Dr. Richard L. Stein, MD | Cleveland, OH | Internist

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Dr. Richard Stein has practiced internal medicine and rheumatology for 44 years, treating patients for chronic kidney disease, chronic kidney disease stage 5, and deep vein thrombosis. He sees patients in Cleveland, South Euclid, and Beachwood, Ohio, and in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Stein earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Fairview University Medical Center. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Stein 4.69 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.7

61 Ratings
44 years of experience
16 insurance plans accepted
Fairview University Medical Center
17 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
6 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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4.7

61 Ratings with 17 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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I’m a 3 rd generation that went to Richard for 18 years ,my dad and grandparents saw him even longer!! Dr. Stein was by far the top notch best doctor ever!! UH was ignorant in letting him go, he saved me when I was depressed and scared upon getting a cancer diagnosis and helped me tremendously over the years with my rheumatoid arthritis and a wonderful “therapist” for my anxiety!!! I wish him the very best on his retirement.

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July 21st, 2023

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Dr. Stein is a one in a million, stellar physician. If only all individuals could experience someone with his critical thinking skills, astute listening ability and generous heart! He is a gift to humanity. I was so very fortunate to experience such a formidable physician early in my life. Sincerely, Sandy S.

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October 24th, 2020

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Know exactly how to treat his patients!!! Never give up.

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November 11th, 2017

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Dr. Stein is the most thorough and caring professional I have ever met. He actually listens to me and is willing to diagnose and treat based on symptoms, rather than on blood work alone. He diagnosed me when 4 other doctors had been unable, and his treatment has been spot-on. I am totally grateful to Dr. Stein and can most heartily recommend him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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October 24th, 2017

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This doctor was strawberry blond when he first started working with me as a patient. Over the 30 years I worked with him, he turned gray-haired. If that was my fault, I'm sorry. He is an incredible doctor, and besides the accuracy of his treatment choices, is an incredible diagnostician. Understand why he left, but I really hate to lose him. Boca Raton is too hard to get to from Cleveland every time I wish I could see him.

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January 6th, 2017

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Dr. Stein was my doctor for over 30 years. He was one of the few doctors that I knew actually listened to me when I had problems. I sincerely regret that he has moved to Florida from Ohio, and miss him, but wish Dr. Stein and his family well and hope life treats him as well as he always treated me.

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January 6th, 2017

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Best doctor ever had in my life and I' m 87

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August 6th, 2016

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I am truly grateful for Dr Stein. Brilkiant, Caring, compassionate and quite whitty.

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August 26th, 2015

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Without Dr. Stein, I would be receiving no treatment for an autoimmune, mixed connective tissue disease. I like to call it "Stein's Disease". He believes in his patients and puts their needs first. It is not just me that is sick, but my care plan always includes my input,. I couldn't be happier with THE BEST rheumatologist ever....

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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July 7th, 2015

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He is the best!

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March 16th, 2015

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Dr. Richard Lawrence Stein, MD	Dr. Barbara Messinger Messinger Rapport, MD	Dr. Valerie Ann Erdman, DO	Dr. Ramon Pla Pla Jr. JR., MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (61 Ratings)	3 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.8 (24 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Cleveland , OH	Cleveland , OH	Fairview Park , OH	Cleveland , OH
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine	Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: U Central Del Este
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Residency

Completed their residency at Fairview University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Stein's NPI number is 1699876110.

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