From Hong Kong to Montrose, how Dr. Katie Stephens ended up back in the land of her father

Dr Katie Stephens takes us on a journey from her upbringing in Hong Kong to Medical School at the University of Manchester, to returning to her family's roots here in Colorado. We talk about a range of health topics and get a feel for her upcoming series on WKRP Montrose's "Health and Wellness playlist."

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Dr. Stephens is a family medicine physician (GP), which means she treats patients of all ages—from newborns to seniors.

But what really stands out is her approach:

Focus on chronic disease management

Emphasis on lifestyle changes over medication when possible

Helping patients reduce or even eliminate unnecessary prescriptions

Instead of quick visits and rushed decisions, her philosophy is simple:
👉 Spend time, educate patients, and treat the root cause—not just the symptoms.

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Key Highlights:

Humorous Banter 0:00 - 7:27: The hosts engage in lighthearted banter, including jokes about British accents, Star Wars fandom, and the hosts' own
Dr. Stephens' Background 7:28 - 13:28: Born and raised in Hong Kong to a father originally from Montrose, Dr. Stephens eventually moved to the UK, where she attended medical school at the University of Manchester and practiced in Stoke-on-Trent before returning to her family's roots in Colorado.
Direct Primary Care 26:37 - 28:22: Dr. Stephens explains the benefits of the direct primary care membership model, which allows for more personalized access to a physician, including affordable options for children's care.
Health and Wellness Insights 22:43 - 26:36: A teaser for her upcoming series on the show, where she demystifies health metrics like waist-to-hip ratio and waist-to-height ratio as better alternatives to BMI for assessing visceral fat and overall health risk.

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