Barclay T. Stewart

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Barclay T. Stewart is a global surgeon and health systems researcher whose work lies at the critical intersection of surgical care, climate change, and health equity. His most-cited paper, “The Development of a Surgical Care and Climate Change Matrix” (2020, 10 citations), pioneers a framework for understanding how environmental shifts threaten surgical delivery—particularly in low-resource settings. Stewart’s major contributions include mapping the cascading effects of climate-related disasters on surgical infrastructure, workforce, and supply chains, while advocating for resilient, sustainable perioperative systems. Though early in his citation trajectory, his work is foundational for a nascent field, shaping how policymakers and clinicians prepare for the dual crises of pandemics and climate breakdown. Beyond this, Stewart has led initiatives to strengthen surgical capacity in sub-Saharan Africa and co-authored influential guidelines on emergency and essential surgical care. His research bridges clinical practice, environmental science, and global health policy, making him a vital voice for a generation of surgeons confronting the planet’s most pressing threats.