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James Oberwetter, MD, PhD

Internal Medicine, Endocrinology

Accepts New Patients
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About James Oberwetter, MD, PhD

Dr. Oberwetter is board-certified in endocrinology and psychiatry. He incorporates his psychiatric knowledge and experience into his treatment plans for his endocrine patients.

Dr. Oberwetter relishes good relationships with his patients. He gets to know them as individuals and helps them understand their medical issues so they can help themselves.

Dr. Oberwetter grew up in Houston. He has always loved Central Texas and is happy to have the opportunity to live and work in the Hill Country. He believes in the value of regular exercise, a likely topic during an office visit.

In his free time, Dr. Oberwetter is an avid hiker and finds reading on his back porch relaxing.



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdolescents (ages 12-18), Geriatrics, Adults
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Taylor
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Choice POS II
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - HMO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Select
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - QPOS
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Accepts New Patients
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Acces
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - LocalPlusIN
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Humana Preferred
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Accepts New Patients
Humana - National POS
Accepts New Patients
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
Accepts New Patients
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
Accepts New Patients
Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

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Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Baylor College of Medicine (1987)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine (1990)
  • Fellowship: Clinical Endocrinology, University of Colorado School of Medicine - Denver (1991)
  • Fellowship: Research Endocrinology, University of Colorado School of Medicine - Denver (1993)
  • Residency: Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine - Denver (1999)
Certifications
  • Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Psychiatry
  • Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism - American Board of Internal Med/Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (193) for James Oberwetter, MD, PhD

