Robert Stevens, MD

Physician

Area of Focus:

Occupational Health

Experience:

20 years

Robert Stevens, MD is a retired physician and full-time medical writer based in Arizona, with more than 20 years of experience in urgent care and occupational medicine.

As a contributor to General Medicine, Dr. Stevens blends clinical insight with clear, engaging writing—making complex medical topics accessible to everyday readers.

Experience

Dr. Stevens began his medical journey at Union College in New York, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College and completed his internal medicine internship at a Yale-affiliated hospital in Connecticut.

After training on the East Coast, Dr. Stevens relocated to the Western United States, splitting his time between Phoenix and Los Angeles. In Phoenix, he practiced urgent care and occupational medicine, treating a wide range of conditions, from workplace injuries and illnesses to time-sensitive primary care concerns. His work emphasized rapid diagnostics, patient education, and practical care in high-volume settings.

While in Los Angeles, Dr. Stevens explored a different side of medicine—as a Hollywood script consultant, helping film and television writers portray medical scenarios with accuracy and nuance. It was during this time that he discovered a love for storytelling and a knack for translating clinical knowledge into compelling narratives.

That passion eventually grew into a full-time career in medical writing. Today, Dr. Stevens draws on his decades of clinical experience to craft informative, relatable articles that help patients better understand their symptoms, treatment options, and the healthcare system as a whole. His work is grounded in science, shaped by empathy, and often infused with just the right touch of humor.

As a contributor to General Medicine, Dr. Stevens covers a broad range of health topics—especially those related to urgent care, workplace health, and everyday medical decision-making.