Omar Leadership

Leslie Stewart, M.D., Past Potentate of Omar Shrine

Leslie Stewart, M.D. Past Potentate of Omar Shrine, of Memphis, Tennessee, is serving his first three-year term on the Shriners Hospitals for Children® Board of Trustees. He was elected on July 11, 2020, in Tampa Florida.

Fraternity and Philanthropy

• Master Mason, Alpine Lodge #208, 1983
• Member, James Island Lodge #396
• Omar Shriners, Charleston, South Carolina, 1984
• Member, Directors Staff, Provost Guard and other units, Omar Shriners
• Potentate, Omar Shriners, 2004; guided temple to first net gain in membership in 25 years, balanced budget and left surplus
• Vice President, Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, 2003–2004
• Board of Governors, Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas
• Emeritus Representative, South Atlantic Shrine Association
• Member, Cabiri International
• 32nd Degree, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Charleston
• Life Member, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, 1984

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, College of Charleston, 1978
• Doctor of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, 1983
• Internship, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 1985
• Residency, General Surgery, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, 1986–1989
• Fellowship, General Vascular Surgery, Department Surgery, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, 1989–1990

Personal and Professional

Dr. Stewart practiced general, vascular and trauma surgery in Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee for more than 35 years. Positions he has held include surgery department and trauma department chairman. He has been a member of hospital executive committees and search committees for hospital officers. He has also been a consultant to numerous health care organizations. Dr. Stewart is certified in surgery and vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Dr. Stewart is proudly supported by his lady Megan, a nurse practitioner, and his three children, Jamison, Timothy and Collyns. He loves spending time with family, hunting and fishing. They have a sweet AKC registered yellow Lab, Nala Jane.