Dr. Stephanie Cartabiano is a compassionate family medicine physician and a first-generation Slovak-Hungarian American. She developed an early fascination with science and medicine while growing up in a household whose heritage embraced traditional integrative practices, such as nettle tea for bronchitis.
Dr. Cartabiano completed her undergraduate studies at New York University, where she discovered an interest in changing the course of disease treatment through research. As an undergraduate student, her work in the field of Allergy and Immunology led to her first publication in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. She further honed her skills at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, earning a master’s degree from NYU in Immunology and bone marrow transplantation. During her time in the lab, she reflected on the profound effect that her mentors had on her personal development which led her to pursue a master’s degree in education from The College of New Jersey. While teaching high school, her students reminded her of her love of Medicine where she could both mentor patients while directly impacting their health.
Dr. Cartabiano earned her MD from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed her residency in family medicine and global health fellowship with the University of Massachusetts. Her residency training also provided valuable experience in acupuncture which she pursued by completing the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Integrated Structural Acupuncture program with the renowned Japanese acupuncturist, Kiiko Matsumoto.
Some of Dr. Cartabiano’s healthcare interests include chronic disease management, women’s health, acupuncture, lifestyle and weight loss medicine for which she holds a fellowship with the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Cartabiano strongly believes in a holistic approach to patient-centered care, correcting the root cause of illness in addition to addressing the symptoms of disease. She strives to empower patients with the medical education required to best manage or overcome individual health challenges.
Outside of medicine, she revels in all the joys of life with her husband, Jim, four cats and Plecostomus fish. She remains in touch with her global health fellowship’s host family in El Tololar, Nicaragua and currently serves on the board of Tololamos, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing local education, business, and agricultural resources. She enjoys spending time outdoors whenever possible, practicing Tai Chi, hiking, camping, birding, photography, and enjoying the family farm.