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Aviva Sopher, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, New York, NY, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

AvivaBrachaSopherMDMS

Pediatric Endocrinology • New York, NY

Pediatric Bone Metabolism Disorders

Associate Professor of Pediatrics Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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Overview of Dr. Sopher

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 and in Patient Oriented Research and have completed a research fellowship at the Body Composition Unit of Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). My responsibilites include my clinical practice, overseeing clinical and research fellows, mentoring students, and running a clinical study. I am a certified clinical densitometrist by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and interpret pediatric bone mineral density studies performed at CUMC. I have recently completed the TRANSFORM KL2 program sponsored by the Irving Institute of Clincal and Translational Research, a mentored career development program.
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
My training in endocrinology, body composition and nutrition gives me a distinctive perspective to patient care. I integrate my knowledge in these areas in order to best treat my patients.

Clinical Expertise

  • Pediatric endocrinology, Insulin resistance, Thyroid disease, Pituitary disease, Growth disorders, Polycystic ovary syndrome

Education & Training

  • Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Medical Center
    Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University Medical CenterMS, Biostatistics and Patient Oriented Research, 2012 - 2014
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2007 - 2010
  • Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2003 - 2006
  • Institute of Human Nutrition, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Medical Center
    Institute of Human Nutrition, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Medical CenterMS, Nutrition, 1996 - 1999
  • Greenwich Hospital Association
    Greenwich Hospital AssociationInternship, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1996
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
  • International Society for Clinical DensitometryCertified Cllinical Densitometrist

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow Society of Pediatric Research, 2015
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical and Research Considerations
    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical and Research ConsiderationsMarch 30th, 2021
  • With Puberty Starting Earlier Than Ever, Doctors Urge Greater Awareness and Care
    With Puberty Starting Earlier Than Ever, Doctors Urge Greater Awareness and CareJanuary 4th, 2024
  • Girls Are Starting Puberty Earlier Than Ever. For Some, That Comes with Major Mental Health Risks
    Girls Are Starting Puberty Earlier Than Ever. For Some, That Comes with Major Mental Health RisksMarch 8th, 2024

Grant Support

  • A Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial of Metformin for NAFLD in Adolescents and Young Adults with PCOSNIH2013–2015

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French, Hebrew

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Alabama PPO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Empire BCBS HMO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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