Sveva Brown, MD is a trusted Family Medicine Physician and Hospitalist at Mount Desert Island Hospital and at our Lisa Stewart Women’s Health Center. Dr. Brown specializes in family medicine with additional interests in medical education, acute care, obstetrics, and global health.
This February, MDI Hospital was pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brown as Director of the Mount Desert Island Hospital HRSA Family Medicine Residency Program, effective February 2, 2026.
As Residency Program Director, Dr. Brown will lead the development of a fully operational, ACGME-compliant Family Medicine Residency Program supported by Health Resources and Services Administration funding. This work includes advancing curriculum design, faculty development, accreditation readiness, and community partnerships while staying closely aligned with MDI Hospital’s mission to serve our rural community.
Team Reflection:
“Dr. Brown provides exceptional primary and perinatal care to our patients at Lisa Stewart Women’s Health Center, working closely and collaboratively with every team member to make sure our patients receive timely, coordinated care. Even when she is not onsite, she is always accessible to us every day the center is open, allowing the collaborative work to continue seamlessly. She truly is a gift.”
In honor of National Doctors Day, we invite you to recognize physicians like Dr. Brown who are shaping the future of rural healthcare. Consider making a donation to Mount Desert Island Hospital to support our doctors, residency education, and the care they provide to our community, today and for generations to come.
Visit mdihospital.org/giving to make a gift today! Your gift helps strengthen local healthcare and invest in the next generation of physicians. Thank you for your support.

