Dr. William R. Stewart MD
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
42 Blue Bird Way Gadsden Alabama, 35901-9108About
Established Northeast Orthopedics in Gadsden AL in 1986 after serving on faculty in Division o Orthpedic Surgery  at University of Missippi Medical Center in Jackson Ms.
Having background training in trauma surgery at University of Missiippi,arthroscopic surgery and complex reconstructive surgery at Duke University, folowed by fellowship in pediatric orthopedics and spinal deformties at the Atlanta Scottish Rite Shriners Hospital presented preparation for a very wide-based orthopedic practice foundation in northeast Alabama. Subsequent adddition of like minded and well-trained and dedicated partners in the practice (now up to six ) has allowed my group to establish a very wellrespected and influential presence of excellent community service. I have been greatly blessed and thank God for all he has done in my life.
Education and Training
MD at the University of Mississippi
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1973
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Fellowships
- Spine Surgery and Pediatric Orthopedics, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (Shriners) 1979-1980
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Piedmont Orthopedic Society, University-Mississippi Alumni Association, Duke Alumni Association, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
God has guided my path. Every time he thought things were bad it turned out to be a huge blessing. Also,I believe in hard work and I enjoy the opportunity to teach using a common sense approach in caring for people.
Hobbies / Sports
- His Grandchildren, Sports Fan, Boating, Drives a Race Car with NASA, SCCA, HSR, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Wood Working, Spending Time With His Wife of 46 Years
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
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