John H. Stewart IV,
MBA, MD

Doctor's Bio

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Dr. John H. Stewart IV, MD, MBA, is a surgical oncologist who specializes in treating complex cancers. His clinical expertise includes melanoma, cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen, and cancer treatments that use the body’s immune system to fight disease.

Dr. Stewart earned his medical degree from Howard University and completed his general surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He then completed advanced fellowship training in surgical oncology, tumor immunology, and molecular oncology at the National Cancer Institute.

Dr. Stewart is Surgeon in Chief at Morehouse School of Medicine, where he leads the school’s Department of Surgery. He has held numerous leadership roles in surgery and cancer care throughout his career, including directing multidisciplinary cancer programs focused on bringing together surgeons, medical oncologists, and other specialists to provide coordinated care.

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Stewart is a nationally recognized cancer researcher. His work focuses on melanoma, cancer immunotherapy, and improving cancer care and access to treatment. He has published more than 100 research articles and has received research funding from the National Cancer Institute and other organizations.