

Dr. Stephen Tilley, MD
Dr. Stephen Tilley, MD is a pulmonologist in Sanford, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tilley has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Chatham Hospital and University of North Carolina Hospital.
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1301 Central Dr Sanford, NC 27330Make an Appointment
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Dr. Tilley is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital Chapel Hill, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.
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Dr. Stephen Tilley, MD is a pulmonologist in Sanford, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tilley has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1992....read morePulmonary Disease
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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
Medical School, 1992
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Learn more about medical license public record checkMyD88 provides a protective role in long-term radiation-induced lung injury, 2012-02-06
Characterization of NLRP12 during the Development of Allergic Airway Disease in Mice, 2012-01-23
Deficiency of RAMP1 Attenuates Antigen-Induced Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Mice, 2014-07-10
Analysis of NLRP3 in the Development of Allergic Airway Disease in Mice, 2012-02-08
Neuropilin-2 regulates airway inflammation in a neutrophilic asthma model, 2021-12-03
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
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.
90%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
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