About
Dr. Dennis Sehgal brings a distinctly international and academically rigorous background to family medicine. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine with honors from Windsor University School of Medicine in St. Kitts, West Indies. He later earned a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare, with honors, from National University of Medical Sciences in Madrid, Spain. He completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Huntsville. The American Board of Family Medicine has certified him in his specialty.
Before joining the MDVIP model, Dr. Sehgal served as Medical Director of Sports Medicine and Clinical Preceptor for the Nurse Practitioner Program at Hospital Sisters Health System Medical Group. He also founded and led National Medical Group as CEO and President from 2015 to 2018. He speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu in addition to English. His clinical passions include longevity, cardiovascular health, nutrition, sleep management, and stress management. He personally practices what he advocates: regular exercise, clean eating, good sleep, and stress management are part of his daily life. His core belief is that medicine means showing up for people in a meaningful way, not just diagnosing and treating.
Education & Training
Medical School
Windsor University School of Medicine, St. Kitts, West Indies – Doctorate of Medicine 2012, Graduated with Honors
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Huntsville, AL 2018-2020
Additional Training
Internship: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Huntsville, AL 2017-2018; Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare, National University of Medical Sciences, Madrid, Spain 2016, Graduated with Honors
Certifications
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sehgal right for?
Dr. Sehgal is a strong fit for adults and families who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to health. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, hypertension, obesity, or sleep disorders benefit from his focused clinical expertise. He works well with individuals who want a physician invested in their long-term wellness. Patients who speak Hindi, Punjabi, or Urdu will find a physician who communicates with them directly in their language. Those who value a doctor who models the healthy habits he recommends will feel at home in his practice.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sehgal focuses on cardiovascular disease, hypertension, sleep disorders, stress, obesity, and nutritional deficiencies. He takes a preventive approach, aiming to address risk factors before they become serious conditions. His clinical interests also include longevity medicine and optimizing overall wellness.
Yes, Dr. Sehgal holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Huntsville.
Dr. Sehgal earned his medical degree with honors from Windsor University School of Medicine in St. Kitts, West Indies. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Huntsville. He also holds an MBA in Healthcare from National University of Medical Sciences in Madrid, earned with honors.
Dr. Sehgal speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. Patients who prefer to communicate in any of these languages can speak with him directly.
Dr. Sehgal believes that medicine means more than diagnosing and treating. He focuses on building genuine trust with patients and supporting long-term health goals. He personally practices the lifestyle habits he recommends, including regular exercise, clean eating, stress management, and quality sleep.
Yes. Dr. Sehgal served as Medical Director of Sports Medicine and as a Clinical Preceptor for a Nurse Practitioner Program at Hospital Sisters Health System Medical Group from 2020 to 2023. He also founded and led National Medical Group as CEO and President from 2015 to 2018.
Dr. Sehgal cares for individuals and families across all stages of life. He sees patients in Madison, Huntsville, Athens, and surrounding Alabama communities. His practice suits adults focused on prevention, chronic disease management, and long-term wellness.
Yes. S. residency certification.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026