KENNETH STONE

Kenneth Stone, MD, is an Internal Medicine physician at Slower Medicine, a Direct Primary Care practice in Durham, NC. He focuses on improving health span and slowing the processes of human aging. Dr. Stone’s practice style is functional and holistic, integrating conventional medicine with supplements, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions. His areas of special interest include life extension, metabolism, cardiovascular health, stress, chronic fatigue, thyroid issues, weight management, and diabetes.

At Slower Medicine, visits are intentionally long—often 2–3 hours for new patients—to allow thorough exploration of health concerns, detailed lab review, and collaborative development of personalized treatment plans. Dr. Stone emphasizes patient empowerment, root‑cause analysis of chronic illness, and a partnership model that aligns with the Direct Primary Care philosophy of affordable, high‑touch primary care without insurance barriers.