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Robert D Stewart

Robert D Stewart, MD

4.936 ratings, 7 reviews

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About 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

  1. Cardiothoracic Surgery: Adventist Health Physicians Network

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

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • 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 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    He listened to me to my concerns and also informed my daughter, I like that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Dr. Stewart took his time to explain to me the importance of my recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Was genuinely concerned.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Excellent care by my Doctor and was attentive to my needs, I'm truly grateful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Wonder doctor who helped me feel better about my health situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr Stewart answered all my questions.