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Earl Stewart, Jr. is a physician and native son of the city of Augusta, Georgia, where he grew up and attended public schooling for both his primary and secondary educations. He is a 2005 alumnus of A.R. Johnson Health Sciences and Engineering Magnet High School, where he studied on the Health Sciences curriculum while maintaining a 4.0-grade point average. He is also a 2009 alumnus of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (Cum Laude) with a pre-medical focus with minors in Chemistry and Latin. Dr. Stewart later attended the historic Meharry Medical College’s School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, graduating with multiple honors and commendations in May of 2013. At Meharry, he was a member and leader of several medical student associations and was awarded numerous accolades for academic excellence, professionalism in medicine, humanism, and community service. Dr. Stewart is a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations and served on the Governor’s Council of the Tennessee State Chapter of the American College of Physicians, as Secretary of the Governing Council of the Tennessee Medical Association-Medical Student Section, as President of the Thomas-Hardy Internal Medicine Society, and as Chaplain of the Meharry Chapter of the 100 Collegiate Black Men and his medical class. He is also a member of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Honor Society for Humanism in Medicine. He completed residency training in Categorical Internal Medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School of the prestigious Brown University and its affiliated hospitals in Providence, Rhode Island. Clinical interests are cardiovascular disease prevention, preventive medicine, spirituality in medicine, heart failure management in primary care, opioid addiction treatment, health disparities elimination, diversity in medicine, end-of-life care.
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 316 patient ratings
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I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Stewart was great as usual. However, the office could not print labels and I had to come back the following morning to do lab work. It was a major inconvenience but the staff did not see it that way.
November 28, 2024
5
Dr Stewart and his team are the best. We just wish he could split his time between the Dekalb office and an office in Vinings.
November 22, 2024
5
The entire teams are professional, friendly, informative and helpful. I always feel valued whenever I visited. Thank you
November 20, 2024
4
Locating and parking at this facility is a bit of a challenge. Perhaps better signage and some instructions to patients on best place to park would be helpful.
November 14, 2024
5
This is probably one of the best office visits I've ever had as far as service and friendliness. They were amazing!
November 8, 2024
5
This provider and his staff is always professional with their patients. This provider listens to his patients carefully and allows his patients to ask him questions, yes I would recommend this doctor to my family and friends.
November 7, 2024
4
I'm just glad that he's a good doctor and they do a very well job. Thank you. I'm out.
October 25, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is consistently a kind, caring, and thorough physician. I'm grateful for a doctor who listens attentively to all of my concerns/questions and follows up on my progress. His front office staff and nurses are always professional, pleasant, and engaging. I'm confident my health is in great hands with Dr. Stewart and often refer him to family/friends who feel the same.
October 24, 2024
5
My experience was extremely remarkable, I felt so comfortable with Dr. Stewart and his staff. Everyone was friendly, kind and caring. Dr. Stewart was very compassionate, caring, understanding and he listened to all my medical complaints and he showed compassion. I pray more Drs are like Dr. Stewart.God bless him
October 19, 2024
4
Dr. Stewart is the best. He takes time to explain, ask questions, get to know me as a person. So I feel very comfortable in his care. So always happy to sit down and chat with him and pick his brain on what I can do, always to have better health and be more healthy. So 10 out of 10 for Dr. Stewart. I would recommend him to friends and family.
October 20, 2024
5
Honestly, I was blown away by Dr. Stewart. He squeezed me into his schedule, but he didn't rush our time together one bit. He patiently answered all my questions.
October 11, 2024
5
Really attentive
October 10, 2024
5
I love Dr Stewart. He always listens to me and provides me with knowledge and solutions to issues
October 9, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is very professional in every way,, he's thorough , he's patient, he listens to me, he explains what's happening in my case,, he doesn't rush thru my visit, and he has wonderful bed side manners,,I have every confidence in him with my health care .
