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Stephen O. Hunter
Cone Health Medical Group

Stephen O. Hunter, MD

Specialties and/or Subspecialties

  • Family Medicine
Patient Rating
4.9/5 (Based on 522 Reviews)
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Biography

 Dr. Hunter pursued a career in family medicine because he loves taking care of patients of all ages from birth to adolescence to retirement. He appreciates the opportunity to care for people from all walks of life and is committed to helping his patients pursue a joyful and healthy lifestyle.

Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, four young children, and two dogs. He and his family are avid fans of UNC football and basketball.

Profile

Education

Medical School

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Residency

Cone Health Family Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine

Locations

Provider Review Comments

August 30, 2021
Dr Hunter was excellent!
August 24, 2021
Dr. Hunter is informative, caring and compassionate. I am fortunate to have him as my doctor!
August 18, 2021
Always listens and takes his time
August 18, 2021
Dr. Hunter is one of my all time favorite doctors. He listens. He cares. He gives options. And communicates thoroughly.
August 16, 2021
Best Dr Steven Hunter
August 14, 2021
As always, Dr. Hunter does a great job and I really appreciate his level of care.
August 13, 2021
Dr. Hunter listened to all my concerns and answered all my questions about the treatment.
August 09, 2021
Dr. Hunter is the best internist I've ever had.
August 09, 2021
Dr Hunter is awesome, explains in clear concise manner & effectively listens to patient concerns.
August 06, 2021
My doctor listened and cared about my problem. Discussed in length proposed treatments.
July 31, 2021
Very pleased with this practice
July 23, 2021
Dr. Hunter took a lot of time explaining medication options and treatment strategies for cholestrol and A1c management. I am confident in his advice.
July 21, 2021
Complete confidence in Dr Hunter. Outstanding knowledgeable and kind person.
July 18, 2021
Excellent care given by Doctor
July 16, 2021
Love dr hunter
July 14, 2021
The Doctor was most caring and efficient.
July 11, 2021
Excellent care provider!
July 11, 2021
I really like Dr Hunter. He certainly appears to be genuinely concerned with my health and personal health habits, and seeks my feedback on his suggestions regarding personal health matters.
July 03, 2021
Dr. Hunter is EXTREMELY cordial and engaged. More like a visit rather than an appt.
July 02, 2021
Good visit
June 20, 2021
Dr. Hunter is always great about discussing all aspects of my issues and treatment.
June 17, 2021
Excellent experience.
June 16, 2021
I couldn't have asked for a better interaction.
June 14, 2021
best family physician I have ever had
June 12, 2021
always a joy to see Dr Hunter.
June 12, 2021
Dr Hunter is excellent
June 12, 2021
Dr Hunter treated me as an individual, reviewing all health problems and discussing them throughly in an affectionate manner.
June 12, 2021
Dr. Hunter is always very concerned with my well being and always has answers for any questions that I have. His care is evident in the amount of time that he spends with me.
June 10, 2021
Dr Hunter always takes time for my issues.
June 07, 2021
good
June 05, 2021
Excellent
June 04, 2021
Dr Hunter is always great! He always makes me feel like he will take all the time I need to address my concerns.
June 02, 2021
doctor is always knowledgeable and professional
June 01, 2021
*Dr. Hunter is a total professional who genuinely cares about his patients.
May 28, 2021
I am very happy to have Dr Hunter as my physician
May 28, 2021
*Dr. Hunter is a compassionate and wise doctor - Clear about what he understands, and also about what he doesn't know.
May 21, 2021
Dr. Hunter is an excellent, caring physician.
May 19, 2021
Dr. Hunter is cating and compassionate
May 19, 2021
Dr. Hunter is a very patient centered physician. He has always shown me that it is my best health he wants to promote!
May 16, 2021
Did a great job A+
May 15, 2021
dr hunter is awesome
May 13, 2021
*Dr. S. Hunter very professional & caring.
May 10, 2021
very good experience
May 06, 2021
Wonderful Doctor
May 05, 2021
Thanks
May 04, 2021
Dr. Hunter was very attentive and answered all my questions and was very reassuring.
April 30, 2021
As Usual professional opinion and thorough examination and easy to understand terms
April 20, 2021
Dr Hunter is terrific, I've referred 2 friends to him
April 16, 2021
always quick and professional as well as courteous
April 15, 2021
The doctor was extremely understanding and concerned. He even helped resolve the insurance question referred to on other responses.
April 13, 2021
There is none better than Dr. Hunter
April 09, 2021
Always a very good experience. Dr. Hunter is a very caring and knowledgeable physician. He always answers all my questions. I would definitely recommend him to other people.
April 07, 2021
Dr. Hunter is always very thorough and makes you feel like you are his most important patient.
April 06, 2021
Has to be the BEST dr. in Guilford County.
April 03, 2021
Dr Hunter is the best PCP I have ever seen. He always takes his time, is very thorough, very empathetic and clearly cares deeply about his patients. He is an amazing doctor!
March 31, 2021
well pleased with Dr. Hunter and staff
March 29, 2021
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March 27, 2021
I am very pleased with Dr Hunter and Staff
March 26, 2021
Dr Hunter is one of the best when it comes to my care. Thorough, professional and he explores all aspects pertaining to my visit.
March 25, 2021
*Dr. Hunter is an exceptional doctor. I lost my sister (my best friend) and daughter within 10 mos. of each other. *Dr. Hunter continues to show empathy & compassion for my loss as well as my well being. I have never known a more compassionate PCP.
