Dr. Andrea M. DuPont, MD, FACEP

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Bringing Extensive Experience and Commitment to Community Health

An accomplished emergency physician, Dr. DuPont is affiliated with Mid-Atlantic Emergency Medical Associates, PLLC (MEMA), and serves as the Assistant Medical Director at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center in Huntersville, North Carolina. With a distinguished career in emergency medicine, she combines her expertise with a commitment to exceptional patient care and community health.

Before embarking on his professional journey, she earned her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and completed her residency in emergency medicine as Chief Resident at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. Her extensive training also includes a transitional internship at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. She is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, ensuring she meets the highest standards in her field.

On a professional level, Dr. DuPont is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, and the North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians. Her staff privileges extend across Novant Health’s network, including the Presbyterian Medical Center, Matthews Medical Center, and Mint Hill Medical Center.

When asked about the key to her success, she emphasizes the importance of balance in her life. "Ensuring that my family is well taken care of and keeping myself healthy are the cornerstones of my ability to provide great care to my patients," she states. Her holistic approach to both personal and professional well-being inspires her colleagues and reassures her patients that they are in capable hands.

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