October 9, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart was a wonderful provider, very knowledgeable, very compassionate, and a great provider. His front office staff is also wonderful, very nice. The difficult part about this practice is it's very difficult to get scheduled and to get in. Oftentimes after lunch, the phones are not switched over directly to the office so it's very challenging to get any spots. All the practice personnel are wonderful. Thank you.
October 5, 2024
5
I was a new patient. The doctor and staff made me feel welcomed and that I was in good hands
October 4, 2024
5
I've finally have a physician that hears me- someone I trust with my care - he takes time to listen to and communicate in a manner that I can understand.
September 27, 2024
4
As always, Dr. Stewart gave 10 out of 10 recommendations and his staff was also accommodating. The only thing to improve upon is out of their control is the parking situation. I wish WellStar would have a better parking situation at that location.
September 28, 2024
5
Dr Earl Stewart is always professional and very personal with my care. He is one of the Best Doctors I have had in years. Dr Stewart staff are very professional and very kind. I'm happy to have Dr Stewart as my primary physician.
September 26, 2024
5
This doctor gives one his full attention & answers all questions patiently & thoroughly. I also Feel he reviews the history & asks me pertinent questions. He tunes in and which leads to pertinent discussion of all aspects of treatments.... important since I have COPD and am in 4 years since lung cancer diagnosis. I have multiple doctors, and am comforted that he makes a point of seeing my WHOLE PICTURE
October 1, 2024
5
Dr Stewart listen to all of my cocern and give me advice or best recommendation. His staff very professional
September 27, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with my first visit to this practice. I was searching for a physician that would listen to my concerns and be able to adjust my medications accordingly while explaining and including me in the plan. The staff was very pleasant as well.
September 26, 2024
5
Positive experience!
September 25, 2024
5
Great experience! Everyone was very professional! Nice office in a great location. Highly recommended!
September 15, 2024
5
Great customer service and people care experience!!
September 13, 2024
5
Both Dr. Stewart and the staff are knowledgeable and patient. Always willing to assist whenever I call.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart leaves no stones unturned. He does a thorough examination and explains medical concerns thoroughly.
September 6, 2024
5
The staff at Dekalb Ave. is the best. Dr. STEWART IS GREAT.
September 4, 2024
5
They make you feel at home and at ease when you come to the doctor. And I love that about them. They laugh and talk and serious at the same time.
September 1, 2024
5
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They did a good job of explaining every thing they were doing and why. Room was clean.
August 29, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart was great as usual. However, the office could not print labels and I had to come back the following morning to do lab work. It was a major inconvenience but the staff did not see it that way.
November 28, 2024
5
Dr Stewart and his team are the best. We just wish he could split his time between the Dekalb office and an office in Vinings.
November 22, 2024
5
The entire teams are professional, friendly, informative and helpful. I always feel valued whenever I visited. Thank you
November 20, 2024
5
This is probably one of the best office visits I've ever had as far as service and friendliness. They were amazing!
November 8, 2024
5
This provider and his staff is always professional with their patients. This provider listens to his patients carefully and allows his patients to ask him questions, yes I would recommend this doctor to my family and friends.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is consistently a kind, caring, and thorough physician. I'm grateful for a doctor who listens attentively to all of my concerns/questions and follows up on my progress. His front office staff and nurses are always professional, pleasant, and engaging. I'm confident my health is in great hands with Dr. Stewart and often refer him to family/friends who feel the same.
October 24, 2024
5
My experience was extremely remarkable, I felt so comfortable with Dr. Stewart and his staff. Everyone was friendly, kind and caring. Dr. Stewart was very compassionate, caring, understanding and he listened to all my medical complaints and he showed compassion. I pray more Drs are like Dr. Stewart.God bless him
October 19, 2024
5
Honestly, I was blown away by Dr. Stewart. He squeezed me into his schedule, but he didn't rush our time together one bit. He patiently answered all my questions.
