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Stephanie Sweeney, MD

Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Stephanie Sweeney, MD, is an internal medicine physician who specializes in geriatric medicine. She provides expert management for dementia, frailty, and fall prevention, as well as other challenges related to aging. She is dedicated to helping older adults age in their homes as safely and independently as possible. Dr. Sweeney received her medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at AHN Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She received further training through a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Presbyterian and Shadyside Hospitals in Pittsburgh. She is board certified in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sweeney welcomes patients age 65 and older.

Age Groups Seen

Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

English

*Our providers self-report what languages they speak. All AHN practices have interpretive services available.

Expertise

aging
arthritis
asthma
cardiovascular disease
cholesterol disorders
confusion
dementia
deprescribing
depressed mood
diabetes mellitus
failure to thrive
falls
geriatric health
headache
hypertension
hypothyroidism
infections (bacterial and viral)
lewy body dementia
memory disorders
mental health
mole check
musculoskeletal pain
osteoporosis
polypharmacy
preventive medicine

Credentials

Education

  • Loyola University of Chicago
  • Residency

  • Allegheny Health Network
  • Fellowship

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Board Certification

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine