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Sara Whetstone, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology • Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology Mount Zion
415-353-3400
Portrait of Sara Whetstone
Portrait of Sara Whetstone
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Sara Whetstone, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology • Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology Mount Zion
415-353-3400

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About me

Dr. Sara Whetstone is an obstetrician and gynecologist whose specialties include family planning and fibroids. She has particular interests in caring for underserved women, health disparities, workforce diversity, patient-centered care and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Whetstone is also interested in medical education, and she serves as an instructor on patient care in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences for the UCSF School of Medicine. She is also the director of the obstetrics and gynecology residency program.

She earned her medical degree at Yale School of Medicine, where she also completed a master of health science degree. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Residency

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Internship

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, Yale University School of Medicine

My expertise

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    33 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 10, 2025

      Dr Whetstone is a phenomenal doctor.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 3, 2025

      Dr. Whetstone was great! She truly took the time to listen to my husband & I's concerns & gave us transparent answers. Looking forward to seeing Dr. Whetstone in the future !

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 16, 2025

      Dr Whetstone is great.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 8, 2025

      Dr. Whetstone spends the time with her patients to ensure all questions and concerns are answered. She genuinely cares about her patients well being. She is very informative about treatment plans and provides options to her patients. Highly recommend!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 17, 2025

      My dr is always helpful understanding knowledgeable and extra assistance with the front desk to call and make arrangements to get me set up with scheduling appointments in women's health physical therapy and urogynocology because of the setback and getting the other debts to understand my insurance getting the authorization for my following appts. I have been denied for over a year from. Appreciate them taking the time to call on the phone to generate services and making my life better.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 31, 2025

      My visit with Dr. Whetstone was by far the most pleasant experience I've ever had during a medical visit. She acknowledged my needs, concerns, and goals while providing further clarity that was extremely insightful. Her thorough breakdown of my options, which she so generously and kindly wrote down in a paper that she gave me, was the most transparent and comprehensible medical advise I've ever received across the board. What I particularly appreciated about Dr. Whetstone was her intuitive perception, often preempting precisely my next question and offering me numbing cream for my ultrasound appointment. As my chart shows, I presented with unusually high blood pressure due to my overwhelming anxiety and malaise about the visit, which is also why I had a friend accompany me for the appointment. At the end of the appointment, the nurse checked my blood pressure and it had stabilized significantly. I left the appointment with the greatest sense of ease, gratitude for being heard, full understanding, and tangible next steps. My friend who was with me remarked that they would immediately be looking into switching their provider to Dr. Whetstone. I'm beyond grateful for Dr. Whetstone and only wish she could be my doctor for all my medical concerns!

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