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By Azadeh Nasseh, MD Department of Internal Medicine Menopause is a natural part of aging and signals the end of a woman’s reproductive...
It was an introductory science class while attending Brown University that helped Dr. David Stein develop an interest in medicine. “I took a class on the brain and that really opened up my fascination with the human body and my interest in becoming a doctor,” he explains. “I also volunteered at the Rhode Island Free Clinic and worked for a few global health organizations. I think that really helped show me that I would enjoy the responsibility of being a physician and making medicine my career.”
As an internist, Dr. Stein enjoys being able to analyze a patient’s health and integrate their complex medical needs into one clear picture. “As an internist, preventative medicine and integrated care is really at the heart of what I do. Some of my main clinical interests include weight management and diabetes prevention with my patients. I also enjoy working closely with nurse educators on diabetes care. It’s a very complex disease, but one that proper care can have a real impact on.”
Dr. Stein says he also has experience treating patients with substance use disorders. “Working in a city hospital, I had a lot of exposure to patients trying to overcome substance use. This type of care also heavily depends on psychiatry and behavioral health. I believe patients really need an ongoing, long-term relationship with a provider to overcome a condition like substance abuse.”
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Stein had a chance to practice telemedicine and found it can really enhance care. “There’s no doubt that telemedicine has been a very big development in healthcare. People are very busy these days and if you can receive care without coming to the doctor’s office it can make things much easier. Telemedicine works well for a lot of patients, especially for follow-up care. Seeing a patient more often can really be beneficial for them.”
One of the things that Dr. Stein enjoys the most about being a doctor is making a difference in a patient’s life. “That’s what gets me out of bed in the morning. If I can reassure one patient or fix one problem in the office…it really makes everything worthwhile.”
In his spare time Dr. Stein enjoys swimming, kayaking and visiting national parks. International cooking is also something that he really loves (especially Indian and Chinese) and he loves to post his latest creations on Instagram.
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This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Stein has a great bed side manner' and obviously is technically excellent. I'm very fortunate to have Dr Stein as my new PCP.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Stein is so warm, and he always answers all my questions thoroughly and makes sure I understand everything before the appointment is over. He's wonderful.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
*Dr. Stein is very compassionate; listens carefully; looks at computer some of the time while going over symptoms but makes more eye contact for most of visit.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I was very happy with my experience, and the medicine I was prescribed has been enormously helpful
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I feel Dr. Stein listens to my concerns and responds without rushing me and he puts my health and safety first. Thankful that he is my PCP.
This patient rated the doctor 4 out of 5 stars.
For a normal physical examination, it felt a little less than what I am normally used to when it comes to how much the doctor examines you for a physical. Maybe because the questions that were asked I answered maybe made it so the doctor didn't think examination of certain aspects were needed. It didn't feel as though the doctor was being lazy or not being thorough, but it felt as though some elements of a physical didn't happen which was a little unusual for myself.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Good
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Stein treats me with better care than any primary physician I've worked with. Ever.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Stein showed interest and concern. He explained things in a manner that I could understand.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Doctor was detailed and to the point on my health issues, he changed 1 of my meds that was giving me a problem ,thank you
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Although *Dr. Stein is a recently licensed doctor he is excellent and has a very good "bedside manner."
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Stein was excellent.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Stein is the best!
Internal Medicine
Residency & Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical School: UMass Medical School
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