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Stephanie Duarte

Stephanie Duarte, MD

Internal Medicine

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Gender

Female

About

VMG Provider

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Bio

What are some of the specific conditions you treat?

Some of the specific conditions that I treat include hypertension, diabetes, depression, anxiety, asthma, and COPD.

Describe some of your professional highlights.

Some of my professional highlights include serving as a volunteer for Human Rights medical evaluation program to aid victims of human rights violations, as well as researching and developing education on opioid addiction treatment for medical residents.

What would you like patients to know about your approach to care?

I practice individualized care, as each person's needs are different even if they suffer from the same condition.

What inspired you to become a doctor?

Growing up with my mother battling cancer, I was inspired by the care her doctors and medical team provided for all of us as a family. As primary care providers, we are fortunate to support our patients and provide care during the best or most frightful times in life.

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Locations

  1. VMG Primary Care - Paramus

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Mount Sinai School Of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2019
  • Doctor of Medicine: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, 2016

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

335 ratings, 82 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    Great experience with Dr. Duarte! She is very patient, concerned & knowledgable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. is very good and cares.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Dr. Duarte provides excellent health care. I feel comfortable discussing my health concerns with her. I feel that she gives excellent advice but respects my wishes regarding care and procedures.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Dr. Duarte is the BEST doctor I have ever dealt with, not including my pulmonary doctor. She is nice, caring, friendly and easy to talk to and discuss things with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Stephanie was attentive, professional, and thorough. She made sure I clearly understood my care and the tests that were ordered.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr Stephanie Duarte always provides an exceptional experience during my annual physicals. She listens intently, answers all questions thoroughly, and offers suggestions tailored to my health needs. She is always friendly, professional, and extremely thorough in reviewing my medical history and ensuring concerns are addressed.Overall, Dr Duarte is one of the best doctors Valley Hospital has!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    I cannot find enough exemplary words to describe the care Dr Duarte shows my husband and I.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr Stephanie Duarte has always treated me with great consideration and has been very clear in her recommendations. He listens patiently. Thank you Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr Duarte is the BEST doctor that I have ever had. She exemplifies everything that you expect from a good doctor. She is an excellent physician and should be recognized for the high level and quality of care that she currently administers to her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    My visit with Dr. Duarte was a very good experience. She reviewed my vital signs and evaluated my prescriptions as well as answered all my questions. Dr. Duarte reviewed my lab work and wrote a referral for a follow-up with a specialist. I'm very confident with Dr. Duarte's care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Duarte was excellent, caring, kind, and thorough. I'm so glad I chose to visit her as my new PCP.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Dr. Duarte was excellent in her care, her knowledge and expertise. I felt fortunate to be in her expert care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr. Duarte always gave me excellent service throughout these years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr. Duarte was professional and kind. She listened to my concerns and went forward from there. I would 100% recommend her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Dr Duarte, is unbelievable, she is so nice, friendly, professional and thorough. She listens and really is just a great doctor. So happy she is my doctor and my parents too.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr.Duarte is so smart, so caring, so detailed and so pleasant, we are blessed to have her as our primary care doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    I love Dr Duarte. She listens to what you have to say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    I was at ease throughout the visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Duarte & I've chosen her for my primary care physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    I was very impressed by Dr. Duarte, she was friendly, open to discussion and explained everything easy to comprehend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr. Duarte is the nicest doctor I've ever seen. She takes her time and really listens to my concerns. She's just great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Dr. Duarte is amazing. She is kind, caring and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    [...] I like my doctor. I tell her everything about my problems and she helped me out.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Good service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Dr. Was kind and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    I am planning on getting my wife/daughter to come Dr. Duarte

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Dr Duarte was excellent. She took the time to ask me questions as well as allow me to ask all of mine. She always makes me feel heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr Duarte is very easy to communicate with and shows genuine understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Excellent communicator

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    For the first time I fell comfortable with a Dr. Dr Duarte is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Provider gave information and asked questions to elicit information. I was able to express concerns and was included in care plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr Duarte has been my primary care physician for 6 years. Since day one I have been overly impressed by her 'bedside ' manner. She listens carefully, ask questions regarding past and any current health issues. She explains in detail and ensures I understand, medical issue, treatment and next steps. In the event something occurs after a visit she responds quickly to any portal email I send. In some cases it precluded the need to schedule an 'emergency' visit!Dr Duarte is well known among hospital staff and is highly thought of and recommended by them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr. DUARTE is excellent, she attends to my requirements, she listens to me and explains very well everything she has to tell me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    I like Dr. Duarte very much and appreciate her thoughtfulness.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    I am so thrilled to have Dr. Duarte as my new PCP. She was friendly, listened, took notes. I felt heard. She seemed very knowledgeable about various things we discussed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Dr. Duarte is the most caring, concerned, and competent doctor I have ever known.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Met with Dr Stephanie Duarte and she was very nice ,I understand why I waited so long for a first appt , I just hope in the future if I have a problem I will be able to get in quick.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr Duarte is excellent- great listener and bright and informative- a credit to the profession

