The Committee of 100 for Economic Development, Inc. has selected Dr. John Stewart as a member for 2023. C100 Committee Chair Wayne Brown who nominated Dr. Stewart for membership stated, “Dr. Stewart brings a prestigious wealth of experience and accomplishments in medical research that will greatly enrich C100’s efforts on behalf of Louisiana businesses and citizens.”

Dr. Stewart is the Founding Director of the LSU-LCMC Cancer Center. He also holds the rank of Professor of Surgery, Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine. Under his leadership, Dr. Stewart sets the overall mission, vision and direction for multidisciplinary cancer care and cancer clinical research programs for LSU Health New Orleans and LCMC Health. Before he arrived at LSU, Dr. Stewart served as the deputy director for the University of Illinois Cancer Center and physician executive for oncology services for the University of Illinois Health System. Dr. Stewart’s previous leadership roles include serving as the chief of surgery at the Durham VAMC, vice-chair in the Wake Forest School of Medicine Department of Surgery, and associate dean for clinical research and innovation at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.



Dr. Stewart received his medical degree from Howard University and completed his general surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He completed fellowships in surgical oncology, tumor immunology, and molecular oncology at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Stewart has established a national profile in education, scientific research, and cancer care delivery to underserved populations. His clinical interests are in general surgical oncology, focusing on melanoma, tumor immunotherapy, and peritoneal surface malignancies.