About
Dr. Michael E. Stevens earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Northern Arizona University in 1991. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1995. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Banner Good Samaritan in Phoenix, earning his board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1998. In 2013, he added a Physician Executive MBA from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to his credentials.
Over more than two decades, Dr. Stevens has cared for thousands of patients across virtually every clinical setting. He holds hospital affiliations at Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn, and Honor Health Scottsdale Shea. Dr. Stevens believes that thorough listening and clear explanation define good doctoring. He focuses on prevention, works to minimize unnecessary medications, and aims to treat existing conditions with a practical, patient-centered approach. He describes his career as a humbling education that only time and experience could provide.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northern Arizona University, BS Microbiology, 1991
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1995
Residency
Banner Good Samaritan, Phoenix, AZ, Internal Medicine, 1996-1998
Additional Training
University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Physician Executive MBA, 2013; Internship: Banner Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, 1995-1996
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Stevens right for?
Dr. Stevens is a strong fit for adults who want a prevention-focused primary care physician with deep experience. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his practical, medication-minimizing approach. He works well with those who want a physician who listens carefully and explains clearly. Adults seeking comprehensive wellness planning and advanced early detection screenings will find his MDVIP program well-suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Stevens specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. He focuses on catching health problems early through advanced screenings and keeping patients well through proactive wellness planning. He also manages existing chronic conditions with a practical, patient-centered approach.
Yes, Dr. Stevens holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned that certification in 1998 after completing his residency at Banner Good Samaritan in Phoenix.
Dr. Stevens earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1995. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Banner Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix between 1995 and 1998.
Yes, Dr. Stevens maintains affiliations at Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn, and Honor Health Scottsdale Shea. These affiliations support continuity of care when members need hospital-level treatment.
Dr. Stevens works to keep patients on as few medications as possible. He focuses on prevention and root-cause thinking before reaching for prescriptions. When treatment is necessary, he takes a practical and individualized approach.
When complex issues arise, Dr. Stevens connects members with a national network of specialist experts through his MDVIP affiliation. He facilitates those referrals directly, helping members navigate specialist care with guidance.
Through his MDVIP affiliation, Dr. Stevens accesses advanced early detection screenings as part of the annual Wellness Program. These screenings go beyond standard primary care checkups and support earlier identification of potential health concerns.
Dr. Stevens has practiced medicine for over two decades. Since earning his board certification in 1998, he has cared for thousands of patients across a wide range of clinical settings in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026