
Overview
I am a pediatric endocrinologist with interests that include polycysytic ovary syndrome (PCOS), bone health, disorders of puberty, thyroid disorders, pituitary disorders and growth disorders. In addition to my training in pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology, I have Master of Science degrees in Nutrition (1999) and in Patient Oriented Research (2014) and have completed a research fellowship at the Body Composition Unit of Columbia University Medical Center (2003). I comleted the TRANSFORM KL2 program sponsored by the Irving Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, a mentored career development program. My responsibilites include my clinical practice, overseeing clinical and research fellows, mentoring students, and running a clinical study. I have been certified as a clinical densitometrist by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and interpret pediatric bone mineral density studies performed at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.My research project, “A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of metformin for hepatic fat in adolescents and young adults with polycystic ovary syndrome” has the primary goal of exploring the use of novel and noninvasive testing and a pilot double-blind placebo-controlled trial of metformin with the intention of identifying and potentially treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adolescents and young adults with PCOS. My research is unique in that it uses minimally invasive body composition methodology, which makes it particularly attractive for use in adolescents and young adults. My overall clinical research goal is early identification and treatment of metabolic and body composition abnormalities associated with PCOS and to prevent lifelong morbidity associated with this disorder in a young population.
Dr. Sopher is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Precocious Puberty, Nephrocalcinosis, and Amenorrhea.
Dr. Sopher is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Sopher is currently accepting new patients.
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3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
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Dr. Sopher has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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2 Clinical Trials
Mount Sinai
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eliza Geer is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Geer is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cushing's disease, Cushing's syndrome, Pituitary Tumor, Acromegaly, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Geer is currently accepting new patients.
CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital And Vanderbilt Clinic
Dr. Oberfield, a professor of pediatrics, has been the director of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Columbia University Irving Medical Center since 2004. Throughout her career, Dr. Oberfield has been dedicated to educating the next generation of pediatric endocrinology sub-specialists. She was for many years director of the fellowship training program in pediatric endocrinology, and is currently associate program director. Since 2005 she has been the principal investigator of a T32 training grant in pediatric endocrinology from the NIH National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases, one of only a handful of such programs in the country. Since 1998, she has mentored more than 35 fellows and more than 30 pre-doctoral students including Endocrine Society, DERC, and Doris Duke summer fellows.From 2021-2022 Dr. Oberfield served as president of the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society (PES), an international organization of more than 1,300 members, that provides resources for healthcare professionals and trainees and affords educational support for patients and families affected by disorders of the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands; growth disturbances; and conditions of bone metabolism and diabetes. Her priorities as president, she says, were “to maintain and expand the relevance of bench, translational and clinical researcher as well as the importance of the practicing pediatric endocrinologist, even in an era when delivery of health care and research related to children and adolescents is being dramatically eroded.”Dr. Oberfield has been engaged in patient-oriented research for her entire career, with a particular focus on disorders of adrenal hormone synthesis, adrenarche, and PCOS. She has conducted studies of body composition in children and continues to be involved in multiple studies of childhood obesity.Her clinical research has centered around the developmental/pediatric endocrinology, specifically the HPA axis which intimately affects metabolic function, interacting with adiposity, including studies of body composition in adrenarche and PCOS. She has been the author or co-author of more than 225 articles, multiple chapters and reviews, and is an invited speaker at national and international meetings, including the 2012 NIH-sponsored Evidence Based Methodology Workshop on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. She is currently an editor for the Journal of Pediatrics and is an associate editor for Hormone Research in Pediatrics. She continues to be listed in Castle Connelly’s “America’s Top Doctors” and NY Magazine’s “Best Doctors."". Dr. Oberfield is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Intersex, Precocious Puberty, Obesity, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Oberfield is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. Dr. Oberfield is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aviva B. Sopher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aviva B. Sopher?
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Is Dr. Aviva B. Sopher a top-rated expert for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aviva B. Sopher is classified as an Advanced expert for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aviva B. Sopher specialize in?
While Dr. Aviva B. Sopher is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Precocious Puberty, and Nephrocalcinosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Aviva B. Sopher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aviva B. Sopher has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Aviva B. Sopher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. Aviva B. Sopher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-6559 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Polycystic Ovary SyndromeDr. Sopher isAdvanced. Learn about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- Precocious PubertyDr. Sopher isAdvanced. Learn about Precocious Puberty.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- AmenorrheaDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Amenorrhea.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- HypercalcemiaDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HypopituitarismDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- IntersexDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Intersex.
- MelasmaDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Melasma.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- NephrocalcinosisDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Nephrocalcinosis.
- ObesityDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Type A Insulin Resistance SyndromeDr. Sopher isExperienced. Learn about Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome.
