Teresa Bridget Whitley, MD
Internal Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18+
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Teresa Bridget Whitley
Professional Statement
I feel that caring for patients is a partnership. The patient is in charge of their life and wellbeing and I am here to work with them and give them the best advice to manage their health. I want to help the patient to take control of their health needs.
As an internal medicine doctor, I see adult patients age 18 and up, and I help them to manage chronic conditions so that they don't end up in the hospital. These conditions might include diabetes, thyroid conditions, heart and lung disorders and high blood pressure. I chose to become a doctor and to focus on internal medicine, because I looked at it as a career field where I could really see the reason for doing what I do. I had doctors in my family who were great role models for that focus.
Based on feedback from my patients, I believe I am a good listener. They tell me that they feel I am a calming person who makes them feel better. Sometimes just being able to talk to your doctor can be a relief. I am a knowledgeable physician and try to keep up on all the latest innovations but if there is something I don't know, I am not afraid to consult with my colleagues or do the research.
What I like best about my field of medicine is that I get to see my patients over a long period of time and we are able to develop relationships. Typically when I first meet a patient, I want to spend time getting to know them. We go over their medical background, of course, but I want to get a sense of what they are dealing with and what their health needs are. I feel happiest in my work when I see somebody with a difficult problem and health issue and they leave saying they feel reassured.
When I am not working, I stay healthy by walking my dog every day and going to the gym to do yoga, which is very calming. I like reading and I am usually busy because I have three children.
Physician Practice Organization
NorthBay Health
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Locations
- NorthBay Health Primary Care: Vacaville
- 421 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville, CA 95687
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- phone: 707-646-5500
Clinical Interests
Women's Health, Holistic care, Internal Medicine, OBGYN, Family Practice, Weight Loss, Skin CareExpertise
Education
- Residency: University of CA Davis Medical Center - Medical Staff Office, Internal Medicine, 1999
- Internship: Alameda County Medical Center - Highland (10 yrs+), Internal Medicine, 1997
- Medical Education: University of Cambridge, 1989
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999
Insurance
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO (specialty referral only)
- Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO) Medicare Advantage
- Anthem MediBlue Dual Access (PPO D-SNP)(Medicare/Medi-Cal)
- Anthem Medical Local Preferred Provider Organization (LPPO). (Out-of-state Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO)
- Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan (specialty referral only)
- CalPERS: Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
- CalPERS: PERS Platinum (PPO) and PERS Gold (PPO)
- CHAMPVA
- Compass Rose Plan
- Covered California: Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Covered California: Blue Shield HMO
- Covered California: Western Health Advantage
- FEHB: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- GEHA PPO Plans
- Health Smart POS
- Health Smart PPO
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Partnership HealthPlan of CA (Currently not accepting new patients for Primary Care)
- TRICARE (includes TRICARE for Life)
- UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Focus (HMO-POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Employer Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Assure (HMO)
- Western Health Advantage
- Western Health Advantage MyCare & MyCare Plus
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
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