Russell Stewart, MD, MBA, Ms
About Russell Stewart, MD, MBA, Ms
Russell Stewart, MD, MBA, Ms, serves as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Product at Covera Health, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in medicine and business, holding positions in academia and industry, including roles at Stanford Health Care and Nines.
Work at Covera Health
Russell Stewart currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Product at Covera Health, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing clinical product development and strategy within the organization. Covera Health operates in the healthcare technology sector, focusing on improving the quality of diagnostic imaging. Stewart's leadership contributes to the company's mission of enhancing patient outcomes through innovative clinical solutions.
Education and Expertise
Russell Stewart has an extensive educational background in medicine and business. He earned his MD from The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. He also holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied venture capital and management consulting from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he obtained a BS and MS in Biology from Stanford University, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. His education is complemented by specialized training in Diagnostic Radiology and Musculoskeletal Radiology at Stanford University.
Professional Background
Before joining Covera Health, Russell Stewart held various positions in the healthcare and technology sectors. He served as Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Nines from 2018 to 2021, where he led the regulatory team and achieved two successful 510(k) clearances for machine learning devices. He also worked as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Stanford Health Care since 2015. Earlier in his career, he was the Director of Quality Improvement for the Department of Radiology at Stanford Healthcare and served as the Director of Body Imaging at the Stanford South Bay Cancer Center.
Achievements in Healthcare
Russell Stewart has made significant contributions to the field of healthcare, particularly in radiology and quality improvement. He led the Imaging Services Quality Improvement Team at Stanford Healthcare, focusing on enhancing the quality of imaging services. His expertise in regulatory affairs was demonstrated during his tenure at Nines, where he successfully navigated the clearance process for advanced machine learning devices. Stewart has also been an invited speaker at the Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging, sharing insights on the intersection of technology and healthcare.
Experience in Sports
Earlier in his career, Russell Stewart played as a Tight End for the Seattle Seahawks during the 2001 to 2002 season. This experience in professional sports provided him with a unique perspective on teamwork and performance under pressure, which he later applied to his medical and business endeavors.