Tim Wheeler Bariatric Surgeon MD

It was Dr. Wheeler's desire to help seriously overweight patients that led him to help found the Surgical Weight Loss progam at King's Daughters. A Boyd County native, Dr. Wheeler returned to Ashland in 2002 after practicing for a few years across the river in Huntington, W.Va. He says he's honored to be practicing in his hometown. “Nothing beats being a doctor in the town where you grew up. I love the area, and I love the people here. This is where I want to raise my family, and help as many patients as I can.” Dr. Wheeler treats many diverse patients, from cancer surgery to emergency cases. His main focus is on Surgical Weight Loss cases, and that's where he says he gets the most satisfaction. “To see our patients change their lives - that's the most rewarding thing I see.” Dr. Wheeler received his medical degree from the University of Louisville, Ky., in 1994. He completed his residency at the University of Tennessee - Memphis, in 1999. Dr. Wheeler is board certifed by the American Board of Surgery.