Hera Stephens, MD
Neurology

4.7
310 ratings, 61 comments
4001 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613
Office Number
813-974-3541Fax Number
813-974-9145
New Patient Visits
Online Booking
About Hera
Specialties
Neurology
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Greek
Russian
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
USF College of Medicine
Fellowship, Clinical Neuropsychology, 2011
USF College of Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 2010
USF College of Medicine
Internship, Internal Medicine, 2007
Medical University of Sofia
Medical School, 1994
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
Patient Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.7 out of 5
310 ratings,
61 reviews
10/14/2026
The Provider displayed a remarkable combination of scientific-medical -humanitarian care that enhanced my optimism for more well being .
8/31/2026
DR STEPHENS IS THE BEST. SHE LISTENS, EXAMINES AND HELPS PLAN THE NEXT STEPS OF CARE, ADJUSTING TO THE NEW ISSUES I HAVE. SHE IS VERY INTELLEGENT AND IS ABLE TO COORDINATE MY NEUROLOGICAL ISSUES/CARE WITH MY OTHER MEDICAL ILLNESSES. SHE REALLY IS AN ASSET TO YOUR USF HEALTH NEURO TEAM.
8/21/2026
Easy, comfortable, convenient
8/20/2026
The physician was poorly prepared for my visit. I have to tell about test results have taken since my last visit. She does not review the chart prior to seeing me. She does not seemed to be engaged in my care and more just getting through the visit. I use the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation website to get answers about my disease and to have as much information as possible so I can make decisions about my care. For someone who is a neuromuscular specialist her comments are counterintuitive to my disease.
8/18/2026
Very good discussion and education
8/18/2026
Dr. Stephens is a caring and compassionate physician.
8/16/2026
I have 2 different rare genetic, neuromuscular conditions. Dr Stephens is extremely knowledgeable about both. She helps me be better at managing and staying active with my conditions. I am also starting to have carpal tunnel issues, she helped me understand what is needed to test for It and treat it.
8/13/2026
Dr. Hera Stephen is excellent physician
8/12/2026
Providers (both NCS tech and MD) were great and thorough and were able to answer all my questions with empathy.
8/7/2026
Excellent
7/28/2026
Good natured, and thorough
7/27/2026
I have absolute confidence in USF, I recommend it to people all the time.
7/23/2026
Dr Hera Stephens and her team are the best. Dr. Stephens is the best physician I have ever had. She is so patient, understanding, and has a great bedside manner. So grateful for her!
7/9/2026
I really appreciate the Dr taking time to explain my brain MRI and the next steps. She was very helpful and professional.
7/9/2026
Dr. Stephens, like always, was outstanding. She answered all my questions, offered strategies to help me and explained their usefulness, and was very concerned about my condition.
7/7/2026
Excellent
7/4/2026
Dr Stephens was wonderful!! She not only helped me understand my eye problem she also cared about "the whole of me" and other neurological issues i might have. Also helping necwith my sciatica!! Classy lady!!
6/29/2026
Dr Stephens is an excellent physician who takes careful and safe consideration to all concerns that I have.
6/27/2026
Dr. Stephens is an outstanding doctor. Very grateful to be her patient.
6/24/2026
The care i get from Dr. Stephen is impeccable
6/24/2026
Appreciate the care and ongoing consideration
6/18/2026
Dr Stephens is an excellent doctor in all ways
6/14/2026
Always very good
6/5/2026
Dr Hera Stephens ! Shes great always !
5/28/2026
Dr Stephens is an amazing provider he who is attentive, cares, and fights to find answers for you.
5/26/2026
Everything was good
5/21/2026
Although my appointment was erroneously made for 2027, everyone was very helpful and made sure i was seen and taken care of
5/12/2026
Good
5/8/2026
Dr. Stephens is very personable, thorough, and professional. I had some questions and she answered them all thoughtfully.
