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Dr. William Stern, MD

Dr. William Stern, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. William Stern, MD is a gastroenterologist in Rockville, MD and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stern has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1977. He is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

9420 Key West Ave Ste 202 Rockville, MD 20850
Telehealth available

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  • Above average experience
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  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Stern's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stern

4.4

43 ratings, 14 with a written review
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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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Cynthia Apodaca – Apr 26, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Dalila Lugo-Rovens – Jan 31, 2020
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What could be improved
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May 22, 2019
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What could be improved
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Apr 29, 2019
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Mar 14, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Shailee Upadhyay in MD – Jul 27, 2018
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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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Hayford in Silver Spring, MD – Mar 21, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Julia Sloan in Gaithersburg – Nov 02, 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
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Clarksville, MD – May 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Michael in Olney, MD – Feb 08, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Lissa in Zionville, NC – Nov 21, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Bryan K in Middletown, MD – Aug 27, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Rachel T in Olney, MD – Apr 27, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Gaithersburg, MD – Apr 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Capital Digestive Care offers the greatest collective experience in the area and the most accessible care. 
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Va Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982
  • George Washington University

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • George Washington University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1977
  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

    Undergraduate School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Practice

    Ruth M. Jacobs MD LLC9420 Key West Ave Ste 202 Rockville, MD 20850
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    Montgomery Anesthesia Care LLC15005 Shady Grove Rd Ste 200 Rockville, MD 20850
    2
    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center9901 Medical Center Dr Rockville, MD 20850
    3

    Practice

    Capital Digestive Care LLC15001 Shady Grove Rd Ste 300 Rockville, MD 20850
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 7:45am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 7:45am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 7:45am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 7:45am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 7:45am - 4:30pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

      9901 Medical Center Dr
      Rockville, MD 20850
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

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