
Joe John Stephenson, Jr., MD
Medical OncologyHematology Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Adults 65 and up
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Joe John Stephenson, Jr.
Joe J. Stephenson, MD, is the Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship (CIOS) and the Center for Cancer Prevention and Wellness (CCPW) at Prisma Health Cancer Institute in Greenville, SC. He is also a practicing medical oncologist, board certified in hematology and oncology. Dr Stephenson is also the co-director of the Prisma Health Breast Cancer Program as well as the Breast Cancer Prevention Program at Prisma Health Cancer Institute in the Upstate. He currently is the Chair of the Prisma Health Cancer Care Committee.
Dr. Stephenson is almost a native of South Carolina. He spent most of his formative years in the state and then attended the Medical University of South Carolina. He went on to his residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, GA. He performed his fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He remained in San Antonio where he held the dual position of Associate Professor at the University of Texas San Antonio School of Medicine and the Cancer Therapy Research Center and was the Director of the General Maxwell Thurman Drug Development Unit.
Dr Stephenson came back to South Carolina taking a position at the Cancer Center of the Carolinas (CCC) in 2000. He served as president of the joint Policy Board for CCC from 2003-2005. Dr. Stephenson is the co-founder of the Prisma Health Institute for Translational Oncology Research (ITOR), a major pillar of cancer research at Prisma Health that includes a Phase I Clinical Research Unit and a Biorepository Services platform. Dr. Stephenson was honored to serve as an advisor to the President Bush’s Cancer Panel on Translational Oncology.
Dr Stephenson is passionate about delivering holistic and individualized care to each patient. He is a champion for breast cancer prevention and an advocate for improving cancer surveillance for cancer survivors and community screening.
Dr Stephenson and his wife Nancy reside in Greenville, SC with their Saint Bernard, Carly. He has two adult sons, Joe, and Connor, both pursuing medical careers. He enjoys working outdoors, fly fishing, and reading about history. He is a big fan of Abe Lincoln. Dr. Stephenson is a member of the Buncombe Street Methodist Church in Greenville on Buncombe Street. He is a big supporter of the youth ministries at UMC and Apologetics.
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Locations
- Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Faris Rd.
- 900 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-404-2010
- fax: 864-404-2011
- Prisma Health Cancer Institute Multidisciplinary Center – Faris Rd.
- 890 West Faris Road, Suite 320, Greenville, SC 29605
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-455-1200
- Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship
- 900 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-455-1346
- fax: 864-455-5897
- Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Institute for Translational Oncology Research
- 900 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605
- Get Directions
- phone: 864-455-3600
- fax: 864-455-3618
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Internal Medicine
- Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
- Fellowship: Brooke Army Medical Center, Hematology & Oncology
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
Insurance
- Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
- Absolute Total Care (Centene)
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
- BCBS
- BCBS Blue Essentials
- BCBS PPC
- BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
- BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
- BlueChoice Health Plan
- BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
- BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare
- Companion Benefit Alternatives
- CorVel Workers Compensation
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- FirstHealth (Aetna)
- Healthy Connections
- Humana - Healthy Horizons
- Humana Choice Care
- Humana Medicare
- Liberty Advantage
- Logistics Health
- Magellan
- MedCost
- Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)
- Molina
- Molina Medicaid
- NHC Advantage
- Optum Behavioral Health
- Promise Health Plan
- SC Medicaid Healthy Connections
- Select Health Medicare
- Select Heath (First Choice)
- Spectera
- TriCare
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
- Wellcare (Centene)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
405 ratings, 85 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
All was good. Nothing to really mention
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
I am happy with my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Had all the labs done earlier so we would have information for my visit, instead of same day labs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Everything was great at my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Physician and nurses were supportive. No improvements needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2026
Dr Stephenson is the best! Greenville is fortunate to have him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
For me I believe that everyone was nice and respectful, understanding and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
I don't think it could have been better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Everything was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
All was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Wonderful experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Very pleased with Dr Stephenson and the staff. Everyone is nice helpful polite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
I was treated very well and have confidence in this office. I appreciate the staff and concern shown to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
ALL WAS GOOD ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Our first visit with Dr. Stephenson and Sebrina was perfect! They went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and helped us understand the treatment plan they felt would be best for my cancer recurrence. Was hoping to never see an oncologist again, but am feeling blessed that I was able to get in with Dr. Stephenson and his team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
I was treated with respect and kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
The waiting areas were not organized, modern, or inviting. The chair in the hall facing the scheduling desks were off putting and uncomfortable. The main waiting area was badly layout out and hard to get in and out around other people waiting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I don't see any need for improvement. The visit was perfect. The doctor, the nurse, everybody treated me with respect and it was a genuinely nice, great visit. So I just feel they were very personable and professional and I'd go there anytime and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
I felt respected and valued by every staff member I encountered during this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
No improvements needed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr. Stephenson is a wonderful, caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
They were wonderful i am extremely happy with them
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
I understand being behind but with this many years in this business/practice one would think that appointments regarding new concerns or treatment plans would need extra time and be scheduled accordingly. Requesting a patient to be there 15 minutes early and then still be an hour late from the start of scheduled appointment time was a bit much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
