Taneka M. Stewart, DNP, FNP-BC

Taneka Stewart, DNP, FNP-BC, is a dedicated family nurse practitioner specializing in palliative medicine at Northside Hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia. In her current hospital-based role, she provides consultative care for patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management and guiding goals-of-care conversations. She works closely with patients and families to help them understand their options and align medical decisions with their values and preferences, whether that involves continued treatment, supportive care, or transition to hospice when appropriate.

She began her healthcare career as a registered nurse in 2012, primarily working in medical-surgical settings, before advancing to become a nurse practitioner in 2018. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Troy University, building on her academic foundation in nursing. Over the course of her nurse practitioner career, she has worked across multiple care environments, including hospice, palliative care, orthopedics, and acute care settings, gaining broad clinical experience while refining her focus in serious illness care.

Taneka Stewart’s professional passion centers on palliative medicine, where she is committed to delivering patient-centered, compassionate care. Her work emphasizes symptom relief, thoughtful communication, and facilitating family meetings to support shared decision-making. She is especially dedicated to helping patients of all ages clarify their goals and make informed choices that best reflect their wishes, ensuring dignity and support throughout the course of serious illness.

• Troy University - DNP

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)