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Sep 14, 2023
I enjoyed this visit the MD was very informative and took the time to answer all my concerns and questions.
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Sep 12, 2023
Took great care & time w/me
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Sep 11, 2023
He communicates clearly and thoroughly.
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Sep 6, 2023
I like Dr. Oberwetter. He took a lot of time with me. Answered my question and even drew pictures to help explain what he was talking about.
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Sep 5, 2023
New patient, but he seems to be very knowlegble
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Sep 1, 2023
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Aug 31, 2023
Excellent listener! Pleasant to talk with and always provides a good course of next steps and treatment
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Aug 31, 2023
Friendly yet professional, tells me if my condition has gotten better or worse in language I can understand.
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Aug 25, 2023
Very good Doctor
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Aug 23, 2023
He cares and listens to every word! I need him to help me with my diabetes!
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Aug 21, 2023
Excellent
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Aug 18, 2023
He's very concerned and aware of my conditions. Good advice
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Aug 17, 2023
Doctor's care was good. Front office care was an adequate.
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Aug 17, 2023
He was attentive, answered all my questions and gave me excellent advice.
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Aug 15, 2023
My doctor spent a lot of time answering my questions and made me feel very comfortable.
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Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Oberwetter heard my case with attention and as an experienced doctor was not a bit surprised with what I narrated. Very understanding.
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Aug 15, 2023
Excellent patient management skills. Extremely knowledgeable.
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Aug 12, 2023
Clear explanations, very helpful. Inspires confidence
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Aug 12, 2023
Excellent Doctor was very good, he took his time to explain things to me when question superb
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Aug 12, 2023
Good conversation, took the time to answer all my questions with details
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Aug 12, 2023
He addresses all issues you have and really listens to your problems
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Aug 11, 2023
Attentive explained everything to where it was clearly understood
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Aug 10, 2023
Dr Oberwetter was very friendly, knowledgeable & thorough with his examination, questions and explanations. A really great professional who took his time to make sure I would be taken care of properly. A true 10!!!
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Aug 10, 2023
He is very patient with me and tries to answer all my questions and I have a lot. He always puts my mind at ease and makes sure I am clear about what's going on and what we are going to do about it. I really like and appreciate all he does to explain everything.
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Aug 5, 2023
Dr Oberwetter was so patient and interactive. I seriously have never had such an amazing experience
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Aug 3, 2023
He was knowledgeable, helpful, and diligent
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Aug 3, 2023
He is kind, good listener, joyful and competent.
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Aug 2, 2023
Dr. Oberwetter makes me feel safe, respected, heard and validated. He is committed to exploring options and taking the time to listen, educate and collaborate with patients.
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Jul 29, 2023
Had a really good experience with Dr Oberwetter. He explained to me in detail what's happening to my thyroid and used simple analogy to make sure I fully understand how it functions. I appreciate that he took time to listen and made sure all my questions were answered. And he was very honest and seemed to care about his patients. I would definitely recommend him to a friend or family.
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Jul 27, 2023
Good info
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Jul 27, 2023
Dr O is very pleasant and always establishes a good plan of care. Is very thorough in answering questions & very informative.
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Jul 26, 2023
Dr. Oberwetter immediately made me feel comfortable he took the time to explain everything in great detail. It's obvious that he truly cares about his patients.
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Jul 20, 2023
He is Knowledgeable
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Jul 15, 2023
He is a very friendly doctor and he cares about his patience
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Jul 13, 2023
We were referred to this doctor by our oncologist to get something for testosterone but the doctor said Jim would be in danger of more blood clots and sent is on our way.
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Jul 12, 2023
We loved that He explained everything in detail and answered all our questions and concerns. He was also very nice and friendly
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Jul 9, 2023
Great experience all around.
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Jul 8, 2023
Great guy
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Jul 7, 2023
Caring with a sense of humor
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Jul 6, 2023
Very accommodating to a patient that has severe white coat anxiety. Takes his time and explains test results and potential causes. Very thorough.
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Jul 6, 2023
Love Dr O!
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Jul 6, 2023
Dr Oberwetter explains pained things clearly. He took the time to explain my situation and answered all of my questions. Never at any time did I feel rushed.
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Jul 5, 2023
Great
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Jul 5, 2023
Dr. Oberwetter was thorough, he answered all my questions, and didn't seem rushed to complete the appointment.
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Jun 30, 2023
Explained everything extremely well and made sure I understood and made sure he got all the information and was very kind
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Jun 29, 2023
Took time& was patient with questions.
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Jun 22, 2023
Takes time to answer questions, personable.
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Jun 22, 2023
Great dr the best !!!!-
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Jun 22, 2023
Very good communicator, good bedside manner, and knowledgeable
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Jun 20, 2023
Great interaction, trusted provider
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Jun 19, 2023
Very friendly and patient and answered all my questions
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Jun 16, 2023
Very knowledgeable, helpful, kind & understanding.
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Jun 15, 2023
Everyone was great! Dr had some great advice!
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Jun 15, 2023
