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Dr. Stephen Pearce, MD
Pain Management
Dr. Stephen Pearce, MD is a pain management specialist in Austin, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. David's Medical Center and Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. He is accepting new patients.
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Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Pearce specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Pearce's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pearce
4.8
5 Star | 93% | 93% |
4 Star | 1% | 1% |
3 Star | 1% | 1% |
2 Star | 1% | 1% |
1 Star | 3% | 3% |
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About Me
care philosophy
Dr. Stephen Pearce, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Austin, TX and has been practicing for 33 years.biography
Stephen Pearce, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, is known for his compassionate care in treating a variety of bone, muscle, and joint issues for men and women in and around Austin, Texas, at Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas. Dr....read morePain Management
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St Luke/' Roosevelt Hospital Hand Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital, 1986Columbia Presbyterian Hospital Shoulder And Elbow Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital, 1985Parkland Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1984Parkland Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1980University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical School, 1979University Of Texas
Undergraduate School, 1975
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alpha omega alpha (top 10% of the graduating class southwestern medical school ), 1979
phi beta kappa, 1974
best doctors in texas (texas monthly), 2004-2010
best doctors in america, 1996-2011
austin's best doctors, 2011
Orthopedic board examiner, 2003,2005,
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 86
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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