I'm a Pathfinder: Stewart Carraway

Published on Nov 18, 2025

Dr. Stewart Carraway grew up in Catlettsburg, in a home where faith played a central role in shaping his direction.

After attending Boyd County schools through middle school and then graduating from Revolution Christian Academy in 2004, he says he felt guided toward a path in medicine.

When considering where to begin his college journey, he says he chose Ashland Community & Technical College (ACTC) because it provided both an affordable start and a strong pre-medical pathway.

At ACTC, he completed associate degrees in Arts and Science, graduating in 2008. Carraway says the coursework he completed at ACTC gave him a strong academic foundation and the confidence to tackle challenging material.

“ACTC is a great place to learn from teachers who care about your future,” Carraway says. “I've had several advisors, including Dr. Mary Cat Flath who have guided me on what classes to take to enter into medical school.”

After ACTC, Carraway continued to build upon that foundation by earning a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science at Marshall University.

“The good background in physics, chemistry, biology, anatomy & physiology, and microbiology helped me to excel in courses for my bachelor's degree, and it made me ready to face medical school,” he said.

Carraway went on to the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Pikeville, where he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 2017. He completed his residency at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, finishing in 2020.

Today, Carraway serves the community through his work at UK King’s Daughters as a family medicine physician offering comprehensive care, including Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

His approach to medicine reflects the same values that guided him throughout his life: service, compassion, and dedication.

Written by: Megan Smedley, ACTC strategic communications administrator