He was very nice and friendly but sometimes I thought he talked a little too fast and I had trouble keeping up but otherwise all was good.
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Jun 13, 2023
He was great. Friendly, informative, and enjoyable
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Jun 9, 2023
Dr. Oberwetter is a true professional and focused on the patient. He's innovative and creative which is rare.
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Jun 5, 2023
The doctor is very personable and knowledgeable. He takes extra time to explain and educate and is responsive to patient concerns.
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Jun 4, 2023
He is just the best. Very knowledgeable, genuinely cares and very patient
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Jun 1, 2023
Wonderful experience. Dr.Oberwetter is a great listener and gave me a lot of confidence in my treatment plan. He took my future plans into account and addressed all of my concerns.
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May 26, 2023
Consistantly a good experience
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May 23, 2023
He was thorough in answering my question! Such a great physician!
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May 23, 2023
He listens, he is encouraging and empowers you all at the same time! Diabetes can be a challenge at times.
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May 20, 2023
I really appreciate Dr. Oberwetter's approach. He and his staff are very friendly. Dr. Oberwetter has always taken the time to explain tests, results, issues in a way that is easy to understand.
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May 19, 2023
The first visit went well.
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May 17, 2023
Thorough, attentive, considerate. And completely competent
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May 13, 2023
He took his time with me and explained everything to me clearly
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May 11, 2023
The doctor was very attentive to my needs and my questions. He seemed to be very knowledgable about diabetes and diabetes related information.
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May 11, 2023
I am extremely happy with my dr care, however, everything else is not good as far as billing and scheduling goes with the Baylor Scott and White system. I was miss scheduled for the wrong doctor, I am a cash paying customer and was told one amount when I was there, and recieved a surprise bill for another amount after the fact. I will be looking to move to a more transparent provider which is unfortunate because I really like Dr. Oberwetter.
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May 11, 2023
The Doctor was great and had an extremely fun personality.
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May 9, 2023
Very thorough. Answered all questions
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May 7, 2023
Doc O made me feel so comfortable and he is very knowledgeable about endocrinology I truly cannot wait until I visit him again!! BEST DOC EVER
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May 4, 2023
Personable, competent, very thorough and answered all our questions completely.
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May 4, 2023
He was kind, professional, and really listend to my issues. He knew all about what I needed. He is the best doctor I have seen in a very very long time!
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May 3, 2023
I feel comfortable talking to him about my issues and he doesn't rush or make you feel like your just another dollar.
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Apr 28, 2023
He doesn't rush through the appointment, he generally wants to know how thing are. He shows real concern for his patients.
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Apr 28, 2023
Very informative and to the point
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Apr 27, 2023
He is a brilliant doctor with an excellent bedside manner!
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Apr 27, 2023
Dr O is solid!
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Apr 26, 2023
Although he wasn't able to help me, he was very kind and took time to listen to me and take all my symptoms into account
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Apr 25, 2023
He listened and provided a plan. I felt heard.
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Apr 24, 2023
He is professional and a good listener and explains things clearly. Thanks.
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Apr 21, 2023
Wonderful personality, got his message across with humor, clearly knows his medicine
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Apr 21, 2023
Very knowledgeable
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Apr 20, 2023
Very informative and personable
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Apr 20, 2023
Knowledgable with excellent patient care and communication skills.
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Apr 20, 2023
He was very caring & knowledgeable. Took time to explain everything very well.
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Apr 19, 2023
He is always patient and explains things thoroughly with me. He answers all my questions with concern and makes feel comfortable.
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Apr 17, 2023
He is kind, makes easy environment to talk and covers all the questions.
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Apr 16, 2023
Dr Oberwetter is a great physician! He was very thorough and wanted to make Al questions had been answered.
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Apr 14, 2023
Dr. Oberwetter listened well and didn't rush my visit.
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Apr 13, 2023
Dr. Oberwetter was very caring and informative about my condition.
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Apr 12, 2023
He was absolutely amazing. Took his time to explain different issues and possibilities. My wife was with me during the visit and was also impressed with him.
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Apr 11, 2023
Good
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Apr 11, 2023
Dr.Oberwetter is very professional, personable and answered all my questions in a way that I could understand.
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Apr 11, 2023
Dr. Oberwetter is interested and concerned with my life. He is reliable and kind, as well as brilliant.
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Apr 9, 2023
Dr O is very courteous, nice and informative. I feel like he really rakes time with his patients to listen and determine the appropriate care.
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Apr 7, 2023
Listened to all my concerns, explained pros and cons of different approaches, carefully recorded my history of treatment, followed up by finding some past records and called me the next day to talk about a treatment to try and set up a follow up appointment.
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Apr 6, 2023
Knowledgeable, kind, explains everything very well, follows up, gives the patient confidence.
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Apr 6, 2023
Unrushed, knowledgeable, confidence-inspiring
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Apr 3, 2023
Dr. Oberwetter spent time with me since I'm a new patient to inform me on any questions I had on my treatment - this is rare patient care to me - generally my questions are dismissed as unnecessary to my care. I thank him for his patience and letting me be a part of my treatment.
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Mar 30, 2023
He is a "Rock Star"!
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