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Dr. Richard Stern, MD

Dr. Richard Stern, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Stern, MD is a cardiologist in San Pablo, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

2101 Vale Rd Ste 201 San Pablo, CA 94806
Telehealth available
(510) 233-9300

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Stern is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Stern specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Stern's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stern

3.0

4 ratings, 1 with written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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biography

Dr. Richard Stern, MD is a cardiologist in San Pablo, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital...read more

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office2101 Vale Rd Ste 201 San Pablo, CA 94806
1

Practice

Office1450 Treat Blvd Ste 300 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St
    Concord, CA 94520
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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