Dr. Stephen LiederbachMD

Internal Medicine

at Wilmington Adult Medicine — Wilmington, NC

About

Stephen Liederbach, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder of Wilmington Adult Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Akron in Ohio. He then completed his medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus. His residency training in internal medicine took place at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Liederbach holds memberships in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the North Carolina Medical Society, and the American Association of Medical Review Officers. He is passionate about preventive screening, evidence-based medicine, and therapeutic lifestyle change. He treats a broad range of chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, thyroid disorders, and heart disease. Outside the office, he enjoys biking, tennis, and time at the beach with his family. He and his wife Linda, who serves as the practice's membership coordinator and office manager, have three children and one grandchild.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

University of Akron, Ohio (graduated magna cum laude)

Medical School

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Residency

Internal Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Conditions Treated

COPD
diabetes
prediabetes
high blood pressure
hypertension
thyroid disorders
hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
Graves' disease
Hashimoto's disease
heart disease
chronic kidney disease
arthritis
asthma
obesity

Who is Dr. Liederbach right for?

Dr. Liederbach is a strong fit for adults 18 and older who want a consistent relationship with a single physician. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, or thyroid disease benefit from his focused, longitudinal approach. He works well with patients who value preventive care and therapeutic lifestyle change alongside clinical treatment. Adults who want direct access to their doctor, including same- or next-day appointments and 24/7 communication, will find his practice well-suited to those needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Liederbach treats a wide range of adult conditions. These include diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, COPD, thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, and Hashimoto's disease, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, arthritis, asthma, and obesity. He also manages chronic care conditions and provides preventive screenings.

Yes, Dr. Liederbach holds board certification in internal medicine. He completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Yes. Dr. Liederbach sees every patient personally. The practice employs no nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Every visit involves direct, one-on-one care with Dr. Liederbach himself.

Dr. Liederbach prioritizes proactive wellness over reactive treatment. He focuses on evidence-based preventive screenings, therapeutic lifestyle change, nutrition and fitness counseling, and chronic disease management. His goal is to shift each patient's care toward long-term health rather than treating illness after it occurs.

Yes. Dr. Liederbach performs several in-office procedures, including pulmonary function testing, EKGs, Coumadin monitoring, basic suturing, and skin exams. These services are available to members as part of their care.

Dr. Liederbach holds memberships in the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, the North Carolina Medical Society, and the American Association of Medical Review Officers.

Yes. Dr. Liederbach holds hospital privileges at New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Cape Fear Hospital. He visits his patients personally when they require hospitalization.

Dr. Liederbach provides 24/7 direct access to all members via email. Tier 3 members also reach him by phone and text. This direct line allows patients to address concerns quickly and often avoid an unnecessary office visit.

Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026