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Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP

(263 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: women's health issues, hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and more.

1925 Hoffmeyer Road
Florence, SC 29501

(843) 679-4214

Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP is a nurse in Florence, SC specializing in family medicine. Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP is affiliated with MUSC Health and MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS.

Office Locations

Address:

1925 Hoffmeyer Road
Florence, SC 29501

Address:

301 Pearl Street
Darlington, SC 29532

Some issues Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

blood draw	18
doctor visit	71

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	18
doctor visit	35
lab tests	36

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

diabetes management	13
lab tests	104
preventive care	10

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	77
doctor visit	187
lab tests	30
preventive care	37
vaccines	38

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	13
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

blood draw	248
diabetes management	12
doctor visit	575
lab tests	44
preventive care	69
vaccines	57

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	14
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

blood draw	289
doctor visit	632
lab tests	44
preventive care	85
vaccines	86

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	22
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

blood draw	243
doctor visit	548
lab tests	24
preventive care	30
vaccines	31

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	17
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

blood draw	321
chronic care	157
diabetes management	58
doctor visit	744
lab tests	132
preventive care	55

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP treated as a nurse in Florence, SC were blood draw, chronic care, lab tests and vaccines.

blood draw	173
chronic care	157
diabetes management	27
doctor visit	386
lab tests	56
preventive care	49
vaccines	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP.

**Gender**
Female	87
Male	47

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	69
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	4
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	33
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Education & Training

She has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Managed Choice, See Fewer Accepted Insurances, AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), Open Choice and Exclusive Choice) and See All Accepted Insurances.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Managed Choice

See Fewer Accepted Insurances

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

Open Choice and Exclusive Choice)

See All Accepted Insurances

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Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 263 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Amy M. Sved, FNP, NP from all over the web to help you find the right in Florence, SC.

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Biography

Ms. Amy Sved is a family medicine specialist in Florence, SC and Darlington, SC. Ms. Sved's clinical interests include diabetes, urge incontinence (overactive bladder), and thyroid problems. She is affiliated with MUSC Health.

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