Summary

After completing his residency at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Stern went back to home to Needham to practice with his former pediatricians. In addition to helping run a busy suburban practice over the past 28 years, Dr. Stern has been actively involved with the Needham Board of Health, serves as the Needham School Physician, and is a regular instructor at Harvard Medical School. Besides his involvement in the community, Dr. Stern is the proud father of three young adults along with his wife. He is also one of the co-founders of the non-profit, The Boston BullPen Project.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 36 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Va Commonwealth Univ Hlth Sys, Rheumatology; Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Needham Pediatrics

145 Rosemary Street Entry KNeedham, MA 02494

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Med School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alan Stern

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - HMO-POS
  • Aetna - POS
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - HMO-POS
  • Cigna - POS
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • MassHealth - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan - HMO
  • Tufts Health Plan - HMO-POS
  • Tufts Health Plan - POS
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Well Sense Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Alan Stern has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Alan Stern has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Alan Stern holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Va Commonwealth Univ Hlth Sys, Rheumatology; Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Internal Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston, Children's Hospital of Boston, Children's Hospital Boston Program, Children's Hospital Boston in 1992, Harvard U/Chldns Hospital in 1992, and Children's Hospital, Boston in 1991.

Medical School

Graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1997 and University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington in 1990.

NPI Number

Alan Stern's NPI number is 1538115878.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Alan Stern speak?
Alan Stern speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Stern?
You can find contact information for Alan Stern here on Vitals.
Does Alan Stern accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Alan Stern has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Alan Stern's office located?
Alan Stern's office is located at 145 Rosemary Street Entry K, Needham, MA, 02494.
Which hospitals is Alan Stern affiliated with?
Alan Stern is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham.

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