None- it was an excellent and very efficient visit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Dr. Joe Stephenson and staff are all wonderful. The ladies at the front desk when you first walk in are good too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Nothing.. was completely satisfied with my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
My husband and I both love Dr Stephenson and feel so lucky that he is the head of this Oncology department! He has been fabulous and I am now 5 years from diagnosis. YAY!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Everything is good.?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Everything was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Do not let Dr S retire.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Great care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Nothing. Dr. Stephenson and staff are AWESOME
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
No improvement necessary. Everyone was professional and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Nothing, Dr Stephenson is always Great and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
reduce the number of appointment reminder calls and texts. does anyone check MyChart for e-checkin data?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Nothing- Dr. Stephenson is wonderful. He listens and he makes sure he answers all questions. Every person in his office is great.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
I would have preferred to have felt like I was heard and seen and understood, not just another number or not an individual. I would like to have been treated like an individual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
I am very happy with my care team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
I've been seeing Dr. Stephenson for just over 4 yrs. He was always very compassionate and reassuring throughout my journey. I always felt heard when expressing my concerns. I feel like we made a great team in getting to the point I'm at now which is 4+ years in remission from triple negative breast cancer. I am now discharged as his patient but will always continue to appreciate him. He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
I honestly can't think of anything. I had a great experience with Dr. Stephenson as well as the rest of the staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
They were awesome!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
No. I enjoy going to this Doctor's office for their treatment towards me. The Doctor and staff are professional, knowledge of my case, always prompt to seeing me of my scheduled time. This office is an exceptional assest to the Prisma Health community.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
It was a great visit. Dr Stephenson was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
Dr. Stephenson and his staff were excellent. I can't think of anything you could do to improve my experience while I was over there this past week. He was very knowledgeable of my history, patient, and kind. I'm grateful to have found him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Nothing. I trust Dr Joe. I believe he is very qualified and he listens and gives information you need!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Feel very confident in Dr Stephenson's and his staff's care and concern and appreciate care provided to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr Stephenson made a horrible journey more pleasant. He was kind, thorough and someone I felt comfortable with. Thank you so much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
The team is wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. Stephenson and his entire staff are just amazing, caring individuals in their field of work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
ALL WAS JUST FINE.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
I was completely satisfied with both the elements of trust and support.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Well, I forgot to ask about my monoclonial gammothy and it was never brouht up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Can't say anything Dr Stephenson is so great so thankful he's my Dr and the nurses are great too like them all Keep up the good work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
No recommendations. Cancer Institute care is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Can't think of anything. Dr Stephenson and his staff are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Everything was fine. I didn't even have to wait for my three appointments. Was seen immediately for first and then same for other two.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Not anything I could have ask for. It has been a long time since I felt i got such one on one care. My dr. Took time to answer questions I have needed answered for a while and has such a wonderful personality. This made me so much better. The nurse was also very helpful. They are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
None-everything was perfect. Thank you!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Nothing more. Dr. Stephenson and his staff are great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr Stephenson is great!! He listens and cares about every patient I see him with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
All bases were covered with excellency.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Great folks .Dr Stephenson is not only my oncologist.He is a friend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
All was well with my experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Have 2 or3 Dr's just. like Dr.Stephenson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
I just want to say that I think that all of the staff did an excellent job the day that I had my appointment, and I do appreciate the service and the care that I was given. And I also want to say that I think I answered it correctly to the first question. I did get an appointment when I needed it, and that I appreciate as well. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Everything was wonderful! I felt completely cared for and confident that I was in the best care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Removal of the ice/water dispensers during Covid was understandable, but we sure could use them back now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
It could not have been better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
I sat for longer than I needed to sit bc I needed an injection and the infusion center didn't know I was ready. The nurse apologized but stated I didn't know you were sitting out here waiting.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
All good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Everything is fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Dr. Stephenson is perfect. I always feel good. There is no improvements needed, just open communication all the way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Nothing. Everything was fine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Wonderful people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
I am totally pleased with the care I received
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
All were great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr. Stephenson and his staff are always great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
It was a great visit and my husband and I have a lot of respect for Dr. Stephenson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Have instructions for the nurse for how to prep patient so they are ready for whatever doctor is going to do on that visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
I was satisfied with the level of respect and care provided to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
No complaints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Not a thing everything was top notched!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
I can't think of anything. Dr. Stephenson is excellent. He obviously cares about his patient. So does his staff. My husband and I are very pleased that we found him.