Dr. Kenneth StoneMD

Internal Medicine

at Slower Medicine Direct Primary Care — Durham, NC

About

Dr. Kenneth Stone brings an unconventional path to medicine with a duel degree in Computer Science and Mathematics in 1991. He spent many years working in the computer industry before deciding to pursue something more personally meaningful. After a brief period in massage therapy, he enrolled at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, earning his MD in 2006. He completed an internship in Family Medicine at Lancaster General Hospital and then a full residency in Internal Medicine at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, finishing in 2012. That same year, the American Board of Internal Medicine awarded him Diplomate certification.

Dr. Stone's clinical interests run deep into metabolic medicine. He focuses on diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, gut health, inflammation, and cancer prevention. He pursues root causes rather than symptom management, and he stays current on nutrition science, low-carb dietary approaches, iodine research, and biohacking strategies. He maintains a detailed resource page on longevity and nutrition for his patients. Dr. Stone grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC, and has lived in Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Ontario, Canada, where he currently resides with his wife and two children. Outside medicine, he enjoys contra dancing, puzzle-solving, music-making, and strategy gaming.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

University of Maryland, College Park — B.S. Cell Biology, Molecular Biology & Genetics (2002); B.S. Computer Science/Mathematics double major (1991)

Medical School

Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA (2006)

Residency

Internal Medicine, York Hospital, York, PA (2009-2012)

Additional Training

Intern, Lancaster General Hospital Family Medicine, Lancaster, PA (2006-2007)

Certifications

Diplomate
American Board of Internal Medicine
2012

Conditions Treated

diabetes
prediabetes
hypertension
insulin resistance
obesity
hyperlipidemia
hyperuricemia
metabolic syndrome
thyroid disorders
chronic fatigue
insomnia
anxiety
gut health issues
inflammation
cardiovascular disease
weight management
gout
cancer prevention

Who is Dr. Stone right for?

Dr. Stone is a strong fit for adults managing complex or chronic metabolic conditions. Patients dealing with diabetes, prediabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, or cardiovascular risk benefit from his root-cause approach. He works well with patients who want longer appointments, direct physician access, and an open conversation about supplements and lifestyle alongside conventional treatment. Adults focused on longevity, biohacking, or reversing metabolic disease find his clinical depth and functional orientation especially useful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Stone focuses on the full spectrum of metabolic disease, including diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and gout. He also treats thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, gut health issues, and inflammation. Cancer prevention and cardiovascular health round out his core clinical interests.

Yes. Dr. Stone holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, which he earned in 2012 after completing his Internal Medicine residency at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Stone earned his MD from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2006. He completed an internship in Family Medicine at Lancaster General Hospital and then a three-year Internal Medicine residency at York Hospital, finishing in 2012.

Dr. Stone practices functional and holistic internal medicine. He looks for root causes rather than treating symptoms in isolation. He draws on conventional medicine, but also brings strong knowledge of supplements, nutrition, and lifestyle factors. When patients prefer to minimize prescription drugs, he works with them to find effective alternatives.

Yes. Dr. Stone has a deep interest in nutrition science, low-carb dietary approaches, and their effects on metabolic disease. He maintains a biohacking and longevity resource page for patients and stays current on research into iodine, thyroid management, and inflammation.

Dr. Stone sees adult patients ages 18 and up. His practice focuses entirely on adult primary care and does not see pediatric patients.

Dr. Stone currently lives in Ontario, Canada, and sees all patients virtually. He holds a North Carolina medical license and serves NC patients exclusively. He cannot currently accept patients from other states.

Standard appointments run 90 minutes. New patient visits often last two to three hours. Dr. Stone schedules generously to ensure enough time to explore health concerns thoroughly and answer questions in depth.

Yes. Dr. Stone offers 24/7 emergency phone access for urgent situations. Members can reach him by phone for after-hours concerns, and he can often address issues directly without a trip to the emergency room.

Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026