March 24, 2021
very good
March 22, 2021
Dr. Hunter is the most thorough doctor I have ever seen and really cares for his patients.
March 20, 2021
very good concerned doctor , answers questions thoughly.
March 18, 2021
good
March 18, 2021
Again, I had nothing but Good experiences while I was at the clinic.
March 17, 2021
Good
March 15, 2021
everything and everyone was very professionally done
March 15, 2021
Dr Hunter is through, efficient with his time and questions, personable and has a very professional manor.
March 07, 2021
good
February 25, 2021
good
February 24, 2021
Dr Hunter never makes me feel rushed. I have recommended him to others.
February 19, 2021
good
February 18, 2021
Dr. Hunter was thorough and efficient. He answered my questions regarding alternative tx options and medicines.
February 17, 2021
Dr. Hunter is outstanding in every way.
February 15, 2021
Dr Hunter is a great doctor!
February 08, 2021
very good experience - Dr Hunter was straight forward & very clear in dealing with my situation
February 07, 2021
Dr. Hunter makes the uncomfortable comfortable.
February 03, 2021
Dr. Hunter and his staff are the most professional friendly and thorough medical team I've had the pleasure of working with
February 01, 2021
*Dr. Hunter discussed a med for increased LDR level and I expressed concern about taking more pills, and he allowed me to make that decision. After a week, I changed my mind, and communicated thru portal & he was fine with that.
January 31, 2021
Dr.S.O.Hunter,and i had a very informative conversation about my concerns.
January 30, 2021
Dr hunter is really knowledgeable, kind, and informative. he has excellent communication skills and I didn't feel rushed.
January 30, 2021
I have highly recommended Dr Hunter to my friends. I am impressed with his care and expertise.
January 28, 2021
dr hunter is amazing and is such an intelligent, trustworthy, God fearing man- he's amazing!
January 28, 2021
I really like Dr Hunter he is very professional and caring
January 19, 2021
Dr Hunter is very thorough and always seems to be prepared for my visit.
January 18, 2021
all good
January 17, 2021
Dr Hunter is very attentive and thorough when it comes to my care, my concerns. He explains things and is present instead of rushing me through the visit.
January 16, 2021
Dr Hunter is compassionate, caring and listens, including me in my plan of care. Even though I retired as an RN from Cone Health during the pandemic, after 39 years of service, it is comforting to know I still feel part of the Cone family & always receive beyond exceptional care. I am blessed to have Dr Hunter as my PCP.
January 16, 2021
Dr Hunter is very professional and thorough. He is concerned about the patient understanding the diagnosis and treatments offered
January 14, 2021
Very happy with visit
January 13, 2021
all good
January 11, 2021
I love my relationship with my physician. Really do feel it is consultative, collaborative care. He's a great person who invests in relationship w/client.
January 11, 2021
Very aware of a tight schedule and rushed me to the lab for blood work.
January 09, 2021
Dr. Hunter is very clear in discussion and engaging.
January 09, 2021
dr hunter is outstanding! very personal and thorough. the best
January 08, 2021
Dr Hunter is truly an excellent Physician on all levels: Knowledge, listening, care and compassion. He's very thorough and well.
December 28, 2020
I love *Dr. Hunter. He listens & doesn't EVER mansplain!
December 26, 2020
EVERY ONE WAs SUPER NICE AND VERY THROUGH. MEDICAL CARE AT 5 STAR RATING.
December 17, 2020
I am so impressed with *Dr. Hunter, he is knowledgeable and very kind. I am so happy to be his patient.
December 16, 2020
I feel as if *Dr. Hunter has no other patient when I am talking w/him. He is so informed!
December 15, 2020
Already have recommended Dr. Hunter to numerous folks.
December 14, 2020
Always a pleasure in this regard.
December 13, 2020
Yea ! Dr. Hunter listens!
December 08, 2020
great experience
December 06, 2020
my husband & I think Dr. Hunter is great!
December 06, 2020
very thorough and detailed. didn't feel rushed at all
December 05, 2020
Dr. Hunter did an excellent job of listening and addressing my concerns all the while making me feel I was the only patient he had to see all day. Excellent care!
November 26, 2020
excellent
November 25, 2020
Dr. Hunter is very compassionate great bedside manner listens intently and gives you understandable and well informed answers
November 22, 2020
Dr. Hunter is a great Doctor.
November 20, 2020
Dr. Stephen Hunter is a wonderful practitioner. He listens to what you have to say. Cone Health is very fortunate to have him on their staff.
November 18, 2020
Dr Hunter always seems to give me all the time I need to cover anything bothering me.
November 13, 2020
Dr Hunter is so easy to communicate with and takes the time to listen, really listen, and makes sure every concern is answered with a plan in place.
November 03, 2020
Excellent first encounter. Dr. Hunter focused on my health, which was the point of the session.
November 02, 2020
*Dr. Hunter is the best dr. that I have seen in the past 45 years. I had my wife change dr. to *Dr. Hunter & she thinks he is the best. I could write more, but no space.
November 01, 2020
took time to explain why we needed to do tests and what was involved.
October 30, 2020
alway leave knowing my health is a priority to my Doctor and that I have a good understanding of any health issues
October 22, 2020
Dr. Hunter was concerned, thorough, a great listener, and offered recent clinical updates related to my care.
October 19, 2020
*Hunter is a excellent physician. Cares for his patients needs physically & emotionally.
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