Published on November 24, 2025

Dr. Dennis Stuart Retirement Celebration

Dr. Stuart RetirementPictured at the retirement celebration following the unveiling of his portrait and presentation of a crystal tower award, from left, are UNC Health Southeastern Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Joe Roberts, MD, Dennis Stuart, MD, and UNC Health Southeastern President & CEO Chris Ellington.

UNC Health Southeastern hosted a retirement reception on November 21 for Family Medicine Specialist Dennis Stuart, M.D.

Dr. Stuart joined Southeastern Regional Medical Center in 2004 at the Dr. A.J. Robinson Medical Clinic in Lumberton. He has practiced in Robeson County since 1985.  Previously, he served as chief medical officer of Robeson Health Care Corporation and treated patients at the South Robeson Medical Clinic in Fairmont.  He has been a member of UNC Health Southeastern’s medical staff since 1986. He transitioned to UNC Health Medical Group’s UNC Health Primary Care at The Oaks in July 2022. He has served as President of the Network Operating Council as well as on the UNC Health Southeastern Board of Trustees.

A graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, he completed residency training at St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio.  

Last year, Dr. Stuart was named the UNC Health Southeastern D.E. Ward, Jr., M.D., Physician of Excellence.