Steven Bauer, M.D.
Steven Bauer, M.D., has long been a respected name in family medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an independent primary care career approaching its twentieth anniversary. He has been a cornerstone of the healthcare community in the Tar Heel State since 2007. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, his clinic, Ballantyne Medical Associates, was among the region's pioneers in treating patients with REGEN-COV monoclonal antibodies.
His contributions continued as he completed two crucial FDA clinical trials concerning COVID-19 therapies. He has also been at the forefront of numerous significant FDA studies, enhancing treatment methodologies across various medical fields.
Medical Expertise and Patient Care
Steven’s clinical expertise spans several critical areas, including bioidentical hormone therapy for both sexes, testosterone replacement therapies, and comprehensive outpatient treatments for opioid use disorder. Moreover, his work in preserving vascular endothelium has been groundbreaking.
Outside the clinic, his interests range from culinary arts and enology to global travel. His community involvement is extensive, as he has volunteered for myriad medical training initiatives throughout his professional journey, which began in 1999.
Current Role & Responsibilities
At Ballantyne Medical Associates, founded in March 2007, he offers a robust spectrum of primary care services, including advanced aesthetic laser treatments and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Under his leadership, the clinic emphasizes a holistic treatment philosophy, ensuring patients' health goals are met with the utmost care and precision.
The dedicated team at Ballantyne Medical Associates is committed to patient education, providing clear and concise information to help patients make informed health decisions.
Educational Background
Bauer began his medical career after studying pre-med at North Carolina State University and earning his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology. His medical training was further enhanced by a residency at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in New York, where he served as Chief Resident.
Certifications & Associations
Dr. Steven Bauer maintains up-to-date and active GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative. He serves as a principal investigator for numerous well-known pharmaceutical companies where he conducts FDA-regulated Clinical Trials as a principal investigator. The physician is a passionate educator who has established clinical affiliations agreements with several educational institutions nationwide. These educational institutions include
- Anderson University College of Health Professions
- Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Baylor University
- Carson-Newman University
- Chamberlain University
- East Carolina University
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
- George Washington University
- Meharry Medical College
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- St. John Fisher University
- University of Colorado
- University of South Carolina
- Wingate University
He is a member of the North Carolina Medical Society, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and a founding and current board member of Independent Physicians of the Carolinas. He is also the lead physician of the 10-13 Club of Charlotte, which serves hundreds of active and retired law enforcement officers.
Elsewhere, Steven Bauer DO is certified by Aesthetic Consulting & Training to administer Botox cosmetic injections and Westford, Massachusetts-based medical treatments outfit Cynosure in the use of ICON, Pellefirm, Pelleve, PicoSure, and SculpSure laser systems.
He has also previously earned a Federal Xnumber with a DW-100 waiver from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in the use of buprenorphine/naloxone to detox, treat, and monitor patients affected by the ongoing national prescription and illicit opioid epidemic.
Awards
Dr. Steven Bauer is a multi-award-winning physician who has earned numerous accolades from the Charlotte Observer and other prestigious publications and award-granting organizations during his two-decade-plus career.
The Charlotte Observer was founded in 1886 and has one of the largest circulations of any newspaper in the Carolinas. Among the many awards collected by Dr. Bauer and Ballantyne Medical Associates, courtesy of the Charlotte Observer and elsewhere, are the following:
- Best Doctor 2023 - First Place - Gold Award
- Best Medical Practice 2023 - First Place - Gold Award
- Best Primary Care Practice 2023 - Third Place - Bronze Award
- Charlotte Magazine Top Doctors Winner 2017
- Charlotte Magazine Top Doctors Winner 2018
- Charlotte Magazine Top Doctors Winner 2020
- ThreeBestRated.com Top-3 Award - Metro Area - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Magazine releases an annual list of the city's top doctors, voted on through a peer survey conducted by Castle Connolly, the leading research and medical information resource. ThreeBestRated.com, established in 2014, identifies the top local doctors, healthcare providers, and other professionals handpicked by experts in key cities nationwide, including Charlotte, North Carolina.
Concierge Medicine Today also named Bauer and Ballantyne Medical Associates among its biennial Top Doctors in Concierge Medicine in 2020-2021. Concierge Medicine Today is the industry's leading independently owned and operated healthcare publication for physicians working in private practice.
Through his dedication to medicine and community, Steven continues to lead by example, improving patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge in Charlotte and beyond. His career is a testament to the power of thorough care, education, and community involvement in healthcare.
Personal Life & Interests
Originally from Sleepy Hollow, New York, he spent much of his early career in his home state, deeply involved with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services as an HIV specialist. His move to North Carolina continued his commitment to significantly impacting public health.
Steven Bauer, M.D., lives in Mecklenburg County with his wife, Barbara, a professional nurse, and their family. Together, they enjoy exploring the natural beauty of mountains and oceans and the culinary delights of their travels.
