” I believe that trust is one of the most important aspects to the relationship between a physician and the patient/family.”
Sofia Abraham-Hardee D.O/Ph.D. is the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and the Associate Professor of Pediatrics at VCOM. She graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. She completed her Ph.D. in International Health Education from Virginia Tech in 2008 and completed her pediatric internship and residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, in June 2011. Dr. Abraham-Hardee is a board certified pediatrician at New Beginning Pediatrics in Blacksburg, VA. Dr. Abraham-Hardee specialized in well-child checks, sick visits and OMM. She loves the challenge of navigating many aspects of pediatric medicine (medical, social, environmental). She appreciates the collaborative effort to formulate a treatment plan with the caretakers/parents and patients. She believes the simplicity and innocence of the pediatric population are infectious. Dr. Abraham-Hardee loves being a part of her patients’ lives, seeing her patients and how much they teach her! She grew up in East Africa and enjoys the beautiful outdoors Blackburg, Virginia has to offer. Outside of the office, you’ll find Dr. Abraham-Hardee doing outdoor activities, working out and scrapbooking!
- B.S in Biology with a minor in BiochemistryBucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
- Post-baccalaureate programPhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Osteopathic medical degreeThe Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- 2007
- Ph.D. in International Health EducationVirginia Tech- 2008
- Pediatric internship and residencyGeisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania- 2011
- Golden Apple award2015
- Golden Apple award2019
- Best Bedside Manner2013
- Best Bedside Manner2017
- Best Bedside Manner2018
- Best Bedside Manner2019
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