Bio
Phillip Stephens, DHSc, PA-C, is an award-winning author, medical professional, and martial arts champion with a diverse career spanning clinical medicine, academia, research, combat sports, and political commentary.
Dr. Stephens holds an Academic Doctorate in Health Science (DHSc) from A.T. Still University, where he has served as an Adjunct Professor teaching Research Methodology, Population Health, and Evidence-Based Medicine. He has also held an adjunct professorship at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where he designed and developed a course on Innovative Healthcare Technology.
With over 30 years of experience practicing emergency and family medicine as a Physician Assistant, Dr. Stephens is currently the CEO of a private medical group specializing in family and preventive care. He remains actively engaged in clinical leadership & research while pursuing his writing career.
A 5th-degree black belt in Ketsugo Do Jujutsu, Stephens is a decorated martial artist. He won the 2002 SKIL World Championship in the Self-Defense Division and earned a silver medal at the 2003 National Black Belt League World Championships after a perfect season of ten first-place finishes. He holds additional state and regional titles through SKIL, NBL, and the Martial Arts Tournament Tour (MATT).
In 2013, he was appointed by the State of North Carolina as a Commissioner on the NC Boxing & Combat Sports Commission, overseeing regulated combat sports such as boxing and MMA. He is currently the ranking member. Former World Heavyweight Champion James "Bonecrusher" Smith served as the Commission's inaugural chairman.
Dr. Stephens's influence also extends into politics, where his work has been recognized with state-level awards and featured in national outlets such as Politico Magazine and The Washington Examiner. His experiences in political strategy are detailed in his book Winning Elections.
As an author, he has written across multiple genres, publishing works on martial arts philosophy, medical science, political analysis, and Christian fiction. Kirkus Reviews praised his acclaimed book Winning Fights as "a clear and strongly worded fighting manual in the long tradition of Sun Tzu." His medical textbook is published in both English and Spanish.
Upcoming Non-Fiction titles include: "Deadly Fights"
Upcoming Fiction titles include: "Nails of God"