October 11, 2024
5
Really attentive
October 10, 2024
5
I love Dr Stewart. He always listens to me and provides me with knowledge and solutions to issues
October 9, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is very professional in every way,, he's thorough , he's patient, he listens to me, he explains what's happening in my case,, he doesn't rush thru my visit, and he has wonderful bed side manners,,I have every confidence in him with my health care .
October 9, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart was a wonderful provider, very knowledgeable, very compassionate, and a great provider. His front office staff is also wonderful, very nice. The difficult part about this practice is it's very difficult to get scheduled and to get in. Oftentimes after lunch, the phones are not switched over directly to the office so it's very challenging to get any spots. All the practice personnel are wonderful. Thank you.
October 5, 2024
5
I was a new patient. The doctor and staff made me feel welcomed and that I was in good hands
October 4, 2024
5
I've finally have a physician that hears me- someone I trust with my care - he takes time to listen to and communicate in a manner that I can understand.
September 27, 2024
5
Dr Earl Stewart is always professional and very personal with my care. He is one of the Best Doctors I have had in years. Dr Stewart staff are very professional and very kind. I'm happy to have Dr Stewart as my primary physician.
September 26, 2024
5
This doctor gives one his full attention & answers all questions patiently & thoroughly. I also Feel he reviews the history & asks me pertinent questions. He tunes in and which leads to pertinent discussion of all aspects of treatments.... important since I have COPD and am in 4 years since lung cancer diagnosis. I have multiple doctors, and am comforted that he makes a point of seeing my WHOLE PICTURE
October 1, 2024
5
Dr Stewart listen to all of my cocern and give me advice or best recommendation. His staff very professional
September 27, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with my first visit to this practice. I was searching for a physician that would listen to my concerns and be able to adjust my medications accordingly while explaining and including me in the plan. The staff was very pleasant as well.
September 26, 2024
5
Positive experience!
September 25, 2024
5
Great experience! Everyone was very professional! Nice office in a great location. Highly recommended!
September 15, 2024
5
Great customer service and people care experience!!
September 13, 2024
5
Both Dr. Stewart and the staff are knowledgeable and patient. Always willing to assist whenever I call.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart leaves no stones unturned. He does a thorough examination and explains medical concerns thoroughly.
September 6, 2024
5
The staff at Dekalb Ave. is the best. Dr. STEWART IS GREAT.
September 4, 2024
5
They make you feel at home and at ease when you come to the doctor. And I love that about them. They laugh and talk and serious at the same time.
September 1, 2024
5
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They did a good job of explaining every thing they were doing and why. Room was clean.
August 29, 2024
4
Locating and parking at this facility is a bit of a challenge. Perhaps better signage and some instructions to patients on best place to park would be helpful.
November 14, 2024
4
I'm just glad that he's a good doctor and they do a very well job. Thank you. I'm out.
October 25, 2024
4
Dr. Stewart is the best. He takes time to explain, ask questions, get to know me as a person. So I feel very comfortable in his care. So always happy to sit down and chat with him and pick his brain on what I can do, always to have better health and be more healthy. So 10 out of 10 for Dr. Stewart. I would recommend him to friends and family.
October 20, 2024
4
As always, Dr. Stewart gave 10 out of 10 recommendations and his staff was also accommodating. The only thing to improve upon is out of their control is the parking situation. I wish WellStar would have a better parking situation at that location.
September 28, 2024
4
Locating and parking at this facility is a bit of a challenge. Perhaps better signage and some instructions to patients on best place to park would be helpful.
November 14, 2024
4
I'm just glad that he's a good doctor and they do a very well job. Thank you. I'm out.
October 25, 2024
4
Dr. Stewart is the best. He takes time to explain, ask questions, get to know me as a person. So I feel very comfortable in his care. So always happy to sit down and chat with him and pick his brain on what I can do, always to have better health and be more healthy. So 10 out of 10 for Dr. Stewart. I would recommend him to friends and family.
October 20, 2024
4
As always, Dr. Stewart gave 10 out of 10 recommendations and his staff was also accommodating. The only thing to improve upon is out of their control is the parking situation. I wish WellStar would have a better parking situation at that location.
