Tom  Pepper, MBBS, MSc
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My focus is putting patients at ease so that all concerns are covered, and on clear communication so that we can reach a surgical plan together.
– Tom Pepper, MBBS, BDS, MSc, FRCS

Tom Pepper, MBBS, BDS, MSc, FRCS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Where I See Patients
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center - Durham, NC
Duke Otolaryngology and Oral Surgery Clinic - Clinic 1F - Durham, NC
Duke University Hospital - Durham, NC
My focus is putting patients at ease so that all concerns are covered, and on clear communication so that we can reach a surgical plan together.
– Tom Pepper, MBBS, BDS, MSc, FRCS

About Me

I completed my residency training in London, England, which involved broad exposure to trauma, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, reconstructive surgery, orthognathic surgery, salivary surgery, aesthetic surgery, TMJ surgery, and dentoalveolar surgery. I have thoroughly enjoyed the breadth of the specialty to date, which has allowed me to assist a wide range of patients with conditions in the head and neck. My focus during consultations is putting patients at ease so that all concerns are covered, and on clear, jargon-free communication to reach a mutually understood surgical plan together. When time allows, I enjoy relaxing by running, sailing, skiing, or scuba diving.

School of Medicine Departments and Divisions
Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English

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Training and Education

Fellowship
Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Duke University Hospital, 2024
Residency
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals (England), 2018-2023
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, St George's Hospital (England), 2018-2023
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King's College Hospital (England), 2018-2023
Education
MSc, Queen Mary University of London (England), 2023
FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons (England), 2022
MBBS, King's College London (England), 2014
BDS, GKT School of Medical Education (England), 2004

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

I am passionate about research and have two aims in this regard: firstly, to advance surgical science for the benefit of patients, and secondly, to enhance surgical education for the benefit of patients.

Publications
View my publications on PubMed

Insurance Accepted

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.

    • Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
    • Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
    • Aetna Managed Choice POS
    • Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    • Aetna Select HMO
    • Aetna Traditional Choice
    • Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
    • Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
    • Aetna/CVS Health
    • Ambetter of North Carolina
    • Blue Advantage
    • Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
    • Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
    • Blue Select
    • NC State Employees Health Plan
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

    • Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
    • Cigna Choice Plus
    • Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
    • Cigna Open Access
    • Cigna Open Access Plus
    • *Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.

    • Duke Basic
    • Duke Select
    • Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
  • Gateway Health Alliance
  • Healthgram
    • Humana Choice (PPO)
    • Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
    • Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
  • MedCost
    • First Medicare Direct
    • Medicare Part A
    • Medicare Part B
    • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • NC Medicaid Direct
    • WellCare of North Carolina
    • TRICARE Prime
    • TRICARE Prime Remote
    • TRICARE Select
    • AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    • AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
    • AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
    • All Savers Alternate Funding
    • All Savers Fully Insured
    • United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
    • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
    • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
    • United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
    • United Healthcare Option PPO
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
    • United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
    • United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
    • United Medical Resources (UMR)
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

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External Relationships

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