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Earl Stewart Jr, MD, Internal Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Earl Stewart Jr MD FACP

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist, Health and Culture, Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy


Medical Director of Health Equity for Wellstar Health System, Internal Medicine Physician with Wellstar Primary Care

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  • 670 Dekalb Avenue NESuite 106Atlanta, GA 30312

  • Phone+1 470-267-0570

  • Fax+1 770-999-2721

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Summary

  • Dr. Earl Stewart, Jr., a 2009 alumnus of the Mercer University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Latin (Cum Laude), earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College’s School of Medicine and completed residency training in Categorical Internal Medicine at Brown University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a recipient of numerous awards, including Georgia Trend Top Doctor in 2021 and the 2022 40 Under 40 Leader in Minority Health by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF). Dr. Stewart is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and currently practices with the Wellstar Health System in Atlanta, Georgia, and is Medical Director of Health Equity for the health system. In this role, Dr. Stewart works closely with the health system’s executive leadership, medical staff, and nursing staff to develop and implement strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout Wellstar. This position provides for direct reporting to the Vice President of Population Health and the Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, driving initiatives that enhance patient experience, cultural competency, employee engagement, and community partnerships. In addition to serving as a 2023 Climate and Health Equity Fellow (CHEF) with the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, he was also recently a 2023 Doximity Digital Health Fellow. He is a proud and active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., through the Omicron Mu Lambda chapter in Cobb County, Georgia.

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Clinical Expertise

  • Heart failure, Health disparities, Health policy, Rural medicine, Pressure ulcers, Minority health, Primary care, Community health services, Primary care / Family practice, Digital Health, Health Equity, Primary Care; Hospital Medicine; Internal Medicine; Opioid Addiction Treatment; Medical Marijuana Certification; Nursing Home Care; Hospice Care, Climate and Health

Education & Training

  • Doximity
    Doximity2023 Doximity Digital Health Fellowship, 2023 - 2023
  • Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health
    Medical Society Consortium on Climate and HealthFellowship, 2023 - 2023
  • Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health
    Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2016
  • Meharry Medical College
    Meharry Medical CollegeClass of 2013, M.D., Honors and Commendations
  • Mercer University
    Mercer UniversityB.S., Biology/Pre-Medicine, Cum Laude, 2005 - 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2016 - 2028
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Medical Doctor Expert Witness Certification
    Florida Department of HealthMedical Doctor Expert Witness Certification
  • DATA 2000 Physician Waiver Certification to Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opiate Addiction
    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA)DATA 2000 Physician Waiver Certification to Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opiate Addiction

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health Award National Minority Quality Forum, 2022
  • 2021 Georgia Trend Magazine Top Doctors Recognition Georgia Trend Magazine, 2021
  • Fellow American College of Physicians, 2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Modernizing Risk Adjustment in Health Care: A Position Paper of the American College of Physicians  
    Brian E Outland, Joshua M Liao, Jason M Goldman, Anne F Schultz, William Fox; Medical Practice and Quality Committee of the American College of Physicians, Annals of Internal Medicine, 8/2025
  • Principles for the Physician-Led Patient-Centered Medical Home and Other Approaches to Team-Based Care: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians  
    Ryan Crowley, David Pugach, Margo Williams, Jason Goldman, David Hilden, Anne Furey Schultz, Micah Beachy; Health and Public Policy Committee; Medical Practice and Qua..., Annals of Internal Medicine, 1/2024
  • “Man is a Dwarf Before Nature”  
    Earl Stewart, Journal of Climate Change and Health, 11/26/2023

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Comparison of Two Validated Tools for the Assessment of Spiritual Wellness in the Prediction of Adverse Outcomes in Outpatients with Chronic Heart Failure
    Earl Stewart, Jr., M.D., Gowri Anandarajah, M.D., Philip Stockwell, M.D., FACC, Philip Chan, M.D., M.S., Rhode Island Hospital Senior Resident Physician Research Symposium, Providence, Rhode Island, 5/10/2016
  • A 52-year-old Female with Hoarseness: An Unusual Presentation of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Earl Stewart, Jr., M.D., Elizabeth Horn, M.D., Kristina Berglund, M.D., Poster Symposium of the Rhode Island Chapter of the American College of Physicians, Cranston, Rhode Island, 5/8/2014

Lectures

  • Navigating Non-Invasive Colorectal Cancer Screening Solutions 
    Patient Care Online - 10/16/2025
  • High-Value Care Strategies to Advance Health Equity 
    2025 Internal Medicine Meeting of the American College of Physicians - 4/3/2025
  • Environmental Impact on Patient Health (Conference Presentation) 
    Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly - 10/25/2024

Other

Authored Content

  • Letter to the Editor: Cli­mate change threatens our lives and healthMay 2025
  • Palliative and hospice care in hospitals and clinics: the good, the bad, and the uglyApril 2024
  • To Better Connect Climate Change With Health, Focus on Patient Education — Here is a framework to get you startedMarch 2024

Press Mentions

  • The Mind Drives The Body: Wellstar’s Dr. Earl Stewart, Jr. talks health equity, wellness
    The Mind Drives The Body: Wellstar’s Dr. Earl Stewart, Jr. talks health equity, wellnessApril 6th, 2026
  • Racial disparities in pancreatic cancer screening cost Black lives [PODCAST]
    Racial disparities in pancreatic cancer screening cost Black lives [PODCAST]January 27th, 2026
  • Rising hospitalizations and what it means for patients
    Rising hospitalizations and what it means for patientsJanuary 15th, 2026

Committees

  • Member, Mercer University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Advisory Board 2023 - Present
  • Member, Medical Advisory Board, Doximity 2023 - Present
  • Physician Member, Wellstar Medical Group Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Provider and Team Member Engagement Sub-committee 2021 - Present
  • Member-at-Large, Governor's Advisory Council, Georgia Chapter, American College of Physicians 2023 - 2025
  • Member, Medical Practice and Quality Committee of American College of Physicians 2022 - 2025

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