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Department Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Primary Location Medina Medical Office Building
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Medina Medical Office Building
Primary Location

Medina Medical Office Building

Appointment:
216.445.0700
Fax:
330.721.5798
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2023

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Summa Health System Family Medicine Residency Program
Internal Medicine
Akron, OH
2002

Medical Education - Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine
Akron, OH
1999

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Denise Stern, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 3/22/2024, Dr. Stern has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

361 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

91 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025

Dr Stern is the best GP I have ever had

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Dr Stern is the best doc I've ever had! Great doctor!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Dr Stern is the best!

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

Dr. Stern gets very high marks from me. I appreciate her sense of humor as it makes her very relatable and down to earth.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2025

Dr Stern was very warm and personable while maintaining professionalism.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025

Dr Stern actually listens to my concerns and develops a plan for my overall health care.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Dr. Stern is a very good listener and she is excellent at analyzing symptoms and concerns and then explaining what is going on, options for treatment, etc. Excellent communicator.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Dr.Stern and this Practice is excellent in every way that I can see.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025

Dr. Stern has a very cheerful and upbeat personality. She strives to get to know me as a person and reviews what I have learned from my other doctors. She is very clear with any explanations and never projects a "rushed" demeanor. She clearly shows her patient that she loves being a physician.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025

I had several concerns about a test and Dr. Stern did put my mind at ease. Thank you

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025

Dr Stern was excellent and I believe will be a good match for a PCP for me.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025

Dr. Stern is truly a wonderful and concerned physician. She is so thorough and always looks ahead to the future for my care. I finally found her again after she left her last post and I am grateful that she had space for me with the CC. You and I am lucky to have her!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

All around...great doctor. Listens to your concerns!

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2024

I respect my doctor & her concern for my issues.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024

Dr. Stern listened to all of my concerns and she is very easy to talk to and is very experienced. I'm very happy that I switched to her from Summa.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Dr. Stern is friendly and informative. She is thorough and takes time to explain every step and every test. She listened to my issues.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024

This was my second visit with Dr. Stern and I am extremely satisfied with her expertise, knowledge, and bedside manner. She is personable, cheerful, and helpful. I'm so glad that I chose her as my PCP.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024

I moved to Medina a year and a half ago and was stressed about changing doctors for the first time in a long time. I asked everyone I knew for referrals and I received many regarding Dr. Stern. It ends up that they were excellent referrals. Having excellent health care options in Medina was very important to me and I am very happy with the outcome.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024

Dr Stern is so booked, that I had to book several months out.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024

Dr Stern was quite thorough both at my initial visit and follow-up of care

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024

Dr Stern took the time to discuss my BP issue and prescribe a medication fix that so far is great. She was very thorough and empathetic relating to my current loss of my Wife.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024

Dr.Stern is great

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024

DR.Stern is excellent

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024

I appreciate that Dr. Stern provide all the details when answering my questions.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

New to the CC and Dr Sterns practice. Every interaction makes me feel more comfortable I am where I belong. Dr listens.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Dr. Stern is an excellent doctor. She is always courteous, caring, respectful and friendly. She always spends plenty of time with me, never rushed. I am not just another "number" to her, but a patient she genuinely cares about. She has been my doctor about 20 years and I followed her to the Clinic from UH.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Dr. Stern is excellent in every way, that's why 5* across the board.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

My doctor is smart, professional, to the point, with dry wit that shows her humor. I like her.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Love Dr Stern she is amazing

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

I hesitate to recommend her to others only because it's already very difficult to schedule appointments with her. Apparently everyone she sees appreciates her as much as I do.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

Dr. Stern is the BEST! I was with her for about 22 years at UH, which was five minutes from my house. I now gladly drive 30 minutes to see her at CCF. Cannot say enough great things about her!

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

One of the best Dr I have had

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Dr stern was very through and took as much time as I needef

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

I really like the doctor. She listened to everything and was very friendly. I look forward to her being my primary care doctor for the future. She made me feel very comfortable.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

I am very comfortable with Dr. Stern. She communicates so I can understand the problems I'm experiencing. She took more time than most do & I appreciated that.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

This was my 2nd visit with Dr. Stern & I am very comfortable with her.

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024

Dr. Stern is wonderful. She Is thorough with her questions and exam. She gives an excellent explanation which Is easy to understand. She asked multiple times about my opinion and if I had any questions. Great physician!

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

This was my first appointment with Dr Stern, she took time with me to get to know me personally and my medical history.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

Excellent visit. Dr Stern was professional, caring, and friendly. She also took her time to be sure my questions were answered. She slso reviewd the other CC specialists I see to be sure to have a total perspective of my health.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

My wife is nowing to have Dr Stern as her PCP based on my great experience.

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024

Dr. Stern is very thorough and caring.

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024

Provider had looked at my chart before she entered the room. She was able to answer my questions an advise me on my care.

