Joan D. Sweeney, MD
4.9 out of 5
(133)
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St. Luke's Neurology Associates - Anderson
St. Luke's Neurology Associates - Allentown
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Monday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
Tuesday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
Wednesday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
Thursday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
Friday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
St. Luke's Neurology Associates - Quakertown
St. Luke's Neurology Associates - Easton
Office Hours | |
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Monday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
Tuesday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
Wednesday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
Thursday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
Friday | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
I believe the treatment of MS should be undertaken as early as possible during the disease course. Earlier diagnosis and treatment will lend to better long-term benefits and continued independence for our patients. The importance of MS medications, symptomatic treatments, diet, exercise and ongoing patient education is of utmost importance to me. I am committed to helping patients to find the most efficacious combination of medications and therapies for their lifestyle.
I am proud to be the director of our MS care team here at St Luke’s, complete with advanced practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and dysphagia team and a MS social worker who are all specifically trained in demyelinating and autoimmune diseases. This team approach helps to provide our patients with the most comprehensive and compassionate care to meet our patients’ needs. Working with patients and their families to maximize not only medication options but all activities of daily life individualized to each patient has been very rewarding for me.
I am a board certified neurologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Multiple Sclerosis for the past 20 years. I have been medical director of the MS Center for St Luke’s University Health network since 2010. My love of medicine and treating patients began in medical school at Georgetown University, and my specific passion for the field of neurology was ignited during my residencies at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Drexel University School of Medicine.
Our MS Center strives to adopt our patients into our MS family. Our center is committed to community events, such as the MS Walk, patient-centered wellness and education programs that occur monthly as well as our annual holiday MS educational luncheon held for our patients to celebrate the past year and give guidance for success in next.
I personally know the importance of family and friends. In my free time, I embrace quality time with my husband and 3 children. I cannot overstress the importance of a supportive family and home environment. I enjoy watching my children’s growth in both sporting and musical endeavors. The importance of community is very special to me as well.
Specialties
- Neurology
Expertise
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1993
Internship
Main Line Health Lankenau Medical Center, 1993 - 1994
Residency
Allegheny University of Health Sciences, 1995 - 1997
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1994 - 1995
Fellowship
Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 1997 - 1998
This provider has 56 total patient reviews
“Dr Sweeney is the best! Confident in her diagnostic abilities. She listens. She has a great personality, an extra bonus.”
8/25/2024
“Dr. Sweeney MD is in the top of her field as a professor at a medical school she treats me with respect and provide the confidence to make appointments in near my home Quakertown office. A very good listener - the tops.”
8/13/2024
“Dr. Sweeney was very personable and listen to my questions and concerns.”
8/3/2024
“Dr. Sweeny is great. She makes me feel like I am important and listens to what I am saying.”
8/3/2024
“JOAN D SWEENEY, MD is Excellent , very through”
7/26/2024
“Good with Dr. Sweeney”
7/17/2024
“I love Dr Sweeney. ”
7/1/2024
“Dr Sweeney and her staff are very professional, pleasant and respectful to interact with.”
6/28/2024
“Dr. Sweeney is a wonderful doctor. I drive from southern Delaware to see her. St. Luke's has a true gem.”
6/24/2024
“Dr Joan Sweeney is one of the best doctors I have ever worked with. She is upbeat, extremely knowledgeable and always willing to listen and provide helpful information.”
6/22/2024
“Dr. Sweeney is always respectful and listens carefully. She delves into assessment findings, tests, and recommendations to ensure everything is addressed. She goes above and beyond what I have experienced with some other providers. I admire her perseverance and appreciate her willingness to reach out to other providers to discuss any concerns and gather additional information. That communication has unfortunately been lost by so many providers. I am very grateful for the care Dr. Sweeney provides.”
6/13/2024
“THE DR ALWAYS LISTENS CARFULLY TO ME. THE SCHEDULED MRIs ARE A DIRECT REFLECTION OF MY VISIT. THERE WAS NO QUESTION ABOUT WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE. AND ALWAYS, THE GOOD DR. CONCERNED ABOUT MY ISSUES REVIEWED WHAT NEEDED TO DONE. AS WITH ALL OF MY SAINT LUKE'S DOCTORS, SHE CONTINUES TO AFFORD ME THE COMF0RT OF HER COMPETENCE.”
6/13/2024
“Everything was perfect.”
6/13/2024
“Visits to Dr Sweeney are always the best! Excellent human! Knowledgeable and caring doctor! She is always interested in my progress through my MS dx and she makes me feel confident that I will continue to stay healthy with her driving my medical team! Love her Quakertown staff. Everyone is friendly and caring and very efficient! Thank you, Dr Sweeney!”
6/11/2024
“Dr. Sweeney is very knowledgeable and thorough. Great personality!”
6/6/2024
“Very proactive”
6/2/2024
“I was lucky to get to see Dr. Sweeney so quickly. Neurologist are busy and appt. Had to come by. SHE IS WONDERFUL! Sent me for a MRI. This showed a Lesion at T6-7. I will be having surgery by Dr. Marlin on Tuesday 5/21.”
5/19/2024
“Everything met my expectations”
5/18/2024
“I was very happy with mu visit and will continue with Dr. Sweeney in the future.”
5/17/2024
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“JOAN D SWEENEY, MD is a Great Doctor and staff”
8/30/2024