Biography
Dr. Stephen J. Kleine, DO, is a skilled and compassionate hospitalist with a strong foundation in internal medicine and a reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. A former Staff Internist and Medical Surgical Unit (MSU) Medical Director at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Dr. Kleine played a vital role in overseeing one of the largest MSUs in the U.S. Air Force in Europe. In this role, he managed inpatient care—including ICU and infusion clinic services—and provided critical support to the emergency department and labor & delivery overflow. His attention to detail and leadership were instrumental in optimizing clinical operations, streamlining physician call schedules, and supervising the transition to the MHS Genesis electronic medical record system.
Dr. Kleine earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Wright State University in partnership with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He has served on executive medical boards, led clinical readiness programs, and contributed to peer reviews, consistently upholding the highest standards of medical care. His work as a Clinical Practice Guideline Champion for Hypertension and Alternate Lead for the Patient Transfer Working Group reflect his commitment to quality improvement and collaborative healthcare delivery.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kleine is deeply invested in education and professional development. He has instructed NHS junior doctors in an academic ICU setting through the Host Nation Training Agreement and serves as an American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ALS) Instructor. Recognized for his excellence with the Company Grade Officer of the Quarter award at RAF Lakenheath, Dr. Kleine brings a thoughtful, compassionate approach to every patient interaction and is respected for his ability to balance meticulous clinical care with mentorship and operational leadership.