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024

As a new patient, getting scheduled for the first visit was a little delayed because the first date scheduled was cancelled by the doctor's office and then nothing was available until almost three months later. However, I am glad I waited because I really like Dr. Stern. She was very pleasant and thorough and even apologetic for delay in the scheduling.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Wonderful Dr. & nurses

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024

She was very nice and helpful was able to get referrals that I needed and a follow up after making some appointments.

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024

Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024

Dr. Denise Stern is an excellent doctor. I followed her to the Clinic from UH. She is kind, personable, caring,and puts you at ease immediately.

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2024

She was great!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024

It just took an awful long time from the day I called for an appointment until I actually got in to see the doctor.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024

Cleveland Clinic is excellent in every way, especially the high quality Physicians in every specialty. I'm always impressed by CC at every encounter, regardless of location.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024

Dr Stern is an exceptional provider !

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Had made appt a year ago to see "my" doctor. Was contacted in Feb to reschedule because he would be unavailable. Next available appt with hin was an entire year out. I took whomever I could get...

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

I'm a ew patient. I just moved to area. I am very pleased with this doctor and assistant and have already recommended them.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Dr Stern is very concerned about my overall health, very easy to communicate with and I feel that I am listened to and in good hands

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Doctor was running behind and seemed to be rushing to get thru appointment and onto the next patient.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Dr Stern is excellent

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

Superb physician. Very personable and upbeat. She looked at me as she listened to my answers to her questions. It was very evident that she loves being a doctor and genuinely cares for the well being of her patients.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

Terrible administrative process wrapped around a wonderful doctor.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

Wonderful doctor.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

I already recommended Dr Stern to a friend

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

It took a very long time to get an appointment with Dr. Stern. She was definitely worth the wait. Excellent bedside manner This was only my first visit but am looking forward to working with here for all of my healthcare needs.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Dr. Was very personal, attentive, wonderful in listening, empathy, and direct with answers to questions or concerns I had. The BEST physical exam I've had in 30 years from a primary physician. Best decision I made in changing doctors. Highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Dr. Stern is an excellent physician. She always takes time to listen to my concerns. Dr. Stern is also very thorough in her exams. More physicians should be as kind and caring as her. She is a great asset to tge cleveland clinic

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

Very pleased with Dr. Stern and her team.

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Great experience with scheduling for Dr. Stern's office (initial consultation and follow-up visits)

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Dr. Stern and her support staff work seamlessly - from scheduling, to welcome, to initial vitals, to medical consultation/diagnosis to post and follow-up. This is not the case with all providers and think they are outstanding.

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

Dr Stern was very thorough in her meeting with me. I appreciate the detail she covered in answering my questions.

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

This was my first visit with Dr. Stern to establish a new PCP relationship. She was very attentive and responsive to my questions and concerns.

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

Dr. Sterns was wonderful. She listened and took her time to talk to me. I was very knowledgeable of the the reason why I was being seen and new my medical history. I am so glad I found her

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Denise was an excellent doctor she listened to me. She seemed to genuinely care about what I was saying and she walked me through the plan on what all she wanted to look for and check. I was looking for a primary care physician and I'm glad I found her.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Dr. Stern is most compassionate and thorough doctor I have seen in many years!

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Dr.Stern has always been very Professional and caring about my medical issues. I will recommend her to anyone that needs medical treatment.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

I have been a patient of Dr Stern for many years with UH. She is a fantastic physician that I truly trust and respect so am so happy to have found her with CCF.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Dr Stern is outstanding in every way!

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

I travel 30 minutes to have Dr Stern remain my primary care doctor who is exceptional. For all the bluster about excellence, CC as an institution leaves a lot to be desired.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr. Stern was great during my first visit with her. She is extremely thorough and kind. She made me feel very comfortable during my visit and made my concerns feel heard! She also takes action and I really appreciated that!

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

Very good experience overall. Nurse ( I think malkowski was last name. Very good. First visit with the doctor. She saw me as a person. Listened to all my concerns. Very positive experience.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

After describing my visit to my wife, she decided to see Dr Stern as well.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

I was a patient of Dr. Stern for over 20 years at UH, five minutes from my home. When she transferred to CCF in Medina, I didn't think twice about driving 30 minutes to see her there. She is fantastic, as is her new nurse/assistant at CCF. I have no complaints whatsoever. CCF is lucky to have Dr. Stern on their staff!

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Dr. Stern was very caring about my problem. Offered ways to help.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024

Thank you for having such a wonderful provider

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Dr. Stern is everything you could ask for in a doctor.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Dr. Stearn is a phenomenal doctor. I look forward to being with her for many years.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Fantastic experience from call for new patient doctor to scheduled appointment.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Outstanding courtesy and understanding in my adult son with CP health and issues that concerned us. She explained test results and plan of care going forward.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

My first time seeing Dr. Stern. Very professional, thorough, kind and concerned in my well being.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Could not have asked for a better Doctor. My husband and I was very pleased with Dr. Stern!

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Excellent in her trade, glad we made the change in physicians!

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Dr Stern is very thorough and is the best

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

Dr Stern was very professional, kind and concerned about my illness

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Really liked the new doctor Denise Stern

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