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Dr. Michael Wheatley, MD

Dr. Michael Wheatley, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Wheatley, MD is a family medicine physician in Wise, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Holston Valley Medical Center and Lonesome Pine Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

417 W Main St Wise, VA 24293

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Wheatley specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Wheatley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wheatley

3.2
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
46%
46%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
38%
38%

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Information and follow up are lacking
Dr. Wheatley treated a minor issue, but prescribed a strong antibiotic that caused me a lot of problems. When the problems worsened well past my final dose, I contacted his office and was brushed off and told me to take an over-the-counter supplement. I scheduled an appt at which point he ordered some labs. When the results showed a more serious infection, he simply messaged me that he prescribed another antibiotic for me to pick up and begin. I had to do all of the research on the new infection by Googling it, which scared the heck out of us. I completed the second antibiotic but still had issues and scheduled a third appt. When I confronted him about it, he played it off as a very rare side effect, despite multiple other health professionals I'd seen since telling me it was common with the med he first prescribed. I felt as though I wasn't properly cautioned, there was little to no follow up for the second infection, and I was continuously brushed off when I contacted the office.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Dec 12, 2024
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Has been my dr. for years and has always listened carefully to my complaints and given me reasonable answers. If I have questions about what he says, or if I don’t hear (I’m old), he will listen and explain. I also like the fact that he doesn’t talk “down” to me and always treats me as an intelligent adult.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Dec 11, 2022
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Wonderful doctor who really cares about his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 14, 2019
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Very helpful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 16, 2018
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He does not remember from appoint to appoint what he has done for you. He over doses your medicine, and does not catch it till months later. Unless you catch it yourself, by having nasty side affects. He shrugs off things that are wrong with you. He tells you that he does not know how you are still working for a years. Only to tell you after you try to get disabled he won't help you with claim? My whole family has been seeing him for years. We are looking for a new doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
17 others found this helpful
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Donna cox in Pound, VA – May 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Wheatley, MD is a family medicine physician in Wise, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Locations

Practice

1

Practice

Office482 Hawthorne Dr NE Norton, VA 24273
2
Office999 Executive Park Blvd Ste 201 Kingsport, TN 37660
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lonesome Pine Hospital

    1990 Holton Ave E
    Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Pikeville Medical Center

    911 Bypass Rd
    Pikeville, KY 41501

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Holston Valley Medical Center

    130 W Ravine Rd
    Kingsport, TN 37660
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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