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MaleAbout Stephen Lupe
Title
Director of Behavioral Medicine for the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Biography
Dr. Lupe is a Clinical Health Psychologist and the Director of Behavioral Medicine at the department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute. Dr. Lupe completed his Master’s degree and Doctorate in clinical psychology with a specialization in integrated behavioral health at The Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Lupe then completed his predoctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship in health psychology at the University of Florida Health Science Center. His clinical and research interests include integrated care, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, eating and swallowing difficulties, brain-gut-microbiome communication, health promotion, disease prevention intervention, acceptance and commitment therapy, program development within health systems, and interdisciplinary treatment team approaches aimed at increasing health behaviors. His dissertation examined the effects of training on health behavior counseling among clinicians.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Florida Health Science Center, 2019
- Medical Education: Florida Institute of Technology, 2018
- Internship: Shands at the University of Florida, 2018
- Undergraduate: Central Missouri State University, 2003
- Undergraduate: Lincoln University, 2001
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-07-28, Dr. Lupe has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Right to Future Distribution of Cleveland Clinic Financial Interest. Dr. Lupe may receive future financial benefits from the Cleveland Clinic for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Ayble Health, Inc.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
41 ratings, 7 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr Lupe is awesome! He takes the time to truly listen and I never feel rushed during my appts with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
I liked Dr Lupi very much. Easy to talk with, and listened to my answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Lupe is focused, caring and skilled
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Great experience. Dr. Lupe was very kind and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr Lupe is very compassionate and caring and seems to know what you're going thru.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Somewhat distracting to have Dr. Lupe on the treadmill during our video session.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Had to wait several months to book with provider