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Dr. Donald Westbie, MD

Dr. Donald Westbie, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Westbie, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Sonora, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Westbie has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1970. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist Health Sonora and Mark Twain Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

680 Guzzi Ln Ste 201 Sonora, CA 95370

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Westbie is affiliated with Adventist Health Sonora Sonora, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Westbie specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Westbie's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westbie

3.5
24 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 star
54%
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4 star
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3 star
13%
13%
2 star
8%
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1 star
25%
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Dr. Westbie was amazing. He was so nice, took his time with me to make sure all my questions and concerns were answered and was very punctual.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2025
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Took time and answered my questions
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2025
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Dr.Westbie is a very attentive doctor. He makes me feel confident that he will resolve my medical issues.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 11, 2024
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Once again, Dr. Westbie's astute dx/ddx skills, coupled with his kind, compassionate and empathetic concerns have helped give me peace of mind and confidence of care.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 23, 2024
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Will recomend anyone to come there.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 24, 2024
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The Doctor is very good at listening and asking me questions about all my symptoms he's a great doctor
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 29, 2024
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Dr Westbie always listens and discusses things with me
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 20, 2024
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Dr.Westbie is an excellent doctor always has been always will be
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2024
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Covid vaccine
Dr. Westbie is a good doctor, but he refused to see me because I refused to get the Covid vaccine. I don’t trust this Covid vaccine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 03, 2022
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Doctor Westbie is a very caring, thorough Physician. I was referred to him by Margaret Jacobs PA because my Blood sugar was out of control. Since being seen by Doctor Westbie, my A1C has dropped and I am doing better
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ms Rusty Bell – Mar 28, 2021
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I was recently diagnosed type 1 diabetic and couldn’t get any real help from anyone until I met Dr. westbie. He’s amazing. He really helped me when I thought no one could or would.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kellybean – Feb 09, 2021
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This doctor is totally terrible. Don't go there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 08, 2020
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I have no idea what Dr. Westbie is like, however the fact that he would refuse to see me based on what ever the rude receptionist that was condescending and hung up on me because she didn't like me being a little upset about them cancelling my appointment the day before I was supposed to go and at the very last minute after they were closed so I couldn't even call back to speak to someone else. It was my word against hers and now he refused to take me as a patient because of this situation. I have never been refused to be seen for a serious medical need as I am a type one diabetic trying to gain better control and he is my only option all I have to say is WOW karen and Dr. Westbie for putting me though emotional turmoil and compromising my health needs because your receptionist didn't like that I told her she shouldn't be condescending to upset patients that are being majorly inconvenienced after waiting two months for this appointment. It is really sad. thanks karen!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jacquelyne Mills – Oct 22, 2019
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Dr Westbie is a caring doctor who puts me at ease when I go to him for my appointments. He takes the time to listen to my concerns, to answer my questions, to help me find answers. He will be missed when he goes into retirement. Finding another doctor who I trust the way I do Dr Westbie will be a challenge I don’t look forward to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Linda N. in Sonora, CA – Jun 19, 2018
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My husband and I see Dr. Westbie and he is a very caring Doctor. Deedee, his nurse is amazing and takes care to listen to your questions and concerns. I totally agree with the previous review that the rest of their staff need some training to be friendly and courteous to their patients. They are not!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Sonora, CA – May 08, 2017
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I absolutely love Dr Westbie He is always smiling ... He has gotten my diabetes under control first doctor to ever do that, He goes above and beyond ... Thank you Dr Westbie :)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Ozzyzma in Sonora, CA – Feb 09, 2017
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DR Westbie is find caring doc. His nurse DEDE is excellent. The rest of office staff is very cooled and completely unprofessional and should be removed or trained to understand that they are there to help the patients not to control there lives. There telephone demeanor is rude and condescending. If not be able to short circuit the phone operator I would change to another doctor. I hope my comments are taken series and some action would be taken.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Copperopolis, CA – Sep 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Donald Westbie, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Sonora, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Westbie has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine...read more
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • Us Naval Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1971
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Sierra Internal Medicine680 Guzzi Ln Ste 201 Sonora, CA 95370
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Adventist Health Sonora193 Fairview Ln Sonora, CA 95370
2

Practice

Specialty Care Adventist Health Sonora193 Fairview Ln Ste C Sonora, CA 95370
3

Practice

Sonora Community Hospital445 S Main St Angels Camp, CA 95222
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mark Twain Medical Center

    768 Mountain Ranch Rd
    San Andreas, CA 95249

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adventist Health Sonora

    1000 Greenley Rd
    Sonora, CA 95370
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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