Robbie Stewart

Dr. Robbie Stewart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine, specializing in the Division of Cardiology. He practices at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, where he holds key leadership roles including Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory and Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing, Quality Assurance Director for the Division of Cardiology, and Chair of the Department of Medicine Quality & Professional Appraisal Committee.

• MD, Dalhousie University
• Internal Medicine Residency, University of Ottawa
• Cardiology Residency, Dalhousie University
• Echocardiography Fellowship, University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Dr. Stewart’s professional focus lies in clinical cardiology, with a subspecialty in echocardiography and heart failure management. His work emphasizes high-quality, non-invasive cardiac diagnostics and improving clinical standards through quality assurance initiatives. He is deeply involved in medical education, providing bedside teaching for senior cardiology residents and contributing to the Med 2 Skilled Clinician program in Cardiology since 2009.

His leadership extends to system-level improvements, including co-chairing the Heart Failure Pathway Committee and serving as an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Though no publications are listed, his career reflects a strong integration of clinical excellence, teaching, and administrative leadership in academic cardiology.

Dr. Stewart has received several honors, including:

• Cardiology Resident Award of Excellence
• Dalhousie Gold Medical D (one of three recipients in his class)
• Best Research Presentation at Cardiology Resident Research Day
• Election to Alpha Omega Alpha Honour Medical Society

He has been actively involved in teaching and service since 2009, mentoring cardiology trainees and shaping curriculum and quality standards. His service includes membership on the Department of Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education Committee (2012–2015) and ongoing roles in professional appraisal and cardiac care pathway development.

Dr. Stewart leads the Echocardiography Laboratory at the QEII Health Sciences Centre and contributes to the Heart Failure Pathway Committee, working to optimize patient care delivery and diagnostic accuracy in non-invasive cardiology.