Jeffrey Wherry MD

Just moved to Pleasanton and saw Doctor Wherry! What an amazing doctor! He is so easy to talk to and works with you as a human not just a number or $!!! The staff were friendly and everything on time! Appointment was made easy, fast. I was a cash patient $ 60!!! Not sure why we need insurance! My insurance is Kaiser, but because they treat patients like robot and are corporate, I need to have a personal doctor who is open to other suggstions and understands a patient need rather than text book! He is up to date and very knowledgable, friendly and over all wonderful. So glad I found him! yes, I am with Kaiser, because that is what my job offers…

I’ve bee seeing Dr Wherry since 2010. He is very personable and takes time to explain. Both his skills and bedside manner are excellent. Once I saw before vacation abroad. He gave me prescription just in case things got worst. So glad he did as it saved my vacation and possibly a trip to ER overseas!
Front office staff are going through motion, not friendly, and seem to dislike their jobs. Making appointments are sometimes difficult as he is in Pleasanton or Livermore office but the offices don’t seem to share info. Billing questions are not answered or worst answered incorrectly (always double check with your own insurance). They seem to have different office personnel every time I go. Granted I go only one or twice a year. And on good years, not at all. Their hours are not good and the entire office closes for lunch. It is because I seldom need to see the Dr that I put up with these issues.
Why then still 5 stars? Years ago I overheard front office saying they could no longer let patient see Dr as he was no longer insured and could not pay. Dr Wherry intervened and let him book appointment. From that day on, Dr Wherry has earned my utmost respect. Reading some recent reviews, I can see how a practice cannot keep helping uninsured or underinsured patients without going out of business.

This review is somewhat dated as Dr. Wherry served as my wife and my doctor between 2012 to early 2014. While I will not call into question his medical knowledge, I will simply state that he is an atrocious doctor. His bedside manner is non-​existent as he asks questions then he immediately responds before you can even complete your first sentence. Everytime my wife saw him, he was walking out the door two minutes after he had entered without barely an examination. He seemingly loves to prescribe medicine – I have never had a doctor who was so quick on the draw with their presrciption pad. My wife and I tried to give him a chance (that’s why we kept as our primary care provider for as long as we did), but nothing ever changed. Ultimately we had to change doctors; and we do not regret it for a second.

Saw Dr. Wherry last week a myriad of issues (I’m 44 so they pile up) including a recent sports injury. He cranked through all of them with very thoughtful responses which included scientific background I could understand on drug efficacy differences for different people. His staff is also pleasant and responsive. The whole experience was extraordinary.

Very nice guy, seems to keep up with medical advances well, but business practices are horrible. Only open from 9AM to Noon, then closed for lunch until 2 PM, then open again until 5 PM. Voicemail greeting states call 911 if emergency or call back when it is convenient for us, insinuates they don’t return calls.
Worst thing is they have no provision for sick patients. If you are sick, go to urgent care. My wife’s doctor has sick patient walk in hours every day from 730 to 900 AM. If your own doctor when you are sick, why have a doctor at all?

Great Dr. Serves myself my wife, and my mother… amazing doctor always listens and then diagnoses… He is NOT part of Valley Scare so that is also a plus. OH and always has insight into why certain medicines or antibiotics might be better and is not a prescribe and forget doctor either!

My family has been with Dr Wherry for 16 years ever since we moved into the area. He is very personable, explains things very clearly and thoroughly, and likes to prescribe medicine only when necessary. We get along very well and I can feel he really cares for his patients.

Dr. Wherry has always been great and explains things. However, with the very rude and disrespectful front staff its unfortunate that I cannot get an appointment with him. Therefore I switched doctors, I do hope he reads this review though.

Dr. Wherry is such a friendly guy, and his staff are very kind and helpful as well. Recently I visited to receive a few referrals to other specialists. He was extremely accommodating and understanding of my needs. He asked questions to ensure I was being taken care of, and was just very professional and friendly. I am very pleased with the service Dr. Wherry’s office has been providing me.

I used to think Dr. Wherry was a very good doctor. I was a patient of his for about 15 years. I used to be like the other reviewers that said he explains things well and is very compassionate but then I overheard him yell at his receptionist about his patients one day and say things that were ridiculous! I asked the girls working about it because I didn’t want to see him after that! They said he does that all the time! I used to think of him as compassionate until that day.
Whoever answers the phone now is a nightmare to deal with, but that’s probably just because of the instructions given to her by Dr Wherry.
My biggest complaint and disappointment is that after all this time I couldn’t count on Dr Wherry to help me or a family member when we needed his experience and knowledge the most! So sad… are these people there to help people or not?

Working with Dr. Wherry has my best personal physician experience to date. While I lived in the area (about 6 years) he provided outstanding care. I never felt rushed on my visits and he provided as much or as little information and context as I needed to feel comfortable and informed. Great office staff as well. The Pleasanton location is the only one I visited and I found it quite nice.

Highly recommend Dr Wherry. He is very intelligent, keeps up to date on all the latest medical news, and spends a lot of time with his patients. He has a rare combination of both smarts and people skills that are so important in medicine.

Great guy, great doctor. He listens and remembers and cares. Best GP I’ve ever had. I highly recommend him.

I was Dr. Wherry’s patient for several years and only stopped seeing him because I moved out of state. I always knew he was a great doctor but I am even more aware of it now that I am trying to find a doctor in my new area of residence. As has been said in other reviews, Dr. Wherry answers all questions fully and explains everything in detail. He is always open and explains why he is asking any questions. He addressed every concern I brought up in every visit. I never felt that he was being secretive or closed off. Our interactions were always positive and I never felt he was judging me. I give him an A+. Wish me luck. I can’t try out too many doctors or I will get known as a «difficult» patient – LOL! Dr. Wherry is not easy to replace!

He has been my doctor for me, wife and son for 6 yrs now. Great guy. Does not rush your visit with him. Will answer all your questions and does not disappear out of the room when you turn your back like other doctors I had. He is always helpful and gives lots of advice. Best doctor for family care I have ever had.
Michael from Pleasanton CA

I’ve been seeing Dr. Wherry for at least five years now, and he’s the best GP I’ve had in at least 15 years. He’s very friendly, (perhaps a bit nerdy and quirky… though I find that kind of endearing). And he’s definitely super, super knowledgable! He takes his time and listens, and then really goes into detail explaining his diagnoses and the medicine he’s rx’ing. He has sat and talked with me on occasion for over an hour – not once but multiple times. After years and years of bad doctors, I don’t trust a lot of them, but Dr. Wherry has my respect and trust!