I have had atrial fib for over 30 years and Dr. Hilty has been my doctor for over 20 years. And -- because of his infectious smiles, I have never felt afraid for my health. He guides me to healthy diets and helps me with my medications -- always with a smile. I am now 83 years old -- and always look forward to my appointments with Dr. Hilty. He guides me to a healthy life style with his… See more
Stephen A. Hilty, MD
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Get Directions
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Dr. Hilty's Credentials
University of California, San Francisco Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program
San Francisco, CA
1996-1998
University of California, San Francisco Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program
San Francisco, CA
1995-1996
Dartmouth Medical School
Hanover, NH
Doctorate of Medicine 1995
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Biology 1990
Magna Cum Laude
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
- Jeffrey Weingarten Award, Internal Medicine Residency Program 1998
Dartmouth Medical School
- Dean's Medal 1995
- Upjohn Achievement Award 1995
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society 1994
- Rolf C. Syvertsen Scholar 1994
Occidental College
- Mortar Board, National Honor Society of College Seniors 1989-1990
- Phi Beta Kappa, Academic Honor Society 1989
- Daniel Stuart Hammack Award 1989
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
- End-of-Life Care Pathway 2006-2010
- Chief of Medicine 2002-2004
University of California, San Francisco
- Longitudinal Clinical Elective Preceptor 1997
- Family and Community Medicine Preceptor 1990-1991
Dartmouth Medical School
- Student Representative, New Directions Curriculum Committee 1994-1995
- Student Representative, Curriculum Committee 1991-1993
Northeast Group on Educational Affairs Conference on Medical Education in Quebec, Canada
- Student Representative 1993
Occidental College
- Member, Community Outreach Committee Chair, Mortar Board 1989-1990
- Member, Peer Review Board 1978-1988
California Medical Society 1998-present
San Luis Obispo County Medical Society Association 1998-present
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Hilty
Dr Hilty has been my favorite doctor for over 18 years
Steve Hilty is an amazing person and doctor.
I’m always able to contact him. His staff goes above and beyond to provide his patients with the care needed at anytime.
Steve is always available and accessible, which is hard to find these days.
I always feel like I’m
The only patient he is caring for.
He’s 5 star in my book
I have been with Dr. Hilty since before he embraced the MDVIP approach. He was a great physician then, though sometimes seemed a bit frustrated by the limitations he faced in spending the time he believed necessary with each of his patients. I immediately signed up when he began his association with MDVIP. Since that time,Dr. Hilty has made the time. He has "been there," in every… See more
I can't tell one story about Dr. Hilty because he is always there for us. Whether it's helping me decide to take an expensive screening test or not or letting me know my 89 year old father needs me to help with his other appointments or medications Dr. Hilty has the highest standard of care for us as patients. He sets the bar VERY for health care professionals.
Thank you Steve… See more
I would like to say a few words about Dr. Hilty. My nature and nurture are both flawed which requires more health management than it probably should. Dr. Hilty keeps me in perfect balance with his care and health management. His suggestions, prescriptions and recommendations are always spot on and if I actually did all of what he recommended I would make his job easier. He’s one in a million… See more
Dr. Stephen Hilty has been my personal doctor for at about 20 years. My previous physician retired and so I quizzed a neighbor who was also using the same doctor and being a doctor himself he recommended Dr. Hilty. The rest is history!
My wife and I switched over and we stayed with him when he made the wise career moved to go to MDVIP.
He is widely recognized in our area as the… See more
My husband & I think Dr Hilty hung the moon! As my husband & I have matured into our 70’s, we’ve realized how very important it is to have a doctor you trust & can depend on 24/7. So very fortunate to have our calls answered & concerns addressed swiftly. Always comfortable with all the staff who we also think very highly of. We feel blessed & so very fortunate to have Dr… See more
I have been a patient of Dr. Hilty for about three years. Fortunately I have not had any catastrophic situations during that time. I do have a new and better sense of my health since I have been his patient. He has made suggestions about improving my diet that immediately caused me to lose about six or seven pounds and have less cravings for foods I should avoid. He has given me pointers… See more
Dr. Hilty possesses vast scientific and medical knowledge which he imparts in a highly caring and empathetic manner at all times. He routinely outlines instructions and suggestions for improving, achieving and maintaining one’s health at all levels. He is highly accessible during any emergencies. In all of these areas he has improved our lives significantly. I have him to thank for becoming a… See more