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Dr. Stephen McKenna, MD - Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery in Frederick, Maryland

Dr. Stephen McKenna, MD

Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Frederick, Maryland
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1982665147· License: D0031422 (MD) verify
Medical school: Howard University College Of Medicine · Graduated 1982
Industry payments (2024): $153 across 3 payments (what this means)
4.74(34 ratings)

About

Dr. Stephen McKenna, MD is a board-certified bariatric surgeon and general surgeon with over 41 years of experience. He practices in Frederick, Maryland, specializing in bariatric procedures such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve surgery. Dr. McKenna also has experience in general surgery and even neurocritical care, though his current focus appears to be bariatric surgery. While pricing information isn't available, his impressive experience and high patient ratings make him a sought-after surgeon in the area.

Specialties

  • Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Gastric Bypass

$100

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

$19,000

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Patient Experience

Dr. Stephen McKenna Review Summary

4.4
Dr. McKenna receives stellar reviews overall, averaging 4.4 out of 5 stars. He boasts a perfect 5.0 rating from patients on one platform, and scores highly on others like US News (5/5) and Healthgrades (4.6/5). While some platforms show slightly lower ratings, like Yelp (3.7/5), the overall consensus points to a highly regarded physician.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 76 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 27 reviews

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yelp.com

3.7 out of 5

Based on 3 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.3 out of 5

Based on 28 reviews

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Dr. Stephen McKenna, MD - Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery in Frederick, Maryland

Main Office

187 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, Maryland

(240) 457-4605

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$153

Payments

3

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Stephen McKenna received $153 across 3 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was GlaxoSmithKline, LLC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (240) 457-4605

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

187 Thomas Johnson Dr

Frederick, Maryland 21702

Office Information

Phone: (240) 457-4605

Where does Dr. Stephen McKenna practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

187 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, Maryland 21702

(3 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

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Maryland. General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. Frederick Memorial Hospital

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California and is affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

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Education & Experience

Education

Howard University

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In General Surgery
Facs
Fasmbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Stephen McKenna online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking availability. Call (240) 457-4605 for appointment inquiries.
Does Dr. Stephen McKenna offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. McKenna offers telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Stephen McKenna?
Patients express life-changing results from Dr. McKenna's procedures, with reviews highlighting successful gastric bypass experiences and positive transformations.
What areas of care does Dr. Stephen McKenna cater to?
Dr. McKenna's primary area of care is bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures. He is also a board-certified general surgeon and has experience in neurocritical care, though his current focus appears to be bariatric surgery. He treats conditions requiring colonoscopies and colon removal.