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Stephen J. Lurie, M.D., Ph.D.

Stephen J. Lurie, M.D., Ph.D.

Family Medicine , Primary Care

4.7 out of 5 stars
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About Me

I'm never quite sure what to say about my philosophy of practice. After twenty five years as a primary-care physician, I am still surprised at humbled by the endless variety of ways that people experience life. So while I may not be up to a whole philosophy, I have at least developed some practical ...
I'm never quite sure what to say about my philosophy of practice. After twenty five years as a primary-care physician, I am still surprised at humbled by the endless variety of ways that people experience life. So while I may not be up to a whole philosophy, I have at least developed some practical standards that guide my daily practice.

- Everyone who comes to me is deserving of unconditional respect and decency, and of my best efforts.

- Anyone can benefit from having an advocate.

- Habits are hard to change, and health-related habits are even harder.
There are often more immediate things to worry about. Meaningful change happens slowly, and may not be apparent from one visit to the next.

- Superstition and wishful thinking can cause a lot of avoidable suffering. There is considerable research evidence for the benefits and harms of many medical interventions - my job is to help people make the best decision for themselves, informed by the best available scientific evidence.

Certified Specialties

Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Clinical Associate Professor (Voluntary) - Department of Family Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center. 1989 - 1991

Internship, Family Medicine, Duke University Medical Center. 1988 - 1989

Education

MD | Wake Forest University School of Medicine. 1988

PHD | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 1984

Publications

Journal Articles

Identifying emerging research collaborations and networks: method development.

Dozier AM, Martina CA, O'Dell NL, Fogg TT, Lurie SJ, Rubinstein EP, Pearson TA

Evaluation & the health professions.. 2014 March 37 (1):19-32. Epub 09/08/2013.

Engaging students and faculty: implications of self-determination theory for teachers and leaders in academic medicine.

Lyness JM, Lurie SJ, Ward DS, Mooney CJ, Lambert DR

BMC medical education.. 2013 November 1113 :151. Epub 11/11/2013.

History and practice of competency-based assessment.

Lurie SJ

Medical education.. 2012 January 46 (1):49-57. Epub 1900 01 01.

Medical student attitudes toward patients in diverse care settings: the impact of a patient evaluation course.

Medina-Walpole A, Mooney CJ, Lyness JM, Lambert DR, Lurie SJ

Teaching and learning in medicine.. 2012 24 (2):117-21. Epub 1900 01 01.

Assessing a method to limit influence of standardized tests on clerkship grades.

Lurie SJ, Mooney CJ

Teaching and learning in medicine.. 2012 24 (4):287-91. Epub 1900 01 01.

Towards greater clarity in the role of ambiguity in clinical reasoning.

Lurie S

Medical education.. 2011 April 45 (4):326-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Commentary: pitfalls in assessment of competency-based educational objectives.

Lurie SJ, Mooney CJ, Lyness JM

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2011 April 86 (4):412-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Assessing teamwork: a reliable five-question survey.

Lurie SJ, Schultz SH, Lamanna G

Family medicine.. 2011 43 (10):731-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Relationship between clinical assessment and examination scores in determining clerkship grade.

Lurie SJ, Mooney CJ

Medical education.. 2010 February 44 (2):177-83. Epub 01/05/2010.

Standardizing and personalizing science in medical education.

Lambert DR, Lurie SJ, Lyness JM, Ward DS

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2010 February 85 (2):356-62. Epub 1900 01 01.

Development of an Audit Method to Assess the Prevalence of the ACGME's General Competencies in an Undergraduate Medical Education Curriculum

Mooney CJ, Lurie SJ, Lyness JM, Lambert DR, Guzick DS.

Teach Learn Med. 2010; .

Association between hand-off patients and subject exam performance in medicine clerkship students.

Lang VJ, Mooney CJ, O'Connor AB, Bordley DR, Lurie SJ

Journal of general internal medicine.. 2009 September 24 (9):1018-22. Epub 07/05/2009.

Measurement of the general competencies of the accreditation council for graduate medical education: a systematic review.

Lurie SJ, Mooney CJ, Lyness JM

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2009 March 84 (3):301-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

The effect of nonteaching services on the distribution of inpatient cases for internal medicine residents.

O'Connor AB, Lang VJ, Lurie SJ, Lambert DR, Rudmann A, Robbins B, Bordley DR

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2009 February 84 (2):220-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Patterns of Communication during the Preanesthesia Visit

Zollo RA, Lurie SJ, Epstein RM, Ward, DS.

