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Dr. James Gracer, MD

Dr. James Gracer, MD

Internal Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Gracer, MD is an internist in Orinda, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1976.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

7 Santa Maria Way Orinda, CA 94563

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Gracer specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Psychiatry. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Gracer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gracer

3.9
13 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
23%
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RUINED MY LIFE AND I’M FROM A FAMILY OF MDs
Dr. Gracer could care less about his patients. Don’t let him put you on something addictive. He doesn’t tell you and then when you ask to get off of the drug that never helped at all such as Duloxetine (anything in that class of drugs and we can’t even mention the BRAND NAME on this site) He just tells you to stop taking it, which most of us KNOW is not a good idea. I was on the lowest dose and I did exactly as he instructed even though I asked if that was safe to do. I ended up with discontinuation symptoms that make me feel like I’m on a boat 24,7. Because of this CONSTANT basically feeling like I’m living within a gyroscope that just keeps moving constantly, I can’t even walk without a cane. I’ve already had a serious fall and even the best doctors (UCSF) can’t find a solution. I’ve worked hard all my life starting in the beginning at Accenture. Don’t trust sites that have only positive reviews. He pays to have the negative ones scrubbed. If you’re seeing him, DON’T TRUST HIM.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Mar 15, 2025
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He's great. I've been seeing him for ten years. I recommend him to everyone. He's thoughtful and he listens. He doesn't have those crochets that many psychiatrists seem to have. By that I guess I mean egomania that comes out in little ways, so that they have to give you a little problem sometimes when things are going well with the medications. He just isn't like that, he's just straightforward.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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ginger wentworth – Aug 26, 2021
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very smart, easy to talk with, just no bs, able to get right into helping
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 24, 2021
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I saw dr graver for years. One time he switched me to a new med and i did not react well to it. It made me suicidal. I went to see him in an emergency appointment right before he was to go on vacation. He completely ignored my concerns and said to continue. I went home and overdosed. I’m he knew he screwed up because I never heard from him again when he returned from vacation.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Sep 07, 2020
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About Me

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Dr. James Gracer, MD is an internist in Orinda, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1976.
  • Internal Medicine

  • Psychiatry

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  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

James S Gracer MD MC7 Santa Maria Way Orinda, CA 94563
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