Dr. Richard S. Stephen, MD | Bessemer, AL | Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. Richard Stephen is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. With 41 years of experience in women's health, he has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive reproductive and gynecologic care. Dr. Stephen is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Stephen practices at UAB Hospital Birmingham, UAB Medical West, and UAB Highlands, with locations in Birmingham and Bessemer, Alabama. His expertise includes treating urinary incontinence and stress incontinence conditions that affect women's quality of life. He performs essential women's health procedures such as Pap tests for cervical cancer screening and specialized imaging studies. Patients have given Dr. Stephen an average rating of 4.4 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care and expertise.

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4.4

48 Ratings
41 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
14 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
4 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

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I’ve been with Dr Stephens many years now. He’s a kind man, very patient. I’m thankful to have a doctor that can treat me and my condition(s) as well as he can and understand them. He’s also not bad to look at in the process. Thank you for a great Doctor for all these years. I’ve really needed the long overdue help.

March 19th, 2025

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To this day I will never go anywhere else. With all 4 of my kids no matter where i lived i drove to him, even if it was 2 hours drive. He delivered all 4 of my blessings and saved both mine and my childs life. Im forever grateful for this man. I love his staff too. Them are my girls. He tied my tubes but son plan to come back and untie them through him. Im wanting another baby. Thanks Dr. Stephen for being the goat!

January 17th, 2024

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I will never go back to him or UAB. During my last trimester my daughter was to big to turn & drop, my blood pressure was high 3 weeks before her due date which was causing vision to go & contractions 4 mins apart not dilating. He still would not deliver me for C-section that could of caused mine & my baby's life. The Anesthesiologist he used I told him I could feel everything before my surgery & at last minute gave me morphine but I could still feel majority all I remember is screaming in pain. The nurses in the maternity ward was awful to me one got mad bc my IV Needle they left in me was hurting & she grabbed my hand & ripped it off! The only blessings was having my beautiful daughter healthy.

November 8th, 2018

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I have been going to Dr.Stephen for 10 years now! I have had three kids delivered by him and I am pregnant again as well with my fourth baby! I almost died with the last baby and he brought me back to life! It was a gift from heaven to have him as my ob/gyn! He makes you comfortable and so do the nursing staff! They are my family and I would never change my doctor ! I recommend him to anyone pregnant! He treats you like family!

May 12th, 2016

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AWESOME DOCTOR

February 1st, 2016

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I have been with Dr. Stephen for 24 years. I would never go any where else. Love him and the nursing staff. He's like a good friend. Very Caring and a great doctor.

January 15th, 2016

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I just love Dr Stephen. I have been seeing him for years. He delivered both of my kids. I would recommend him before anyone else.

June 10th, 2015

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Not only Dr. Stephen is a great doctor, but he is a very genuine person who makes his patients feel at ease and comfortable to share any concerns. Dr. Stephen delivered both of my children, I trust him completely and I recommend him to all women who need an ob/gyn.

May 7th, 2015

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I have used Dr. Stephen for over 17 yrs he is truly been a blessing to me , he has two wonderful nurses Michelle and Kathy they are the greatest his staff is always polite and helpful. Even my teenage daughter is now one of his patients.

December 14th, 2014

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I have been with Dr. Stephen for over 21 years. He is the best in his field and I would never go any where else, Both my daughters go to him also. He cares about his patients like no other Dr. I have ever seen. I would never consider going any where else.

December 4th, 2013

Uab Medical West

995 9th Ave SwBessemer, AL 35022

Tel: (205) 481-7000

Uab Highlands

1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

Tel: (205) 939-4939

Uab Hospital Birmingham

1802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

Tel: (205) 934-3411

Uab Medical West

5000 Medical West WayBessemer, AL 35022

Tel: (205) 481-7000


Dr. Richard Sidney Stephen, MD	Dr. Francois Michel Blaudeau, MD, JD, FCLM, MD	Dr. William M Johnson, MD	Dr. Wendy Michelle Gregory, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.4 (48 Ratings)	4.8 (37 Ratings)	4.3 (23 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks French, Spanish, Italian	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Bessemer , AL	Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans ,LA	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
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Obstetrics & Gynecology

Birth Control
C-section
Child Birth
Hot Flashes
Infertility
Menopause
Menstrual Pain
Pap Smear
Pelvic Exam
Pregnancy
Women's Health

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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