Stephen (he/him/his) attended the University of Connecticut, earning a B.S. in chemistry & biology. After this he moved to southern Maine for medical school, and received his degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. It was during his time as a medical student performing anonymous rapid HIV testing in Portland, and working as an elected member of the Health Equality Alliance (HEAL) Club where his passion for LGBTQIA+ medicine began.

After completing three years of Internal Medicine residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Stephen moved to Boston to begin working at Fenway Health as a primary care provider. He later the added role of Director of Medical Education, working with medical students, residents and now fellow(s) to promote and enhance education in LGBTQIA+ healthcare.