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Heather Stewart, MD, Nephrology, Savannah, GA

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Nephrology Savannah, GA

Chronic Renal Failure & Dialysis, Glomerular Disease, Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation

Division Chief, Pediatric Nephrology & Hypertension

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  • Office

    4750 Waters Ave
    Ste 108
    Savannah, GA 31404
    Phone+1 912-350-6543
    Fax+1 912-350-7690

Summary

  • Adept quadruple boarded medical physician with 10 years of nephrology experience. Dedicated to providing exemplary patient outcomes and service to patients. Strong focus on listening to and addressing patient concerns and answering all questions in terms patients can easily understand. Experience in a variety of healthcare settings and with many different patient age ranges, from pediatric to geriatric. Willingness to work with all members of the medical team and listen to their suggestions and input to improve results, devise effective treatment solutions, and maximize patient satisfaction.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Nephrology, 2012 - 2013
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 2008 - 2012
  • University of South Florida Morsani
    University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2004 - 2008
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 2004
  • University of South Carolina
    University of South CarolinaBS, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1996 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Phi Chi National Medical Fraternity 2003

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Age-Related Transplant Outcomes Health Disparities Amplified in Adolescence  
    Andreoni KA, Forbes R, Andreoni RM, Phillips G, Stewart HD, Ferris ME, JAMA, 1/29/2013
  • "Self-Management and Transition"  
    Ferris ME, Ferris MT, Viall C, Stewart HD, Fenton N, Haberman C, Iglesia E, Hancock L, Harward D, Gilleskie D, O'Neill J, Imperial R, Ko Z, Benton M, Doan M, Bickford ..., International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, 1/1/2013
  • Growth in Very Young Children Undergoing Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis  
    Rees L, Azocar M, Borzych D, Watson AR, Buscher A, Edefonti A, Bilge I, Askenazi D, Leozappa G, Gonzales C, van Hoeck K, Secker D, Zurowska A, Ronnholm K, Bouts A, Ste..., J Am Soc Nephrol, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Increasing frequency of pediatric primary membranous nephropathy, including a case in a 9-month-old female.
    Woollen HJ, Weaver DJ, Weida C, Stewart H, Massengill SF, Pediatric Academic Societies / American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 1/5/2018
  • The Association of the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) with Prevalent Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in a Renal Transplant Evaluation Clinic.
    Stewart HD, Kshirsagar AV, Hinderliter AL, Detwiler RK, Hu Y, Hogan SL, The 12th American Transplant Congress, Seattle, WA, 1/18/2013
  • Laparoscopic Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion and Outcomes in Pediatric ESRD Patients.
    Vick J, Stewart H, Phillips D, Tauer D, Layton JB, and Ferris M, Blood Purif, The 12th International Conference on Dialysis, Advances in CKD (RRI Conference), New Orleans, LA, 1/20/2010
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Lectures

  • Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury. 
    1/1/2017
  • Hypertension: Target Organ Damage. 
    1/1/2016
  • Management of Hematuria and Proteinuria in the Pediatric Patient. 
    1/1/2016
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