Jenny Sweigard, MD Title: Internal Medicine Physician Education: American University of Integrative Sciences Expertise: Internal Medicine Board-certified in internal medicine Experience Jenny Sweigard, MD, is an internal medicine physician practicing general and critical care medicine at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center and other hospitals in the North Carolina area. Along with having provided patient care for over 17 years, Dr. Sweigard has also worked to train resident doctors and assistant practice clinicians at Novant Health. I strongly believe that patient knowledge is key to their health and well-being. A well-informed patient is best able to understand their medical situation and make informed and effective decisions. My goal is to care for patients in all aspects of their health while providing them insight and access to accurate medical information.-Jenny Sweigard, MD Education She received her medical degree from the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine in Barbados, now known as the American University of Integrative Sciences, and completed her residency at Saint Elizabeth's Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.