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Dr. Stephen Rubenstein, MD

Dr. Stephen Rubenstein, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Rubenstein, MD is an internist in Watertown, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

70 Heminway Park Rd Watertown, CT 06795
Telehealth available

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Dr. Rubenstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rubenstein

3.1
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
47%
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4 star
7%
7%
3 star
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2 star
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1 star
47%
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He is my grandmother's doctor and never bothered to test her for cancer while for months she presented obvious symptoms that a first-year medical student would have caught. He's either too old or too indifferent to still be practicing and should be avoided.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 09, 2021
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The very best internist my husband and I have had. We hated to move to Florida, knowing we wouldn’t even come close to getting a brilliant physician , such as he is ! A superb diagnostician and ,he had a personal interest in our lives, as well . He always allowed the time we needed
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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maureen carpenter – May 11, 2021
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Well, he's actually my mothers doctor. She's is very small Hispanic woman, riddled with arthritis; she's intimidated by doctors because she's not very well educated. Dr. Rubenstein put her on several different medications for pain. The medication made her sick to her stomach, very drowsy, with worsening pain. The Pharmacist told her that one of the side effects of the medication was an increase in pain. When she told Dr. Rubenstein about her experience with the prescribed medications, he increased the dosage. She got to the point where she could barely function, so she discontinued her medications. She went back and told Dr. Rubenstein that she stopped all medications. He's response was, if you're not going to take the medications; then stop complaining. I would never recommend him to my worse enemy. Where is his concern for her pain and suffering ? He seems pretty heartless to me.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Ritz0562U – Mar 09, 2021
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The worst doctor I have ever had a consultation with. Called the on call hotline for a sinus infection. Told him all my symptoms and that I get sinus infections a few times a year. He told me that I am too young to have chronic sinus infections, which is not true, and what I have is a migraine. Proceeded to tell me that all the doctors that have diagnosed me with a sinus infection for the past 15 years are wrong and I should only be getting them if I have a polyp in my nasal passageway. Gave me no medication and wanted me to come in to go over my medical history and discuss why all my other doctors were wrong. Ended up in urgent care the next day with worsening symptoms and nosebleeds. DO NOT ever go to this doctor because if he doesn't even take a sinus infection seriously, I can't imagine how he would handle something more serious without killing you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2020
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Went in for annual checkup no issues. Had the pleasure of getting physical by an internist in training followed up by exam by Dr. Rubenstein. I have been in his care for forty years and I'm very satisfied with all the care I've received . Dr Rubenstein also treated both of my parents for thirty plus years and my older brother for thirty years.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 01, 2019
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Dr. Stephen Rubenstein, MD is an internist in Watertown, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Saint Mary's Hospital Watertown Blood Draw70 Heminway Park Rd Watertown, CT 06795
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Practice

Saint Mary's Hospital56 Franklin St Waterbury, CT 06706
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Saint Mary's Hospital

    56 Franklin St
    Waterbury, CT 06706

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Waterbury Hospital

    64 Robbins St
    Waterbury, CT 06708

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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