MD, FACS
Plastic Surgeon, City of Hope Atlanta
My goal is to focus on the patient and their loved ones to provide personalized care and support.
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham
General Surgery - University of Alabama Medical Center
A Plastic Surgeon at City of Hope Atlanta, Dr. Joel Stewart Jr. specializes in breast reconstruction. He is part of the surgical oncology team addressing the complex surgical needs of breast cancer patients. Patients who have undergone oncoplastic surgery, including lumpectomies and mastectomies, may be referred to Dr. Stewart for breast reconstruction.
“Women who have surgery as part of their breast cancer treatment may choose breast reconstruction surgery to rebuild the shape and look of the breast,” says Dr. Stewart. “There are different options for breast reconstruction and I focus on making women more confident by giving them information about their treatment choices.”
Dr. Stewart received a bachelor’s degree in physical biochemistry from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. He earned a medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Stewart completed a general surgery residency at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. He then completed a fellowship in plastic surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Stewart has been in practice for more than 15 years and is affiliated with multiple hospitals.
Dr. Stewart is married, and his wife is a general surgeon. They have three sons and like spending family time together. Dr. Stewart enjoys running, playing in bands and watching SEC football.