About
Dr. Stacey Kuhfahl is a board-certified internal medicine physician and DO practicing in Lewes, Delaware. She grew up at the Jersey Shore, where an early love of the coast took root. She graduated with honors from La Salle University in Philadelphia in 2004 with a Biology degree. She then completed both medical school and residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine. Her peers selected her as Chief Intern during residency. She also completed a combined internship in emergency and internal medicine, adding procedural depth to her primary care foundation.
Dr. Kuhfahl spent years as a hospitalist physician and academic professor in the Kennedy-Jefferson Health System. She later spent more than a decade advocating for patients with insurance companies before building her own concierge practice. She is passionate about nutrition, exercise, and the role healthy habits play in preventing chronic illness. Outside the office, she enjoys the beach and outdoor activities with her husband Keith and their three children. She currently accepts new patients through a waiting list.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
La Salle University, Philadelphia - Biology (graduated with honors, 2004)
Medical School
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine - Internal Medicine (Chief Intern)
Additional Training
Combined internship in emergency and internal medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kuhfahl right for?
Dr. Kuhfahl is a strong fit for adults who want a thorough, relationship-driven approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from her clinical depth. She is well-suited for those interested in nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and preventive strategies. Patients who value direct access to their physician, including after-hours contact, will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kuhfahl focuses on internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care. She brings procedural training from a combined emergency and internal medicine internship. Her clinical interests include chronic disease management, nutrition, and holistic approaches to conditions like insomnia and anxiety.
Yes. Dr. Kuhfahl holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She earned her DO at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine, where she also completed her residency.
Dr. Kuhfahl treats a broad range of adult conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma, and COPD. She also addresses insomnia, pain, and anxiety using a holistic, non-controlled-substance approach. Vision, hearing, and skin cancer screenings are part of her preventive care services.
No. Dr. Kuhfahl takes a holistic approach to pain, insomnia, and anxiety. She does not prescribe controlled substances for those conditions. Her treatment strategies focus on lifestyle, nutrition, and non-controlled therapies.
Dr. Kuhfahl worked as a hospitalist physician and academic professor in the Kennedy-Jefferson Health System. She later spent more than a decade advocating for patients with insurance companies. She founded Delta Health and Wellness after relocating to coastal Delaware in 2020.
Yes. Dr. Kuhfahl gives her personal cell phone number to all members. Patients can contact her directly for urgent after-hours needs. This direct access is a core feature of her concierge practice.
Dr. Kuhfahl performs a range of in-office procedures, including EKGs, cryotherapy, joint aspiration and injection, suturing of simple lacerations, incision and drainage of abscesses, and skin lesion removal. She also conducts rapid testing for COVID, flu, and strep, as well as urinalysis and glucose testing.
Dr. Kuhfahl accepts new patients through a waiting list. Prospective patients can contact the practice to add their name. Availability depends on current panel capacity.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026