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    She was very cordial, engaged in my problem, and totally professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Duarte is AMAZING. I've had so many bad experiences with other providers, but Dr. Duarte is the real deal. I choose to drive much farther to see her at her new [...] office because she's the only good doctor I've had since moving to [...] 3 years ago.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr Duarte was excellent, she listened to my concerns and explained the follow ups. Caring and very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    I just met Dr. Duarte and I love her! She reviewed my entire chart and was up to speed on everything going on with me. Extremely thorough. I was very happy with her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Very please with care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    I'm really happy I became a new patient with an empathetic care provider who made me feel listened to Instead of rushed, who spoke to me with kindness instead of judgment, and who helped me figure out some next steps I can take in my health journey.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    My doctor is skilled, professional, kind, caring and compassionate. I am very grateful for her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr. Duarte is an excellent doctor, person and all of the above. She is very knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. Dr. Duarte is very respectful and shows to cares about the patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    She is an excellent primary Care physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr Duarte is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Dr. Duarte is simply amazing. I feel very fortunate to have her as my primary care doctor. Makes me feel seen and listens with care and compassion while moving forward with recommendations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Totally accomplished and she made helpful referrals

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Dr Duarte is an exceptional caregiver. She always seeks input, listens, advises, recommends based on my concerns, including seeking additional care from another physician. She is an outstanding physician and a credit to VMG!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Dr. Duarte goes above and beyond for her patients. She is the most thorough physician I have ever had. I appreciate her attention to detail and compassionate that is hard to find in an internist today.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    The best doctor I had in a long time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr Duarte is exceptional across the board in every way!!!!! She is everything a doctor should be!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Dr. Duarte is very professional, she addressed all your concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    This was my first time seeing Dr. Duarte and was somewhat nervous about changing PCPs. However, I had an excellent experience. Dr. Duarte answered all of my questions (I had many) even though I was only there for a follow up. She was very patient and explained everything clearly. Bonus points for being really nice :) I left feeling really good about my new PCP.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    More than being a doctor she is a great compassionate and friendly person. Thank you Dr. Duarte

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Very pleased with the kind and professional attitude I was shown by everyone at Valley Center.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Very happy with Dr Duarte

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr. Duarte is awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    [...] "THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE WAS VERY GOOD IN EVERY RESPECT."

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Dr Duarte was great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Dr. Duarte was excellent. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    always gives me excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    I recommended the Dr to someone and they are going to come to Dr Duarte.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Dr Duarte has provided me with excellent care. It's been decades since I've seen a doctor of this caliber.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Dr. Duarte was very diligent and easy to follow and understand all my concerns

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Good experience in everything!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    This was my first appointment with Dr Duarte. It was an excellent experience. She explained my conditions, my medications and potential side effects that I should be aware of.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr. Duarte is amazing....I'm a big fan. Her care is superb.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Dr. Duarte was very professional & personable.....She is an asset to your medical group.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    This was my first visit with Dr Duarte. She was friendly & courteous, listened well, took a thorough history & planned future care. I am confident in choosing her to be my primary physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Excellent, professional and knowledgeable provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Dr. Duarte spent the time to talk with me and make me feel better when I became emotional during my visit. She was so compassionate and understanding and it helped calm the anxiety I was having related to being in a medical setting. She was very understanding, supportive and gave me room to speak about my feelings, which I appreciated. She took the time to acknowledge and validate my feelings, which made me feel more comfortable and at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr. Duarte is a very nice, personable and talented doctor. I mentioned to her that I've bounced around to a few doctors but my friend recommended her and I'm so happy that I went for my annual visit. I'm very anxious and nervous when it comes to doctors but she eased my worries and talked me through my elevated blood pressure. I highly recommend Dr. Duarte as a primary doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Overall, very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    In love with Dr. Duarte, she's really what patients need in a medical provider. Excellent experience, will definitely recommend her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    I have been with Dr. Duarte from the beginning and will follow wherever she is.