Anesthesiology. 2009; .

Lurie SJ, Fogg TT, Dozier AM.

Social Network Analysis as a Method of

Further challenges in measuring communication skills: accounting for actor effects in standardised patient assessments.

Lurie SJ, Mooney CJ, Nofziger AC, Meldrum SC, Epstein RM

Medical education.. 2008 July 42 (7):662-8. Epub 05/23/2008.

Changes in self-perceived abilities among male and female medical students after the first year of clinical training.

Lurie SJ, Meldrum S, Nofziger AC, Sillin LF, Mooney CJ, Epstein RM

Medical teacher.. 2007 November 29 (9):921-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Relationship between peer assessment during medical school, dean's letter rankings, and ratings by internship directors.

Lurie SJ, Lambert DR, Nofziger AC, Epstein RM, Grady-Weliky TA

Journal of general internal medicine.. 2007 January 22 (1):13-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Relationship between Dean's Letter Rankings and Later Evaluations by Residency Program Directors

Lurie,SJ; Lambert,D; Grady-Weliky,TA; Epstein,RM;.

Teaching & Learning in Medicine. 2007; 19(3): 251-256.

Reveries of a solitary walker: [excerpt] by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. (Medicine and the Arts. )

Lurie SJ.

Academic Medicine. 2007; 82(4): 428-429.

Seasonal affective disorder.

Lurie SJ, Gawinski B, Pierce D, Rousseau SJ

American family physician.. 2006 November 174 (9):1521-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effects of rater selection on peer assessment among medical students.

Lurie SJ, Nofziger AC, Meldrum S, Mooney C, Epstein RM

Medical education.. 2006 November 40 (11):1088-97. Epub 1900 01 01.

Temporal and group-related trends in peer assessment amongst medical students.

Lurie SJ, Nofziger AC, Meldrum S, Mooney C, Epstein RM

Medical education.. 2006 September 40 (9):840-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Futility as applied to the biopsychosocial model.

Lurie,S. J.;.

Fam Systems Health. 2005; 23(4): 432-435.

Raising the passing grade for studies of medical education.

Lurie SJ

JAMA.. 2003 September 3290 (9):1210-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Jama 2001 medical education issue: a call for papers.

Lurie SJ

JAMA.. 2001 285 (4):465-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

A piece of my mind. Holding the bag.

Lurie SJ

JAMA.. 2000 April 26283 (16):2073-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

A piece of my mind. Master class.

Lurie S

JAMA.. 1999 July 7282 (1):9-10. Epub 1900 01 01.

A parametric model of utility for two-person distributions

Lurie,S. J.;.

Psychol Rev. 1987; 94(42): 60-72.

Development and Validation of the Child Improvement Locus of Control (CILC) Scales

DeVellis,R. F.; DeVellis,B. M.; Revicki,D. A.; Lurie,S. J.; Runyan,D. K.;.

Journal of Clinical Psychology. 1985; 3: 307-324.

Books

AMA Manual of Style (2007)

Authors: Iverson C, Christiansen S, Flanagin A, Fontanarosa PB, Glass RM, Lurie SJ, Meyer HS, Winker MA, Young RK

Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York 2007

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.8 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.6 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.7 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

Very empathetic

Sep 17, 2024

[...] He was attentive and did a good job [...].

Sep 13, 2024

Dr. Lurie was very attentive to my daughter's concerns. He listened and asked many questions to make sure he understood everything that she had going on. My daughter and I both felt that Dr Lurie was very thorough

Sep 01, 2024

5.0 stars

Our Normal Dr was unexpectedly out of office for a couple of weeks and Dr. Lurie was filling in. We were pleasantly surprised by his understanding and knowledge of our issues.

Jul 28, 2024

5.0 stars

This was a follow up for a hospital stay for pneumonia. Doctor answered all concerns and was very nice

Jul 07, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Lurie was a WONDERFUL temp Dr replacement for my primary care Dr who left the practice. He was thorough, professional and appropriately friendly. Excellent Dr!

Jun 22, 2024

5.0 stars

Caring, understanding, compassion and empathy!

Jun 22, 2024

5.0 stars

My problem was diagnosed the same day, and I was given an urgent referral to an ortho specialist. [...] I was encouraged when he ordered x-rays the same day of the appointment and got back to me later that day with a diagnosis and referral. [...]

