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Mehmet Uluer, MD, ScM

  • 4.7 / 5 (55 ratings)
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, LGBTQ+ Care
Accepting New Patients
MultiCare Provider
Location
316 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Suite 309, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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Mehmet Uluer, MD, ScM, is board-certified in general surgery and plastic surgery, along with additional fellowship training in hand and microsurgery. He has expertise in reconstructive surgery, offering treatment for a wide array of conditions including cancer and trauma reconstruction. He also performs aesthetic surgery specializing in facial plastics and surgery after weight loss.  Away from work, Dr. Uluer enjoys a variety of activities together with his wife, such as hiking, gardening, sailing, SCUBA diving, skiing, traveling, cooking, and sampling cuisines from various cultures. He also enjoys relaxing with their two cats on the deck and a good book.

The services Dr. Uluer provides include:

  • Cancer and trauma reconstruction
  • Cosmetic surgery
  • Post weight loss body contouring
  • Hand and wrist surgery
  • Pediatric upper extremity surgery
  • Breast cancer reconstruction
  • Breast reduction
  • Adult gender affirming surgeries
  • Peripheral nerve surgery
     
Languages: English, French, German, Turkish
Certification: General Surgery Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified
Professional School: Pennsylvania State College of Medicine (Hershey, PA)
Residency: University of Maryland, Shock Trauma Center (General Surgery Residency), University of Pittsburgh (Plastic Surgery Residency)
Fellowship: University of California Irvine (Hand and Microsurgery)
Medical Groups:
  • MultiCare Medical Partners
Practice Philosophy:

My purpose as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon is to help patients safely achieve the goals they have while providing excellent cutting-edge care. Understanding these goals is my primary objective, after which together we can work on restoring both form and function to help you return to your activities and lives.

 
  • 4.7 Provider showed concern
  • 4.8 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.8 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.7 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.8 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.7 out of 5 (55 ratings, 13 comments)
  • Mar, 30 2026
    Dr. Uluer made me feel absolutely incredible and assured that I would be given the best care available! !
  • Mar, 26 2026
    The Dr was very professional and put me at ease about my issues and proposed treatment
  • Jan, 30 2026
    Listened carefully and compassionately; explained options clearly; clearly explained risks and benefits as well as recovery process
  • Jan, 17 2026
    Dr. Uluer is very nice and thorough. I appreciate his calming vibe.
  • Oct, 19 2025
    Spelled everything out for me. Gave me several options to choose from
  • Oct, 5 2025
    Dr Uluer is great! I will definitely recommend him to any friends or family
  • Sep, 11 2025
    Dr. Uluer was AMAZING! He was attentive, personable, and informative. He approached topics with care and empathy. I appreciated the time he took to hear my concerns and answer my questions. He truly was fantastic. I immediately felt comfortable with him and have trust in him as a medical provider.
  • Sep, 10 2025
    My need for excision(s) isn't the usual surgery that Dr. Uluer performs. That said, he agreed to help me and for that I'm grateful. It will improve my quality of life and result in less pain for me longterm. I was unable to find any other specialist that would agree to excise my glomangiomas.
  • Jul, 28 2025
    Side to end nerve transfer has helped me greatly! Thanks, Doc!