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
Rush Medical College
Medical SchoolValley Medical Center of Fresno
Internship ProgramValley Medical Center of Fresno
Residency ProgramUniversity of Michigan Medical School
Fellowship ProgramBoard Certifications
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1987Insurance
- 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
37 ratings, 6 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
It was clear Dr Stewart had read all my files and had pertinent questions. He discussed the surgery thoroughly and his role in it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2024
Dr. Stewart was very Caring and professional. I considered having a second opinion before my surgery but after meeting Dr. Stewart, I was very impressed with how informative he was and how caring he was. He answered all my questions and concerns. he is an amazing surgeon. I would recommend him to any of my friends and family members. Thank you, Dr. Stewart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
He's a loving Dr. That's rare these days
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2024
The doctor made me feel very comfortable and welcomed. He answered all my questions and made sure I understood everything. It was the best doctor visit I've ever been to in Bakersfield.