September 28, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart was great as usual. However, the office could not print labels and I had to come back the following morning to do lab work. It was a major inconvenience but the staff did not see it that way.
November 28, 2024
5
Dr Stewart and his team are the best. We just wish he could split his time between the Dekalb office and an office in Vinings.
November 22, 2024
5
The entire teams are professional, friendly, informative and helpful. I always feel valued whenever I visited. Thank you
November 20, 2024
5
This is probably one of the best office visits I've ever had as far as service and friendliness. They were amazing!
November 8, 2024
5
This provider and his staff is always professional with their patients. This provider listens to his patients carefully and allows his patients to ask him questions, yes I would recommend this doctor to my family and friends.
November 7, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is consistently a kind, caring, and thorough physician. I'm grateful for a doctor who listens attentively to all of my concerns/questions and follows up on my progress. His front office staff and nurses are always professional, pleasant, and engaging. I'm confident my health is in great hands with Dr. Stewart and often refer him to family/friends who feel the same.
October 24, 2024
5
My experience was extremely remarkable, I felt so comfortable with Dr. Stewart and his staff. Everyone was friendly, kind and caring. Dr. Stewart was very compassionate, caring, understanding and he listened to all my medical complaints and he showed compassion. I pray more Drs are like Dr. Stewart.God bless him
October 19, 2024
5
Honestly, I was blown away by Dr. Stewart. He squeezed me into his schedule, but he didn't rush our time together one bit. He patiently answered all my questions.
October 11, 2024
5
Really attentive
October 10, 2024
5
I love Dr Stewart. He always listens to me and provides me with knowledge and solutions to issues
October 9, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is very professional in every way,, he's thorough , he's patient, he listens to me, he explains what's happening in my case,, he doesn't rush thru my visit, and he has wonderful bed side manners,,I have every confidence in him with my health care .
October 9, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart was a wonderful provider, very knowledgeable, very compassionate, and a great provider. His front office staff is also wonderful, very nice. The difficult part about this practice is it's very difficult to get scheduled and to get in. Oftentimes after lunch, the phones are not switched over directly to the office so it's very challenging to get any spots. All the practice personnel are wonderful. Thank you.
October 5, 2024
5
I was a new patient. The doctor and staff made me feel welcomed and that I was in good hands
October 4, 2024
5
I've finally have a physician that hears me- someone I trust with my care - he takes time to listen to and communicate in a manner that I can understand.
September 27, 2024
5
Dr Earl Stewart is always professional and very personal with my care. He is one of the Best Doctors I have had in years. Dr Stewart staff are very professional and very kind. I'm happy to have Dr Stewart as my primary physician.
September 26, 2024
5
This doctor gives one his full attention & answers all questions patiently & thoroughly. I also Feel he reviews the history & asks me pertinent questions. He tunes in and which leads to pertinent discussion of all aspects of treatments.... important since I have COPD and am in 4 years since lung cancer diagnosis. I have multiple doctors, and am comforted that he makes a point of seeing my WHOLE PICTURE
October 1, 2024
5
Dr Stewart listen to all of my cocern and give me advice or best recommendation. His staff very professional
September 27, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with my first visit to this practice. I was searching for a physician that would listen to my concerns and be able to adjust my medications accordingly while explaining and including me in the plan. The staff was very pleasant as well.
September 26, 2024
5
Positive experience!
September 25, 2024
5
Great experience! Everyone was very professional! Nice office in a great location. Highly recommended!
September 15, 2024
5
Great customer service and people care experience!!
September 13, 2024
5
Both Dr. Stewart and the staff are knowledgeable and patient. Always willing to assist whenever I call.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart leaves no stones unturned. He does a thorough examination and explains medical concerns thoroughly.
September 6, 2024
5
The staff at Dekalb Ave. is the best. Dr. STEWART IS GREAT.
