Dr. Stephen Fadem, MD
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Dr. Stephen Fadem, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Stephen Fadem, MD is a nephrologist in Houston, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Oklahoma City in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Hospital and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Kidney Associates
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Fadem is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Fadem specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Fadem's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fadem
| 5 star | 86% | 86% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 14% | 14% |
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- Explained conditions well
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- Trusted the provider's decisions
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- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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About Me
care philosophy
To provide the highest standards of care and service to our patients, as well as optimal service to our colleagues and payors, and to provide an excellent work environment.biography
Dr. Fadem is a practicing Houston nephrologist. He began practice in 1978 after completing a renal fellowship at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. In addition to serving as a consultant nephrologist, Dr. Fadem is a medical...read moreNephrology
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Fellowship Hospital, 1978University Tex Integrated Hosps
Residency Hospital, 1976University Tex Integrated Hosps
Internship Hospital, 1974University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Oklahoma City
Medical School, 1973Tulane University Of Louisiana
Undergraduate School, 1969
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Learn more about medical license public record checkNKF Distinguished Service Award, 1989
Council Nephrology Social Workers Physician of the Year, 1998
US News & World Report Top Doctors, 2010
Medal of Excellence Nominee - AAKP, 2001, 2008
Visionary Award for CKD Education Initiatives (AAKP), 2006
Nova Award AAKP, 2002
Top Doctors in America (Castle Connolly), 2008 -
Maureen Lundin aakpRenalife Award, 2007,2010
President's Award NKF, 1998
Top Doctors in Houston (Health & Fitness Sports Magazine), 2010 -
Houston's Top Doctors (HTexas Magazine), 2010 -
Samuel Orenstein Award, 2006
AAKP's Peter Lundin Award, 2004
Distinguished Service Award NKF Southeast Texas, 1999
Lifetime Achievement Award - NKF of Southeast Texas, 2004
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average