Named one of the "Top 12 Finest Practicing in Medicine"
by Syracuse New Times, 2008 - click to view article
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Professional Practice |
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1982 - Present
1982 - 2000
2000 - Present |
- Private Practice
- OB / GYN
- Gynecology
Urogynecology / Female Urology
Women's Incontinence Center, Director
Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
(for Pelvic Organ Prolapse)
da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Menopause / Hormones
Female Sexual Function
Osteoporosis
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Education & Training |
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1967 - 1971
1971 - 1973
1971 - 1978
1973 - 1977
1977 - 1978
1978
1978 - 1982
1986
1986
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- Syracuse University Premed, B.S.
- Syracuse University, Postgraduate Studies
- EKG Instructor
- Autonomous University Medical School
- Rotating Internship, New York Medical School
- Federal License Exam 1978; Licensed in Medical
& Surgery
- OBGYN Residency, Upstate University Medical Center
Chief - Crouse OB and GYN
Chief - Upstate GYN and GYN Oncology
- Director & Coordinator - OB-GYN House Officer program
at Community General Hospital
- Board - Certified - I - Written & II - Oral
Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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Post-Graduate Training & Certification
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Female Urology - Urogynecology |
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Cornell, Harvard Medical and Univ. of Rochester Medical School
Training received in:
- Urodynamics
- Incon Therapy: Non-Invasive Biofeedback, Behavioral
Modification and Pelvic Floor Muscle Rehabilitation
- Laparoscopic Bladder Suspension
- Tension-Free Vaginal Tape
- TOT (Transobturator Tape), Midurethral sling
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Interstim - sacral nerve stimulation (5 year implant) |
Advanced Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery |
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Univ. of Rochester Medical School and Univ. of Buffalo Medical School
Training received in:
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
- Graft / Mesh, minimally invasive out-patient procedure
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Menopause & Hormone Therapy |
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- National Speaker, "Correcting the Confusion," with the NIH and WHI. |
Sexual Dysfunction |
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- Proctor and Gamble's Female Sexual Function Board member |
Certified Clinical Densitometrist |
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Dr. Sopp has been recognized by The International Society for
Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) as a Certified Clinical Densitometrist after
passing a rigorous exam on bone density testing for osteoporosis.
- Lectures throughout New York State on Osteoporosis and the most
current treatments.
- Faculty consultant and speaker for both Boniva and Reclast. |
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Attending Staff |
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- Upstate Medical Center: Clinical Instructor
- Community General Hospital
- Crouse Hospital
- St. Joseph Hospital |
Professional Speaking Engagements |
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Locally and Nationally to Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Pharmacists on:
- Hormone Therapy / WHI (Women's Health Initiative with the NIH)
- Bladder Control
- Detrol LA
- Sanctura XR
- Toviaz
- Vesicare
- Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
- Sling Procedures (for Stress Urinary Incontinence)
- Osteoporosis
- Boniva
- Reclast
- Implanon (3 year birth control implant)
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Faculty Physician Trainer / Preceptor |
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- Pelvic Floor Preceptor (Boston Scientific; Bard Urologic)
- InterStim – Sacral Nerve Stimulation (Medtronic)
- NovaSure Endometrial Ablation (Cytyc)
- Implanon (Organon) |
Physician Consultant For |
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- Akzo Nobel
- Allergan
- Astellas
- Bard Urologic
- Boston Scientific - Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery
- Cytec
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Medtronic - Interstim - Sacral Nerve Stimulation
- Organon
- Pfizer
- Proctor & Gamble
- Roche
- Ther-Rx
- Warner-Chilcott |
Professional Memberships |
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- American Medical Association
- American Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology
- New York State Medical Society
- Onondaga County Medical Society
- NYS Fertility Society
- CNY Society of GYN & OB |
National Advisory Board |
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- Astellas
- Gsk
- Pfizer
- Proctor & Gamble |
Committees/Director/Department Chair |
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- da Vinci Robotic Committee
- Perinatal Committee
- Surgical and Tissue Committee
- Infectious Disease Committee
- Operation Room Committee
- Utilization Review Committee
- Coordinator & Speaker - Women's Wellness Conference
- Medical Director - Women's Wellness Center
- Acting Chairman, Department OB-GYN
- Medical Staff Executive Committee |
Boards |
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- Community General Hospital Foundation Vice Chair / Acting Chair
- Vera House
- Syracuse Stage - Vice Chair |
Other Civic Activities |
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- Friend of the Zoo
- WCNY Contributor
- United Way - Hamilton White Society Member
- Public Broadcast System
- Junior Achievement |
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Training |
1983
1994
1990 - Present
1996
1998 - 2003
2000 |
- St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing - Registered Nurse
- Community General Hospital Nurse Practitioner Program
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse - B.S. - M.S.
University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
- Colposcopy for Advanced Practice Clinician
- Holistic Health Nursing
Reiki I & II
Completed Ultrasound of Abdomen and Pelvis Course
St. Petersburg, Florida |
Certification |
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1997
1996
1990 |
- Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in
Family Health
- Certified in Colposcopy & Management of Genital Tract Disorders
(University of Texas)
- Certified by NAACOG in Neonatal Nursing
Certified in Reiki I & II |
Professional Service and Development |
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- Lecture to Health Care Providers on "Contraception for Adolescents"
- Lecture to Nurse Practitioner students at CGH on "Menstrual Cycle
Disorders"
- Precept Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant students for
CGH NP program, Syracuse University, Deyouville College,
Lemoyne College and SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Participate in Onondaga Community College Wellness Expos
for students and faculty and provide info on women's health issues
- Lecture to OCC students on female anatomy and reproduction for
Human Sexuality course
- Developed a successful Weight Management Program for women
and outpatient office setting
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Professional Memberships |
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- New York State Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Syracuse Chapter of Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- America Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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