Jun 09, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Lurie is excellent

Jun 08, 2024

5.0 stars

Providers in the URMC are excellent [...].

Jun 08, 2024

During my recent appointment with the covering doctor, Dr. Lurie, I felt disrespected and unheard. [...] I felt interrogated about my prescriptions for Xanax and Adderall despite being transparent about my medical history. I explained that I had been prescribed Adderall for ADHD by my previous PCP, Dr. Lieberman, but stopped taking it due to side effects. Dr. Lurie seemed to misunderstand my explanation and repeatedly questioned my honesty, even inaccurately noting that I claimed the pharmacy continuously refills the prescription.Additionally, when I mentioned that I've worked at ADT for eight years but had taken no unplanned days off in the past three years, he misquoted me, claiming I hadn't taken any days off during the entire eight-year period. His repeated mentions of missed appointments felt condescending and left me feeling like I was treated as a suspect rather than a patient.While I understand the need for thorough questioning, it should be handled with respect and understanding, especially when a patient feels vulnerable.

May 10, 2024

5.0

The doctor I saw was not my Primary Care Doctor- I was told he comes in to help - my doctor was not in the office and I needed to see someone regarding my sinus issues. He was thorough and a good listener.

Mar 26, 2024

5.0

Very good.

Mar 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent care. He really cares about me and my needs and what resources he could help me with.

Mar 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Lurie did a great job!

Sep 25, 2023

5.0

[...] always prompt & attentive!

Aug 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Lurie, forgot names of receptionist, Scheduler, and Doctor Assistant, but all great !

Aug 20, 2023

5.0

Very reassuring office visit, Dr. Did a very good and complete check of arm and shoulder.

Aug 20, 2023

5.0

I was very pleased with everyone and everything - especially since I was there for a sick visit!

Aug 03, 2023

5.0

Everyone working that day, from the receptionist on, was wonderful.

Aug 03, 2023

5.0

I had never seen this provider before, but he treated me like a patient he had for years!

Aug 03, 2023

5.0

Very kind and patient. The visit was not rushed and I was impressed he asked my son if there was anything else unrelated to his foot that he wanted to talk about while there.

Jun 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Lurie was fantastic! Kudos to Lindsey (front desk) for going above & beyond to get us in w/him! He spent time meeting us and took his time with our concerns!

May 15, 2023

5.0

Thank you to everyone in your office working hard for everyone. I know it must be hard until the new providers join but it has been seamless on the patient side for my family! Thank you!

May 15, 2023

3.8

This visit was for my 15 year old son. It was a combination well visit & med check. The provider was filling in for Dr Lenhard who recently retired. [...] The Dr. Seemed nice but just a different style from what we are used to. Slow & soft spoken is not a good fit for my son. [...]

May 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Lurie. He was filling in for Dr. Taylor, my primary. He was knew about my condition and made me feel comfortable even though he is not my primary doctor.

Mar 12, 2023

4.6

Dr. Lurie was filling in for my regular doctor, Dr. Booth. He was very helpful.

Feb 17, 2023

Very helpful and explained things I was inquiring about

Feb 07, 2023

5.0

The whole office is always very responsive and always helpful

Feb 04, 2023

5.0

Very grateful to be squeezed in to be seen

Jan 05, 2023

5.0

Dr Lurie was amazing. Skilled and compassionate!

Jan 05, 2023

5.0

This visit went very well. However, I came in for a specific problem I have been experiencing. Unfortunately, my primary care person was out on leave. Dr. Lurie did not know me, I think he did not read my records. But as he examined me and made comments, I would say. "Well, the pressure has been high lately." He did give me a medication and suggestions. It really was a simple problem. He was very nice and I felt comfortable with him. I was glad there was someone to fill in for Kristan

Dec 30, 2022

5.0

Everyone was very kind and respectful keep up the good workDr

Oct 04, 2022

5.0

My experience was excellent, not a long wait time. Provider was very good and attentive.

May 28, 2022

4.2

Overall good experience from this office [...]

May 13, 2022

5.0

Everything is good now.

Mar 09, 2022

5.0

It all went so well. [...]

Feb 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Danzerbe - my primary dr. he is great. Dr. Stephen Lurie, Hannah Schinbeckler - she is very good too.

Feb 20, 2022