About
Dr. Justin R. O. is an ABFM Board Certified Family Physician with over 15 years of experience across a wide range of healthcare settings. R. Darnall AMC, Fort Hood, Texas. Before residency, he gained Emergency Medical Services experience in Detroit, Michigan. He also served extensively in Battalion and Brigade Surgeon roles at Fort Drum, New York. Dr. Stewart previously served as a Staff Physician with STG International and now consults with that organization to support the Watertown Veteran community.
Dr. Stewart is passionate about osteopathic manual therapy, behavioral health, lifestyle medicine, and preventive care. He approaches nutrition and exercise as cornerstones of long-term health. He practices daily wellness routines himself, and he brings that same commitment to his patients. Human connection drives his philosophy of medicine. He founded Great Lakes Direct Primary Care to deliver accessible, relationship-centered care to the North Country of New York.
Education & Training
Residency
Full spectrum FM Residency, C.R. Darnall AMC, Fort Hood, TX
Additional Training
Emergency Medical Services, Detroit MI; Battalion and Brigade Surgeon duties, Fort Drum NY; Consultant with STG International
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Stewart right for?
Dr. Stewart works well with adults and families seeking a personal, long-term relationship with their primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from his focused, unhurried approach. Veterans navigating VA or DoD healthcare systems will find his experience as a Battalion and Brigade Surgeon at Fort Drum especially useful. He also serves patients who want proactive coaching on nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health. Anyone looking for a physician who treats the whole person will feel at home here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Stewart treats a broad range of conditions common in primary care, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. He also addresses behavioral health concerns and provides lifestyle medicine coaching for nutrition and exercise. His training in full-spectrum family medicine means he serves patients of varying ages and health backgrounds.
Yes. Dr. Stewart holds ABFM Board Certification in Family Medicine. R. Darnall AMC at Fort Hood, Texas, and he brings over 15 years of clinical experience to his practice.
Dr. Stewart trained in Emergency Medical Services in Detroit and served in extensive Battalion and Brigade Surgeon roles at Fort Drum, New York. He currently consults with STG International to support the Watertown Veteran community. That combination of military, emergency, and primary care experience gives him a broad clinical foundation.
Yes. Osteopathic manual therapy is one of Dr. Stewart's core clinical interests. He incorporates hands-on treatment into his practice for appropriate patients. This is in addition to his standard family medicine services.
Dr. Stewart is deeply committed to preventive medicine and lifestyle coaching. He personally follows daily wellness routines and brings that conviction to his work with patients. He offers coaching on nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health as core parts of membership, not add-ons.
Yes. Dr. Stewart has direct experience with VA and DoD systems from his military service at Fort Drum and his ongoing consultant role with STG International. He offers healthcare system navigation, VA claims review, and independent medical review as part of his services.
Yes. Behavioral health coaching is one of Dr. Stewart's clinical interests. He integrates mental wellness into his overall approach to patient care. This includes counseling on emotional wellbeing alongside physical health.
Dr. Stewart believes that human connection sits at the heart of good medicine. He designed his practice around meaningful appointments with adequate time for listening, research, and shared decision-making. He often describes himself as an old-school doctor with modern training.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026