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  • Bio
    H. Stephen Fletcher, MD, FACS, Chairman of Department of Surgery; Associate Professor of Surgery

    H. Stephen Fletcher is a board certified general surgeon with a comprehensive clinical background. Dr. Fletcher has been practicing as a physician since 1972 and has had privileges at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center for over 40 years. For 20 years, he served as the Director for the Intensive Care Unit and he is currently the Director for the Vascular Laboratory at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. He has been actively involved with resident education his entire career at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. He holds a Clinical Associate Professors Appointment with Rutgers University Medical School-Newark. In addition, he has held many State and National positions in the field of medicine and surgery, including President of the New Jersey Chapter and Governor of the American College of Surgery, President of the Essex County of Medical Society, Trustee of the New Jersey State Medical Society and most recently Interim Chairman of the Department of Surgery in 2016-2017.

    “It has been my practice to always take an active interest in all aspects of the medical and surgical care of my patients while providing a multi-disciplinary approach to providing optimal care for my patients. I look forward to caring for you and/ or your loved ones. My staff and I are available to answer all your questions and our goal is to keep you fully informed at all time,” shared Dr. Fletcher.

    Clinical Interests

    General Surgery, including

    • Thyroid/ Parathyroid
    • Abdominal Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Breast Disease
    • General Vascular Surgery

  • Medical School

    George Washington University, Washington, DC

    Internship

    Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT

    Residency

    George Washington University, Washington, DC

  • Insurance

    Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with a physician office that they are still a participating provider.

    • AARP Healthcare
    • Health Net
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Qualcare