About
Dr. Arlen Stone has practiced family medicine in the Newark, Delaware area for over 25 years. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1988. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Albany Medical College in 1990. S. Navy Medical Corps. He received an honorable discharge as a Lieutenant Commander in 1996, along with several military honors including the Navy Achievement Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal.
Dr. Stone completed his family medicine residency at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington and holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He cares for patients from birth through end-of-life, with a philosophy rooted in individualized, evidence-based medicine. He currently serves as Team Physician for both Wilmington University and the Delaware Military Academy. He also works as Medical Director for Go Care Urgent Care and serves as a preceptor for the University of Delaware. Delaware Today has recognized him as a Top Doctor each year from 2021 through 2024. Outside of medicine, Dr. Stone enjoys sports, travel, and time with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, B.S. Biology, Cum Laude, 1988
Medical School
Albany Medical College, Doctorate of Medicine, 1990
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE, 1993-1996
Additional Training
Surgical Internship, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD, 1990-1991
Certifications
Who is Dr. Stone right for?
Dr. Stone is well suited for patients seeking a long-term primary care relationship across all life stages. Adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes benefit from his preventive and evidence-based approach. Patients who value direct physician access, including after-hours availability, find his practice a strong match. His experience spanning birth through end-of-life care makes him a practical choice for multigenerational families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Stone treats a wide range of conditions across all life stages. His clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and general family medicine. He has particular experience with conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.
Yes, Dr. Stone holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his residency training in family medicine at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.
Dr. Stone earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed a surgical internship at Bethesda Naval Hospital before finishing his family medicine residency at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.
S. Navy Medical Corps from 1990 to 1993. He received an honorable discharge as a Lieutenant Commander in 1996. His military honors include the Navy Achievement Medal and the Humanitarian Service Medal.
Dr. Stone has practiced medicine for over 25 years. He has spent his career caring for patients in the Newark, Delaware area, serving patients from birth through end-of-life.
Dr. Stone serves as Team Physician for Wilmington University and the Delaware Military Academy. He also works as Medical Director for Go Care Urgent Care at multiple locations. In addition, he serves as a preceptor for the University of Delaware.
Yes, Delaware Today named Dr. Stone a Top Doctor each year from 2021 through 2024. He is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Stone focuses on building lasting relationships with his patients through open communication and education. He emphasizes wellness and evidence-based practices. His goal is to help each patient take an active role in their own health.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026