5/2/2026
Everyone was great
4/30/2026
Dr Hera Stephens is an excellent doctor. She is compassionate and through in her practice,
3/20/2026
She has been uncaring, rude, and unprofessional since my first visit. The wait list has been too long at other clinics so that is why I have not left this practice. Dr Stephens should seriously reconsider her bedside manner and approach to practicing medicine as a whole.
3/17/2026
Dr Stephens is the Best!!
3/13/2026
She explained everything that I asked. And more than that too.
3/7/2026
We will find a solution with her efforts
3/7/2026
Dr Stephans was excellent and very through
3/6/2026
Dr Stephens is the best
3/3/2026
Excellent service of medical care.
3/3/2026
Excellent!!! Thank you.
2/26/2026
I have In fact recommended someone from my church
2/25/2026
Dr Stephens is the best.
2/24/2026
Doctor went above my expectations
2/5/2026
Dr Stevens was very kind and did her best to make sure a very painful test was done quickly and had to stop when I could not tolerate any more pain
2/5/2026
She was very nice and professional. She listened to everything I needed to tell her. Probably why it took so long to get an appointment
2/4/2026
Dr. Stevens Hera made feel comfortable by educating me about my medical issues in her field of expertise . Her testing was accompanied by her assessment and her encouragement for progress through some physical therapy sessions which already led to some degree of progress .
1/31/2026
As always, Dr. Stevens is an excellent!
1/23/2026
She did not withhold information about my condition, she reassured me, and took time to listen. Dr. Stephens is my favorite provider so far at USF/TGH. I still struggle to find providers willing to treat my complex conditions and take me seriously.
1/16/2026
She is the best. A real professional.
1/15/2026
The physician was polite and professional.
1/14/2026
She had not read any of my imaging studies or lab results from hospital events. I waited 6 months to see her and she could have cared less about my issue.
1/8/2026
As always, Dr. Stephens was wonderful: She asked questions to get a complete picture of the current status of my condition, offered options to improve my condition, discussed the pros and cons of each, and helped me come to a path forward to alleviate my symptoms.
12/18/2025
I didn't understand the procedure. But Dr. Stevens and staff/Technicians explained everything to me thoroughly. I was very prepared for the procedure.
12/12/2025
Awesome Dr.
12/9/2025
All good
12/5/2025
Dr. Stephens is a wonderful doctor and healthcare provider.
11/28/2025
My daughter was treated with love and respect. I am very pleased with the help Dr. Hera Stephens gave me and will even see her again.
11/25/2025
Very clear in answering my questions and very caring
11/18/2025
I have recommended Dr. Stephens, she has a patient that I recommended
11/15/2025
I always share with Dr. Stephens her and my Rheumatologist are the only ones that care. It seems like, the other physicians are not concerned about my care. I Love her for that..
11/13/2025
Very well thought out, not rushed, and fully discussed with my wife and i.
11/9/2025
Dr. Stephens is an empathic care giver who helps me feel less anxious about my health condition.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna Better Health Medicaid & Healthy Kids
Aetna Medicare HMO-POS
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
AG Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-BlueCare (Health Options)
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-SimplyBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC)
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Clear Health Alliance Medicaid (CHA)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
Curative PPO, EPO
Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP
Doctors Healthcare Plans Medicare HMO, D-SNP
Empath LIFE (PACE)
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Freedom Health Medicare HMO
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSpring Medicare HMO & PPO (fka Cigna Medicare)
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP)
Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
InnovAge (PACE)
Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO, I-SNP
Molina Children's Medical Services (CMS)
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO)
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
Quality Health Management
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO and Healthy Kids
Simply Healthcare Medicare HMO
Solis Medicare HMO
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
TRICARE Prime (Humana Military)
TRICARE Prime Demo (CareSource Military & Veterans)
TRICARE Select (Humana Military)
Truli for Health
Ultimate Health Plans Medicare HMO
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
United Healthcare Exchange Plans
United Healthcare Medicaid
United Healthcare Medicare HMO and PPO
VA Community Care Network (Optum)
WellCare Medicare HMO
Map & Directions
USF Health Department of Neurology
4001 East Fletcher AvenueTampa, FL 33613