
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Joan Marie Gori Harter
About The Provider
Joan Harter, MD, is board certified by the American Academy of Internal Medicine. She completed her Bachelor of Science in mathematics and genetics at the University of California, Davis in Davis, California. She went on to complete her medical degree, internship and residency at the University of California Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, California.
Dr. Harter brings extensive experience to her practice and is passionate about creating an individualized approach to patient care.
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Primary Care: Adventist Health
- 5125 Skyway, Floor 2, Paradise, CA 95969
- Get Directions
- phone: 530-872-2000
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: University of California Davis School of Medicine
- Internship Program: Univ of CA Davis Medical Center
- Residency Program: Univ of CA Davis Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1988
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- CA Health & Wellness
- Cigna
- Coventry (AHCL)
- HealthSmart (AHCL)
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Network by Design (AHCL)
- Nivano (AHCL)
- Pacific Foundation for MC (AHCL)
- Partnership Health Plan (AHCL)
- Tricare
- TriWest
- TRPN (AHCL)
- UHC
- Western Growers (AHCL) (AHSR)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
228 ratings, 51 reviewsOur providers are at the heart of delivering whole-person care. We encourage patients to share their experiences through a patient satisfaction survey they receive following visits. Provider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to provider-focused questions in this survey. Please see the provider’s star rating and patient reviews below. Thank you for giving Adventist Health the opportunity to support your best health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
I've delt with Dr. Harter for years she's so knowageable ,about me. And that really makes me very confident as bout my health she cares about each situation and knowst history so I know she doesn't just hurry me along she explains in detail my options according to all of my illnesses .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
Dr Harter, excellent and exceptional. Very different from another hospital Listened with empathy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Provider listened.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
My DR Joan harter actually sits and talks and listens to everything I have to say and has always fixed all my problems.I have been with DR harter for 20 plus years she is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
She listens to what I have to say wasn't rushing to leave the room like I had experience perviously
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr Harter is the BEST. Never judgmental or condescending. Perceptive, supportive guidance. I couldn't ask for more.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
Dr. Harter is so great and always takes the time to. Care about all my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Never had a complaint.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Very kind and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
She's the best drnin this entire area
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr Harter is truly a gift!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Harter is always so helpful, listens carefully answers all questions, explains everything, I think she generally cares and I wish I had her for my Dr. Long ago.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr. Harter is amazing! She is thorough and a good listener. She takes very good care of me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Harter and attending nurse were above excellent, very caring and thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
I've had many doctors in my 79 years. Dr Harter has the best "bedside" manner of any doctor I've ever had. This is so important in communicating one's condition and needs to a doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Very kind and knowledgeable. She cares. I feel blessed to find such a wonderful Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
She speaks to you so that you understand what what is really going on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
I absolutely adore Dr. Harter. She has helped me through so much. She is one of the best Doctors. An I have recommended several people to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr Harter is in such demand due to how wonderful and caring she is. She addresses all health issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Very caring, and paid attention to every details!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Harter is amazing. She worked with me and now my health is much better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
My provider is amazing! Have truly never had such a smart, caring Dr. Dr Harter is an amazing Dr and human. I am so lucky
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
I love the MD. She listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
My new Dr calmed my worries, she listens and responds great. It really helps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr. Harter Is easy to talk to, pleasant personality, and takes a real interest in any problem I might discuss.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
I recommend her to all of my friends and family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Honestly the best care I've ever gotten has been with this Dr. Truly so so grateful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Harter is an excellent doctor. Not only very knowledgeable but very kind and caring. She addressed all my medical needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
Dr. Harter is a good listener and will address each concern or question I have
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Joan was very attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Harter is amazing she really listens and tries to cover what is really wrong..she is helping me alot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
She is a wonderful and caring Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr. Harter took her time to listen, go over reports and answer any questions that I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Harter is an excellent listener and bases her recommendations and treatment on each patient's unique history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr Harter listens and really seems to care about you and your health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr Harter is the best doctor I've ever had always helping me and I want my niece to have her as a doctor also
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr Harter is beyond Excellent. At 64, she is one of the best Doctors I've ever had. She is extremely thorough and listened to my needs or concerns and met each one with informed and thoughtful professionalism and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
She was excellent. Went above and beyond any doctor or nurse practitioner I ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr Harter is beyond excellent exceptional MD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Doctor is amazing! I am blessed to have her as my provider. She truly listens. And she is so knowledgable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr. Harter makes me feel there is hope...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
The visit was highly productive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Joan comes in we discuss my health and direction of treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
I love the way Dr. Harter prepares for her patients prior to their visit. I feel she knows my health issues and is on top of them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
Following my appointment, Dr. Harter called me after hours to give me news that she had thoroughly researched a potential concern. The good news was that all the records she read showed all was well. Dr. Harter cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Having my Dr. Be so attentive makes a big difference for me. Our conversations helps to make sharing my health needs comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
My dr is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
My experience with Dr Harter was very positive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Have already recommended Dr Harter to several friends and relatives
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
My daughter is going to start seeing her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
I would recommend Harter. She listens and she cares.