Dr. Dean Stephens, MD

Rheumatology*MaleAge 50

Rheumatology*

Dr. Dean Stephens, MD is a rheumatologist in Savannah, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stephens has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Candler Hospital and Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Dean Stephens, MD

Coastal Rheumatology Associates

5400 Waters Ave Savannah, GA 31404
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

Dr. Stephens is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Stephens specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Stephens' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stephens

4.2

49 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
14%
14%

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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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Judy McCullough – Mar 10, 2025
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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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Scherlie A. Devine – Oct 24, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2023
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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
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jjj – Oct 08, 2022
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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
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Cathy – Dec 03, 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
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Pat S. – Nov 11, 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
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Walter D. Richter – Sep 17, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Rincon – Sep 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
6 people found this helpful
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Savannah, GA – Jun 13, 2018
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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
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Claxton, GA – Apr 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bluffton, SC – Mar 19, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Savannah, GA – Oct 30, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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J. Ward in Okatie, SC – Apr 30, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
11 people found this helpful
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Pooler, GA – Apr 09, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Cynthia Kopf in Guyton,GA – Dec 15, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Savannah, GA – Dec 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vickey Chervenak in Savannah, GA – Jun 16, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Savannah, GA – Mar 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pooler, GA – Mar 14, 2016
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Dr. Dean Stephens, MD is a rheumatologist in Savannah, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stephens has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Augusta University Medical...read more
  • Rheumatology

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Stephens is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Coastal Rheumatology Associates

    Savannah Allergy Associates PC5400 Waters Ave Savannah, GA 31404
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah

      11705 Mercy Blvd
      Savannah, GA 31419
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Candler Hospital

      5353 Reynolds St
      Savannah, GA 31405
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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