
Robert D Stewart, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Robert D Stewart
About The Provider
A pillar in the Central Valley medical community, Robert Douglas Stewart is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who has been caring for patients for more than 47 years.
Inspired to pursue medicine by his experience in the healthcare system as a young man, Dr. Stewart is committed to helping everyone regardless of their status in society.
His areas of care include coronary artery disease, lung cancer, aortic valve stenosis, pulmonary empyema, aortic dissections and more.
He’s passionate about medicine because it allows him an opportunity to help others regain their love of life, enhancing and extending it so they can cherish time with their family and loved ones.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Stewart enjoys camping, hiking, skiing and riding his motorcycle. He has five children and has been married to his wife, a general surgeon named Edythe, for more than 20 years.
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Cardiothoracic Surgery: Adventist Health Physicians Network
- 2701 Chester Avenue, Suite 102, Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Get Directions
- phone: 661-241-6700
Expertise
Education
- Medical School: Rush Medical College
- Internship Program: Valley Medical Center of Fresno
- Residency Program: Valley Medical Center of Fresno
- Fellowship Program: University of Michigan Medical School
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1987
Insurance
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Brand New Day
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Foundation for Medical Care- Bakersfield Counties
- Galaxy
- Health Net
- Health Smart
- Kaiser
- Kern Health Systems/Kern Family
- Kern Legacy Health Plan
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Networks By Design
- Premier Physicians Alliance IPA
- Tricare
- Triwest1
- UHC
- Universal Health Care IPA
- Western Growers
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
36 ratings, 7 reviewsOur providers are at the heart of delivering whole-person care. We encourage patients to share their experiences through a patient satisfaction survey they receive following visits. Provider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to provider-focused questions in this survey. Please see the provider’s star rating and patient reviews below. Thank you for giving Adventist Health the opportunity to support your best health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
He listened to me to my concerns and also informed my daughter, I like that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
Doctor was excellent in describing what I was experiencing and understood my problem and took the time to listen to me and answer questions I had and came up with a solution to provide additional care I needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr. Stewart took his time to explain to me the importance of my recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Was genuinely concerned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Excellent care by my Doctor and was attentive to my needs, I'm truly grateful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Wonder doctor who helped me feel better about my health situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Dr Stewart answered all my questions.