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Dr. Thomas Scherer, DO

Dr. Thomas Scherer, DO

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Scherer, DO is a general surgeon in Hanford, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Hanford. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

125 Mall Dr Ste 213 Hanford, CA 93230

Make an Appointment

(559) 537-0290

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Scherer specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Scherer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Scherer

4.2

24 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
13%
13%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
17%
17%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Announced information about me to his entire staff – Feb 20, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Grateful patient – Jan 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Hanford-1 – Nov 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Happy I saw Dr. Scherer – Dec 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lemoore – Sep 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
The surgeon with ANSWERS – Sep 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hanford patient – Feb 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John espinosa in hanford, ca – Feb 26, 2018
There has been no disciplinary actions on this...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hanford, CA – Sep 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Art olguin in Visalia, CA – Feb 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Marion80 in Hanford, CA – Jun 03, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Emery3214 in Hanford, CA – Jan 17, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Treat each patient as you would treat a member of your own family. Compassionate care, striving for excellence. Never settling for second best.

biography

Thomas R. Scherer, DO., FACS -- Board Certified Surgery 1995 to present

Experienced General Surgeon with 30 years in practice. Total performed surgeries to date: Approximately 20,000 procedures. Decorated Peace Time Veteran,...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Thoracic Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Phoenix General Hospital, Az And Midwestern University Chicago

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Doctor's Hospital-columbus, Ohio

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1983

  • Loyola University Of Chicago

    Undergraduate School, 1980

  • Military Duty Flight Surgeon Us Army 1984-1988

American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office125 Mall Dr Ste 213 Hanford, CA 93230
1

Practice

Central Valley General Hospital1025 N Douty St Hanford, CA 93230
2

Practice

Adventist Health Hanford115 Mall Dr Hanford, CA 93230
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health Hanford

    115 Mall Dr
    Hanford, CA 93230
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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