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Robert C. Stone, MD

IU Health

Palliative Care

4.8 out of 5 stars (51 ratings)
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  • Biography
  • Locations
  • Specialties & Details
  • Ratings & Reviews
Biography

Dr. Stone comes from Evansville. After high school, he attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and graduated from the University of Colorado Medical School in 1977. His original training and board certification was in Family Practice, but in 1983 he changed to Emergency Medicine and was certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine in 1987.

After working in the Emergency Department in Bloomington for 28 years, he has now shifted his practice to Hospice and Palliative Medicine. During his years in the ED, he served at different times as the Director of Emergency Medicine, Chief of Staff of IU Health Bloomington Hospital, and for six years served on the IU Health Bloomington Hospital Board of Directors. He is currently the Associate Director of IU Health Bloomington Hospice and the Medical Director of the Palliative Care program and is now board certified in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine.

Dr. Stone has three grown children and two grandchildren. He and his wife live just north of Bloomington and enjoy their garden and orchard.

Locations
Specialties & Details

Specialties:

Palliative Care

Education

School of Medicine:

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Residency:

Mercy Medical Center

Hospitals & Affiliations

Hospital Privileges:

IU Health Bedford, IU Health Bedford, IU Health Bloomington

Physician Group:

IU Health Medical Group

Research

Research Publications
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Ratings & Reviews

Overall Provider Rating

4.8 out of 5 stars (51 ratings)

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Time Spent With Patient

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December 19, 2024

The Dr was like talking to an old friend

November 8, 2024

All of it. Wonderful

October 22, 2024

Dr. Stone is worth any inconvenience or effort .

September 20, 2024

He is an amazing doctor and only continues with my care out of the goodness of his heart since he was the one that started my care years ago, and my i...See more...

August 23, 2024

completely satisfied with the everyone there.

August 1, 2024

Dr. Stone addresses concerns and collaborates with patient to find solutions.

April 1, 2024

Same outstanding care

January 6, 2024

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January 5, 2024

Courtesy, efficiency

January 2, 2024

They always take their time, make sure you understand what's going on, when things are going to have to be done again. They just are caring and compassionate, you know, about trying to help you with pain and anything else they can.