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Stefan Kertesz, MD, Internal Medicine, Birmingham, AL

StefanG.KerteszMD

Internal Medicine • Birmingham, AL

Associate Professor, Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine

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  • Office

    619 19th St S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Phone+1 205-934-6600
    Fax+1 205-933-4497

Summary

  • I am a board certified physician in internal medicine and addiction medicine. I completed my internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Hospital/Harvard Medical School. I certified in Addiction Medicine under the American Board of Preventive Medicine and in Internal Medicine under the American Board of Internal Medicine. My core interests are primary care of highly vulnerable populations with significant social challenges, including veterans.

    • Stefan Kertesz

    Through research, clinical practice and program development, I advance care for vulnerable populations

Education & Training

  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 2000 - 2002
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1999 - 2024
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2024 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1995 - 2012
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Were These Doctors Treating Pain or Dealing Drugs?February 2022

Press Mentions

  • Examining Systems, Substance Use, and Disenfranchisement: Overview and Proceedings of the 2022 AMERSA Conference
    Examining Systems, Substance Use, and Disenfranchisement: Overview and Proceedings of the 2022 AMERSA ConferenceMay 8th, 2023
  • New CDC Opioid Guidelines May Be Too Little, Too Late for Some Chronic Pain Patients – Salisbury Post
    New CDC Opioid Guidelines May Be Too Little, Too Late for Some Chronic Pain Patients – Salisbury PostMarch 24th, 2023
  • How New Guidelines for Tackling the Opioid Crisis Affect Chronic Pain Sufferers
    How New Guidelines for Tackling the Opioid Crisis Affect Chronic Pain SufferersMarch 24th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • Midlife Health And Service Utilization Associated With Early Life Drug UseNational Institute On Drug Abuse2008–2010
  • Homeless Persons'Use Of Addiction Treatment ServicesNational Institute On Drug Abuse2002–2006

Professional Memberships

Dr. Stefan Kertesz, Dr. Stefan Kertesz, MD, Dr. S Kertesz, Dr. Stefan G. Kertesz