgeons-accredited fellowship in endocrine surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles. 
 

Personal Statement

To partner with each patient to provide a multi-disciplinary, patient-centered approach to achieve the best possible outcome.

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery
  • Awards

    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Training & Education

Degree

New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y.

Residency

General Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, Colo.

Fellowship

Endocrine Surgery, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Surgery
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons - Accredited Comprehensive Clinical Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery
American Board of Surgery, Focused Practice Designation - Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.88 out of 5
20 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    August 21st 2025
    I thought they all did a great job

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    August 7th 2025
    Dr Fackelmayer does such a great job! Very caring and polite doctor.

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    August 7th 2025
    I think he's a great surgeon!!!

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    July 10th 2025
    Excellent service.

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    May 22nd 2025
    He was great
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      May 22nd 2025
      Over all pleased with everything
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      May 15th 2025
      Dr always explains every option possible. Very polite and I'm amazed at the level of compassion he shows.
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      April 24th 2025
      Absolutely wonderful.
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      April 17th 2025
      Was well pleased with all the staff
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      April 3rd 2025
      In my opinion Dr. Fackelmayer is the epitome of what a doctor should ideally be - so smart, so kind, so concerned and caring. I trust him completely.
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      March 20th 2025
      First time meeting Dr Fackelmayer and am very pleased with his care! Communication and understanding concerns are top notch.
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      March 6th 2025
      Doctor was great, _____ well.
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      March 6th 2025
      Extremely concerned. Explained the condition thoroughly and explained the procedure, what to expect and the pros and cons.
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      January 30th 2025
      Love this whole team
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      January 30th 2025
      The doctor is super informative and make sure he discusses all contingencies or possibilities.
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      January 23rd 2025
      Dr Fackelmayer is a great Dr and explains everything in detail. He is very thorough and attentive.
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      December 19th 2024
      We made a decision together
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      December 12th 2024
      Both resident and attending were very helpful, thorough, and knowledgeable.
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      December 5th 2024
      My daughter has been seeing him since I have very satisfy. We trust Fackelmayer Dr. very much!
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      November 21st 2024
      Excellent doctor, he really seemed to care about and wanted to make sure he gave me the best care possible.