Hunter Sweet

Hunter Sweet, DO

Patient Rating
4.7 out of 5 (91 Ratings, 32 Comments)

Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialty:

Neurology

Areas of Interest

Hunter Sweet, DO, is an adult neurologist who cares for patients with acute neurological conditions that require hospitalization (neurohospitalist). This includes severe and potentially life-threatening conditions such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes; refractory seizures; autoimmune neuropathy with paralysis; paraneoplastic syndromes; autoimmune attacks of the spinal cord; limbic encephalitis; malignant cerebral edema (brain swelling); myasthenia crisis; and severe attacks of multiple sclerosis. His practice aims to provide emergent assessments and treatment to patients who require speed to reduce disability. Dr. Sweet serves patients at MaineGeneral Medical Center, as the medical director of its nationally accredited stroke program, and has prior experience in this role. He also serves as medical director of MGMC's neurophysiology lab.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

2003-2007
Bachelor's, SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY

Medical School

2009-2013
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME

Residency

2013-2017
Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, Neurology

Biography

Dr. Sweet's greatest desire is for the development of an integrated system of acute neurological care throughout Maine involving a higher level of resource sharing, communication, and cooperation between various small and large hospitals, in order to provide the best care possible for every patient.

Professional Memberships

  • Maine Neurological Society
  • Maine Osteopathic Association
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Maine Stroke Alliance

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

November 13, 2024
Dr.Sweet is a wonderful doctor. He takes time to go over everything, listens to what concerns you have and explains things in a way that you can understand. We would highly recommend Dr. Sweet to anyone needing to see a neurologist. Great personality! Thank you Dr. Sweet!
November 13, 2024
Dr. Sweet is awesome!
October 23, 2024
Dr. Sweet went over all my history and took the time to go over everything with me. He is a really nice person.
October 16, 2024
Dr. Sweet and his medical assistant were excellent. I feel very hopeful as a result of my appointment.
October 16, 2024
I appreciate the expertise of Maine General. Dr. Sweet took the time to discuss my medical condition in detail. He is a great Doctor.
October 16, 2024
Dr. Sweet and his team are great. It's clear to me that he really cares about me.
September 18, 2024
I appreciated the care and counsel I received.
September 14, 2024
I really appreciated the doctor that worked on a weekend to make sure people got their treatments. To top it off, the doctor was a great guy...
September 04, 2024
The Doctor was very good.
September 04, 2024
I really appreciate Dr.Sweet, he is great and really cares about his patients! I would recommend him to anyone!
August 28, 2024
Dr. Sweet was very thorough and attentive.
August 28, 2024
The RN was very caring and helpful. She offered to stay with me as she knew I'd had a hard time with botox last time. I had my young son with me as well and she was very supportive to both of us. Dr. Sweet was also very good at helping me feel more comfortable.
August 28, 2024
I've had nothing but good experiences receiving healthcare at Maine General for many visits. Super Staff !
August 07, 2024
Great experience in both the hospital from Dr. Sweet and his staff. Very impressed and pleased with the care.
July 31, 2024
Dr. Sweet was incredibly knowledgeable, he went above and beyond. Made me feel very comfortable. I definitely would recommend him.
July 31, 2024
I liked Dr Sweet but the wait time to get an appointment is much too long.
July 24, 2024
Dr Sweet and my care team have been very supportive and really seem to care about me as a person. I don't know where I'd be if Dr. Sweet hadn't helped me climb back up again after a traumatic experience. I will be forever grateful.
July 24, 2024
I was very happy meeting and being treated by Dr. Sweet and hope he continues in this practice. He is very thorough.
July 10, 2024
I had a great conversation about treatment with Dr. Sweet. I followed him to MaineGeneral. I feel very comfortable with his knowledge and care.
July 03, 2024
You need to stop treating junkies like the bottom of society. How about just treat them like you would any other person in need of medical assistance?
May 15, 2024
Although I waited 9 months for an appointment with neurology Dr Sweet was thorough, kind, well spoken, easy to talk to and well worth the wait
May 01, 2024
EXCELLENT! DR SWEET IS VERY KNOWLEDGEBLE. He was very interested in my symptoms having improved and progress, including encouraging my use of Feldenkrais on zoom which I told him had helped my shuffling so I could stride and stand up straight. He suggested just a one-week test of going without carbydopa-levodopa, since I hadn't had it for 5 hours and was not noticing any problem. He kindly suggested I use a lift in my right shoe when I said my left leg was a bit longer. (I could not walk a straight line going heel to toe.) He did several other dexterity tests, too. It amazed me that he noticed that the top of my spine was 2" to the left of the bottom of my spine and that my right shoulder drooped. He kindly suggested I see a chiropractor, which I will see mine which I haven't done in years. He went through the results of my EMG test carefully discussing item by item. I was wearing a very heavy bulky shirt but he still noticed it my spine was misaligned. ..very observant of him. Great appointment overall!!
April 24, 2024
Dr . Sweet was very patient and took ample time for me to relax and feel comfortable with him Everything was explained so I understood clearly and if I didn't understand he was willing to reword until I did understand what he was looking for, which I really appreciated very much .
April 24, 2024
Dr. Sweet took the time to review everything and explain my condition and expectations in a compassionate manner. I feel very grateful to have had him to help me through this health scare.
March 20, 2024
Dr. Sweet is a true professional. He was kind, attentive, and thorough.
March 13, 2024
Very attentive, thorough, and detail oriented when going over what I was experiencing and determining what was going on.
January 31, 2024
Yeah, Dr. Sweet and his team I thought were excellent and they certainly performed their duties so that I got the most benefit from what they did and very happy with the results and definitely I would recommend Dr. Sweet to anybody for anything. Okay, bye. END 1
January 10, 2024
Dr. Sweet scheduled a follow-up encounter from my previous two hospital visits. His research into the two visits was impeccable and informative. He's one of the "good guys" along with the supporting staff at MG. I appreciate their efforts in getting me where I am now.
December 20, 2023
I had a good experience and visit. Everything went smoothly.
December 20, 2023
Dr. Sweet took time to thoroughly exam and explain. Very kind and patient.
December 06, 2023
Dr Sweet is a kind and knowledgeable physician. He spent a lot of time with me performing an exam, providing information and answering my questions.
November 29, 2023
Dr Sweet was awesome!! He took the time to talk to dad, asked informed questions, was very supportive on the whole!!!
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