September 4, 2024
5
They make you feel at home and at ease when you come to the doctor. And I love that about them. They laugh and talk and serious at the same time.
September 1, 2024
5
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They did a good job of explaining every thing they were doing and why. Room was clean.
August 29, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart was great as usual. However, the office could not print labels and I had to come back the following morning to do lab work. It was a major inconvenience but the staff did not see it that way.
November 28, 2024
5
Dr Stewart and his team are the best. We just wish he could split his time between the Dekalb office and an office in Vinings.
November 22, 2024
5
The entire teams are professional, friendly, informative and helpful. I always feel valued whenever I visited. Thank you
November 20, 2024
4
Locating and parking at this facility is a bit of a challenge. Perhaps better signage and some instructions to patients on best place to park would be helpful.
November 14, 2024
5
This is probably one of the best office visits I've ever had as far as service and friendliness. They were amazing!
November 8, 2024
5
This provider and his staff is always professional with their patients. This provider listens to his patients carefully and allows his patients to ask him questions, yes I would recommend this doctor to my family and friends.
November 7, 2024
4
I'm just glad that he's a good doctor and they do a very well job. Thank you. I'm out.
October 25, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is consistently a kind, caring, and thorough physician. I'm grateful for a doctor who listens attentively to all of my concerns/questions and follows up on my progress. His front office staff and nurses are always professional, pleasant, and engaging. I'm confident my health is in great hands with Dr. Stewart and often refer him to family/friends who feel the same.
October 24, 2024
4
Dr. Stewart is the best. He takes time to explain, ask questions, get to know me as a person. So I feel very comfortable in his care. So always happy to sit down and chat with him and pick his brain on what I can do, always to have better health and be more healthy. So 10 out of 10 for Dr. Stewart. I would recommend him to friends and family.
October 20, 2024
5
My experience was extremely remarkable, I felt so comfortable with Dr. Stewart and his staff. Everyone was friendly, kind and caring. Dr. Stewart was very compassionate, caring, understanding and he listened to all my medical complaints and he showed compassion. I pray more Drs are like Dr. Stewart.God bless him
October 19, 2024
5
Honestly, I was blown away by Dr. Stewart. He squeezed me into his schedule, but he didn't rush our time together one bit. He patiently answered all my questions.
October 11, 2024
5
Really attentive
October 10, 2024
5
I love Dr Stewart. He always listens to me and provides me with knowledge and solutions to issues
October 9, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is very professional in every way,, he's thorough , he's patient, he listens to me, he explains what's happening in my case,, he doesn't rush thru my visit, and he has wonderful bed side manners,,I have every confidence in him with my health care .
October 9, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart was a wonderful provider, very knowledgeable, very compassionate, and a great provider. His front office staff is also wonderful, very nice. The difficult part about this practice is it's very difficult to get scheduled and to get in. Oftentimes after lunch, the phones are not switched over directly to the office so it's very challenging to get any spots. All the practice personnel are wonderful. Thank you.
October 5, 2024
5
I was a new patient. The doctor and staff made me feel welcomed and that I was in good hands
October 4, 2024
5
This doctor gives one his full attention & answers all questions patiently & thoroughly. I also Feel he reviews the history & asks me pertinent questions. He tunes in and which leads to pertinent discussion of all aspects of treatments.... important since I have COPD and am in 4 years since lung cancer diagnosis. I have multiple doctors, and am comforted that he makes a point of seeing my WHOLE PICTURE
October 1, 2024
4
As always, Dr. Stewart gave 10 out of 10 recommendations and his staff was also accommodating. The only thing to improve upon is out of their control is the parking situation. I wish WellStar would have a better parking situation at that location.
September 28, 2024
5
I've finally have a physician that hears me- someone I trust with my care - he takes time to listen to and communicate in a manner that I can understand.
