Richard Leo Stern MD (He/Him)

North Texas Center for Rheumatology

12740 Hillcrest Rd. #265Dallas, TX 75230
Phone+1 972-513-1410
Fax+1 469-565-9885

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Summary

Dr. Richard Stern is a board-certified rheumatologist based in Euless and Dallas, TX, with extensive experience in general rheumatology and autoimmune diseases. He earned his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School, where he also completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship, finishing in 2003.

Dr. Stern practiced at Rheumatology Associates for two decades before joining North Texas Center for Rheumatology in 2024. His research has been cited, particularly his contributions to rheumatoid arthritis treatments. Recognized for his excellence in patient care, he has been named among D Magazine’s Best Doctors (2016–2024) and Texas Super Doctors by Texas Monthly (2013–2022).

Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Rheumatology, 2001 - 2003
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1998

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Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1999 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Doctors D Magazine, 2016-2024
Texas Super Doctors Texas Monthly Magazine, 2013-2022
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2014, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

14 citations
Tacrolimus in rheumatoid arthritis
Roy Fleischmann, Imran Iqbal, Richard L Stern
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 2006-01-01
4 citations
Treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis.
Roy Fleischmann, Richard L Stern, Imran Iqbal
Modern Rheumatology. 2005-01-01
46 citations
Considerations with the use of biological therapy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Roy Fleischmann, Imran Iqbal, Richard L Stern
Expert Opinion on Drug Safety. 2004-09-01

Journal Articles

Infliximab dose and clinical status: results of 2 studies in 1642 patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Stern,R;Wolfe,F, Journal of Rheumatology, 8/31/2004