Dr. Kay Stephens, MD | Red Bluff, CA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Kay Stephens treats abdominal pain, abdominal pain in pregnancy, and acute cholecystitis, and performs laparoscopy, colonoscopy, and lower GI endoscopy. She has practiced surgery for 36 years and is affiliated with Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital.

Dr. Stephens earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Michigan State University. She sees patients in Red Bluff, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Stephens 3.6 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.6

11 Ratings
36 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Michigan State University
5 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Stephens' Ratings and Reviews

3.6

11 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 21 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Loved her and she was a great surgeon

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 7th, 2016

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Dr. Stephens, was called in on my case and she saved my life and did far more than was expected.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 28th, 2012

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I had galbladder surgery about 1996 and she cut a artery going to my liver. She came in the next day and explained what happened. I had to stay an extra day in the hospital to make sure everything was ok. I turned a little gaunice/yellow but appreciated the extra day as I was a single mom with only a 6 yera old to take care of me lol. I also had a mole on my nipple that needed to be removed and the surgeon just told me HE would just remove my entire nipple. I ran to Kay who took care of it without removing my nipple just a small scare. Love her!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 13th, 2012

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My mom had a choose on who to go to and Dr Stephens was it, no choose for her or me.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 23rd, 2011

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dr stephens cut the main bial duct to my liver and in turn my liver started shutting down....she new she did bab and sent me to ucsf to one of only two dr who could repair her damage...I was in the hospital a month and almost died...did dr stephens ever call to say sorry...no...I would never recomend her

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

June 27th, 2010

Stephens Kay Office

2440 Sister Mary Columba DrRed Bluff, CA 96080

Tel: (530) 529-4727

Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital

2550 Sister Mary Columba DrRed Bluff, CA 96080

Tel: (844) 847-9692


Dr. Kay Stephens, MD	Dr. Frank Philip Greene, MD	Dr. Charles Henry Cook	Dahlia M. Alspaugh, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
3.6 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.1 (16 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience		63 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English			Speaks English
Red Bluff , CA	Red Bluff , CA	Anderson , CA	Red Bluff , CA
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine		Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine	Med School: SUNY at Stony Brook
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Dr. Kay Stephens holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Michigan State University.

Medical School

Graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Stephens' NPI number is 1336212752.

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Where is Dr. Kay Stephens's office located?: Dr. Kay Stephens's office is located at 2440 Sister Mary Columba Dr, Red Bluff, CA, 96080.
What languages does Dr. Kay Stephens speak?: Dr. Kay Stephens speaks English.
Does Dr. Kay Stephens accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Kay Stephens has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Kay Stephens accepting new patients?: Dr. Kay Stephens is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Kay Stephens's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kay Stephens affiliated with?: Dr. Kay Stephens is affiliated with Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital.

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