September 27, 2024
5
Dr Stewart listen to all of my cocern and give me advice or best recommendation. His staff very professional
September 27, 2024
5
Dr Earl Stewart is always professional and very personal with my care. He is one of the Best Doctors I have had in years. Dr Stewart staff are very professional and very kind. I'm happy to have Dr Stewart as my primary physician.
September 26, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with my first visit to this practice. I was searching for a physician that would listen to my concerns and be able to adjust my medications accordingly while explaining and including me in the plan. The staff was very pleasant as well.
September 26, 2024
5
Positive experience!
September 25, 2024
5
Great experience! Everyone was very professional! Nice office in a great location. Highly recommended!
September 15, 2024
5
Great customer service and people care experience!!
September 13, 2024
5
Both Dr. Stewart and the staff are knowledgeable and patient. Always willing to assist whenever I call.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart leaves no stones unturned. He does a thorough examination and explains medical concerns thoroughly.
September 6, 2024
5
The staff at Dekalb Ave. is the best. Dr. STEWART IS GREAT.
September 4, 2024
5
They make you feel at home and at ease when you come to the doctor. And I love that about them. They laugh and talk and serious at the same time.
September 1, 2024
5
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They did a good job of explaining every thing they were doing and why. Room was clean.
August 29, 2024
5
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They did a good job of explaining every thing they were doing and why. Room was clean.
August 29, 2024
5
They make you feel at home and at ease when you come to the doctor. And I love that about them. They laugh and talk and serious at the same time.
September 1, 2024
5
The staff at Dekalb Ave. is the best. Dr. STEWART IS GREAT.
September 4, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart leaves no stones unturned. He does a thorough examination and explains medical concerns thoroughly.
September 6, 2024
5
Both Dr. Stewart and the staff are knowledgeable and patient. Always willing to assist whenever I call.
September 12, 2024
5
Great customer service and people care experience!!
September 13, 2024
5
Great experience! Everyone was very professional! Nice office in a great location. Highly recommended!
September 15, 2024
5
Positive experience!
September 25, 2024
5
I was very satisfied with my first visit to this practice. I was searching for a physician that would listen to my concerns and be able to adjust my medications accordingly while explaining and including me in the plan. The staff was very pleasant as well.
September 26, 2024
5
Dr Earl Stewart is always professional and very personal with my care. He is one of the Best Doctors I have had in years. Dr Stewart staff are very professional and very kind. I'm happy to have Dr Stewart as my primary physician.
September 26, 2024
5
Dr Stewart listen to all of my cocern and give me advice or best recommendation. His staff very professional
September 27, 2024
5
I've finally have a physician that hears me- someone I trust with my care - he takes time to listen to and communicate in a manner that I can understand.
September 27, 2024
4
As always, Dr. Stewart gave 10 out of 10 recommendations and his staff was also accommodating. The only thing to improve upon is out of their control is the parking situation. I wish WellStar would have a better parking situation at that location.
September 28, 2024
5
This doctor gives one his full attention & answers all questions patiently & thoroughly. I also Feel he reviews the history & asks me pertinent questions. He tunes in and which leads to pertinent discussion of all aspects of treatments.... important since I have COPD and am in 4 years since lung cancer diagnosis. I have multiple doctors, and am comforted that he makes a point of seeing my WHOLE PICTURE
October 1, 2024
5
I was a new patient. The doctor and staff made me feel welcomed and that I was in good hands
October 4, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart was a wonderful provider, very knowledgeable, very compassionate, and a great provider. His front office staff is also wonderful, very nice. The difficult part about this practice is it's very difficult to get scheduled and to get in. Oftentimes after lunch, the phones are not switched over directly to the office so it's very challenging to get any spots. All the practice personnel are wonderful. Thank you.
October 5, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is very professional in every way,, he's thorough , he's patient, he listens to me, he explains what's happening in my case,, he doesn't rush thru my visit, and he has wonderful bed side manners,,I have every confidence in him with my health care .
