Jo Ann Stewart, MD

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Contact

Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Expertise

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • English

Biography

Jo Ann Stewart, MD, specializes in geriatric care, specifically post-acute hospitalization. In addition, she has special interests in dementia and community services for geriatric patients.


Dr. Stewart believes in treating each patient as an individual and giving them the respect and consideration they deserve. She spends time with each patient, learning about their unique situation, in order to develop a personalized treatment plan. She also believes in open communication and involving all members of the care team, including family members.


When she is not caring for patients, she stays busy raising her two young children. She also enjoys cooking, playing the piano and violin, running, playing tennis, writing and travelling.

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2010
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, 2005
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2004

Medical Education

  • University of Texas Health Science Center, MD, 2000

Internships

  • University of Texas at Houston, Internship-Medicine, 2001

Residencies

  • Scripps Clinic, Internal Medicine, 2003

Fellowships

  • University of California, San Diego, Geriatric Medicine, 2004

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