Dr. Christopher G. Stephenson

Dr. Christopher Stephenson is a cardiologist and clinical lipidology specialist who founded Pure Cardiology to provide a more thoughtful, prevention-focused approach to cardiovascular care.

After more than two decades in traditional clinical practice, Dr. Stephenson recognized that many patients with complex cardiometabolic risk were not well served by volume-driven medicine. Pure Cardiology was created to offer a different model—one that prioritizes precision, continuity, and a long-term partnership over rushed visits and fragmented care.

His clinical approach integrates advanced cardiovascular science with evidence-based lifestyle medicine, helping patients reduce risk, stabilize chronic conditions, and make informed, sustainable health decisions.

Clinical Foundation & Training
Medical Education & Postgraduate Training

  • Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship
    NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island (formerly Winthrop-University Hospital), 2000–2003
  • Internal Medicine Residency
    NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, 1998–2000
  • Internal Medicine Internship
    NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, 1997–1998
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    St. George’s University School of Medicine, 1997
  • Research Associate
    National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR, formerly NIDR), 1992–1993
  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Phi Beta Kappa)
    University of Maryland at College Park, 1992

Specialized Education & Clinical Focus

  • Fellowship in Integrative Medicine
    The University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, 2010–2011
  • Plant-Based Professional Certification
    Rouxbe Cooking School, 2014
  • Advanced training and long-standing clinical focus in:
    • Cardiometabolic risk assessment
    • Clinical lipidology
    • Preventive cardiology
    • Cardiovascular imaging interpretation
    • Lifestyle and nutritional medicine

Board Certification History 

  • Internal Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine
    Diplomate, 2000
  • Cardiovascular Disease — American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty)
    Diplomate, 2003; Recertified 2012
  • Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography — National Board of Echocardiography
    Certified, 2003
  • Clinical Lipidology — American Board of Clinical Lipidology
    Diplomate, 2007
  • Nuclear Cardiology — Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
    Certified, 2007
  • Vascular Interpretation — Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI),
    American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
    Certified, 2010

Professional Philosophy

Dr. Stephenson maintains an active commitment to continuous medical education and regularly reviews current cardiovascular, metabolic, and longevity research to ensure his clinical recommendations remain evidence-based and up to date.

His practice philosophy emphasizes:

  • Risk reduction over reactive intervention
  • Precision diagnostics over symptom-based guesswork
  • Long-term patient partnership over episodic care
  • Thoughtful medication use integrated with lifestyle optimization