Kim C. Stewart, DO
Kim C. Stewart, DO

Orthopedic Urgent Care

Board Certified in Family Medicine, CAQ Sports Medicine

Blue Ridge Region

Asheville - McDowell

Dr. Kim Stewart is a doctor of osteopathic medicine and sports medicine. She is a member of the EmergeOrtho-Blue Ridge Region Urgent Care team, where she works with sports medicine orthopedic surgeons to help patients recover from injuries. Dr. Stewart works with patients in and around Asheville, NC.

At EmergeOrtho, Dr. Stewart works with patients of all ages in the Asheville area with acute, urgent, and sports-related injuries. She uses nonsurgical strategies and individualized treatment plants to help patients get relief from pain and improve mobility.

In her spare time, Dr. Stewart enjoys volunteering in her community. Some of her past volunteer work has included providing care for athletes at Olympic trials and marathons, trail maintenance work with Wild South, participation in Keep Carter County Beautiful events, and medical mission trips.

Specialities and Services

Dr. Stewart holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in sports medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. She also specializes in urgent care. She diagnoses, manages, and treats several non-surgical issues, including:

  • Stress Fractures
  • Non-Displaced Fractures
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Tendinopathy
  • Joint Dislocation
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Concussions
  • Low Back Pain

Dr. Steward also treats conditions that affect specific areas of the musculoskeletal system:

  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Shoulder Impingement and Instability
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Olecranon Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Mallet Finger
  • Trigger Finger
  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Sacroiliitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Pes Anserine Bursitis
  • Shin Splints
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Knee Ligament Tears
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Morton’s Neuroma
Education
  • B.A., Mathematics, Mercer University, Macon, GA
  • M.S., Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA
  • Ph.D., Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
  • D.O., Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
  • Family Medicine Residency: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
  • Sports Medicine Fellowship: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Research and Publications

Publications

  • Osier E, Stewart KC, Williams J. A fragile newborn. Pediatr. Dermatol. 2020 Jul;37(4):e35-e36.
  • Osier E, Stewart KC, Williams J. A fragile newborn. Pediatr Dermatol. 2020 Jul;37(4):e35-e36. Stewart KC, Cauraugh JH, Summers JJ. Bilateral movement training and stroke rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurol Sci. 2006 May 15;244(1-2):89-95.
  • Richards LG, Stewart KC, Woodbury ML, Senesac C, Cauraugh JH. Movement-dependent stroke recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of TMS and fMRI evidence. Neuropsychologia. 2008 Jan 15;46(1):3-11.
  • Stewart KC, Fernandez HH, Okun MS, Jacobson CE, Hass CJ. Distribution of motor impairment influences quality of life in Parkinson’s disease. Mov Disord. 2008 Jul 30;23(10):1466-8.
  • Sapienza, C., Wheeler-Hegland, K., Stewart, K., Nocera, J. Exercise Prescription for Dysphagia: Intensity and Duration Manipulation. SIG 13 Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia), June 2008, Vol. 17, 50-58.
  • Stewart KC, Fernandez HH, Okun MS, Rodriguez RL, Jacobson CE, Hass CJ. Side onset influences motor impairments in Parkinson disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2009 Dec;15(10):781-3.
  • Stewart KC, Fernandez HH, Okun MS, Alberts JL, Malaty IA, Rodriguez RL, Hass CJ. Effects of dopaminergic medication on objective tasks of deftness, bradykinesia and force control. J Neurol. 2009 Dec; 256(12):2030-5.
  • Stewart KC, Fernandez HH, Okun MS, Thota, A, Alberts JL, Hass CJ. Side Onset Influences on Upper Extremity Motor Functioning in Parkinson Disease. Submitted for Publication Presentations

Presentations

  • Stewart, KC et al. Utilization of Sports Medicine Clinic Within Student Health Center. Oral Poster Presentation at AMSSM Conference, Baltimore MD (April 12-17, 2024).
  • Stewart, KC, Johnston, B. A Unique Hp Injury. 25th Annual Louis A. Cancellaro Primary Care Conference. Johnson City, TN (March 21, 2022).
  • Stewart KC, Cauraugh JH, Summers JJ. Bilateral movements as a Stroke Rehabilitation Protocol of the Upper Extremity: A Meta-Analysis. Presented at North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, St Petersburg, Florida (June 9-11, 2005).
  • McManus LA, Stewart KC, Kim SB, Cauraugh JH. Kinematic Analysis of the Box and Block Test. Presented at North American Society for Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity, St Petersburg, FL (June 9-11, 2005).
  • Stewart KC, Fernandez HH, Okun MS, Jacobson CE, Hass CJ. Distribution of Motor Impairment Influences Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease. Abstract accepted to American Academy of Neurology Conference for poster presentation (Chicago, April 2008).
  • Stewart KC, Fernandez HH, Okun MS, Rodriguez RL, Jacobson CE, Hass CJ. Does Parkinson Disease Alter that Natural Ipsilateral Influence of the Dominant Left Hemisphere? Abstract accepted to Movement Disorders Conference for poster presentation (Chicago, June 2008).

Come in to see Dr. Stewart and our other urgent care specialist for prompt treatment for injuries and conditions. Reserve your spot here.

If you have a sports injury and want to get back in the game, reserve your spot at one of our orthopedic urgent cares with Dr. Stewart.

EmergeOrtho is full of wonderful doctors! They make sure they go over every little thing and explain stuff so that you understand. I have 4 different doctors here and have been pleased with them all.

Michelle M

EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

They treat you with respect take the time to understand what your needs are and work toward that gold of fixing the problem. Very professional in everything they do I love going there for treatment can't say that about many healthcare systems. I recommend EmergeOrtho to everyone I see.

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EMERGEORTHO PATIENT

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