October 9, 2024
5
I love Dr Stewart. He always listens to me and provides me with knowledge and solutions to issues
October 9, 2024
5
Really attentive
October 10, 2024
5
Honestly, I was blown away by Dr. Stewart. He squeezed me into his schedule, but he didn't rush our time together one bit. He patiently answered all my questions.
October 11, 2024
5
My experience was extremely remarkable, I felt so comfortable with Dr. Stewart and his staff. Everyone was friendly, kind and caring. Dr. Stewart was very compassionate, caring, understanding and he listened to all my medical complaints and he showed compassion. I pray more Drs are like Dr. Stewart.God bless him
October 19, 2024
4
Dr. Stewart is the best. He takes time to explain, ask questions, get to know me as a person. So I feel very comfortable in his care. So always happy to sit down and chat with him and pick his brain on what I can do, always to have better health and be more healthy. So 10 out of 10 for Dr. Stewart. I would recommend him to friends and family.
October 20, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart is consistently a kind, caring, and thorough physician. I'm grateful for a doctor who listens attentively to all of my concerns/questions and follows up on my progress. His front office staff and nurses are always professional, pleasant, and engaging. I'm confident my health is in great hands with Dr. Stewart and often refer him to family/friends who feel the same.
October 24, 2024
4
I'm just glad that he's a good doctor and they do a very well job. Thank you. I'm out.
October 25, 2024
5
This provider and his staff is always professional with their patients. This provider listens to his patients carefully and allows his patients to ask him questions, yes I would recommend this doctor to my family and friends.
November 7, 2024
5
This is probably one of the best office visits I've ever had as far as service and friendliness. They were amazing!
November 8, 2024
4
Locating and parking at this facility is a bit of a challenge. Perhaps better signage and some instructions to patients on best place to park would be helpful.
November 14, 2024
5
The entire teams are professional, friendly, informative and helpful. I always feel valued whenever I visited. Thank you
November 20, 2024
5
Dr Stewart and his team are the best. We just wish he could split his time between the Dekalb office and an office in Vinings.
November 22, 2024
5
Dr. Stewart was great as usual. However, the office could not print labels and I had to come back the following morning to do lab work. It was a major inconvenience but the staff did not see it that way.
November 28, 2024
Publications and Articles
Prostate Cancer Screening in Black Men
Screening for prostate cancer is crucial for early detection and to help provide the best possible outcome. It is especially important for Black men to be vigilant about screening, as they are disproportionately impacted by this cancer.
About 1 in 6 Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, compared to 1 in 8 white men, according to a report from the American Cancer Society. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Black men.
The American Cancer Society recommends that men at an average risk of developing prostate cancer begin screening when they are 50, but Black men should start earlier—at age 45 if they have no family history of prostate cancer, and at age 40 if any of their male relatives have had prostate cancer. Wellstar takes a personalized approach to cancer screenings, with clinicians discussing benefits versus risks of screening and helping patients evaluate their risk.
“Despite many physicians being aware of this and following this practice, Black men continue to be diagnosed with and die from metastatic prostate cancer. This is a trend that desperately needs to be reversed,” said Wellstar Primary Care Physician Dr. Earl Stewart. “We have adequate screening tools that do not even require a digital rectal examination.”
The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test is more accurate than the digital rectal examination in helping to detect prostate cancer, according to Dr. Stewart. Patients should also discuss family history with their relatives. “Patients knowing their family history is so crucial in having those discussions with primary care physicians to determine the best age at which to start screening,” Dr. Stewart said.
Screening for prostate cancer is as simple as making a preventive appointment with your primary care physician, discussing your family history with him or her, and having a PSA blood test. This test may be performed during an annual physical or wellness visit. Shared decision making between physician and patient is important to discuss your risk, your need for testing and next steps to take if your PSA level is elevated and concerning. Knowing your risk can save your life.
“I know many personally who are near and dear to me who had the disease and who unfortunately died from complications of metastatic prostate cancer,” Dr. Stewart said. “I know many more who lived because they had the conversation and dared to move forward with appropriate screening at the appropriate age.”
