ABOUT

Sandra Sobel is a Medical Doctor, with board certifications in Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology, & Metabolism, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. She is originally from the Chicago suburbs and earned her undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University where she majored in Health and Exercise Science. She earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, completed her intern year of Internal Medicine residency at New York Presbyterian – Columbia Hospital in New York City, and her final two years of residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. She received her training in Endocrinology at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Sobel is CEO of Summon Health, LLC, a direct endocrine clinic in Pittsburgh, PA focused on personalized and comprehensive medical delivery of metabolic health conditions. Previously, she served as faculty at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism for 7 years and as Clinical Chief of Endocrinology at UPMC Mercy during all those years. She was awarded multiple institutional grants that funded her clinical research interests in the delivery of diabetes care using diabetes technology. She has published in peer-reviewed medical journals, authored book chapters, and has also given talks at national conferences related to diabetes care. Her specific clinical interests are in type 1 diabetes management; type 2 diabetes management, prevention, and reversal; obesity management, prevention, and reversal; and other conditions of insulin resistance such as metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, overweight, and fatty liver disease. She also has interests in women’s health which include management of diabetes in pregnancy, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and menopause.

She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, two children, and their dog. She was raised bilingual and is fluent in Spanish. She loves food, going to farmer’s markets, art festivals, learning about the diversity of cultures, dancing (both socially and to embarrass her children), and socializing with family and friends.

Sandra Sobel
 

SANDRA I. SOBEL, MD

Board Certified Endocrinologist
Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Board Certified Obesity Medicine Physician
Certified in Plant Based Nutrition
Certified in Nutrition Science
 

What People Are Saying

Testimonials

“As usual, Dr. Sobel was pleasant, courteous, and knowledgeable about my situation. My therapies have been altered recently and she has been instrumental in helping me to navigate the changes. I really appreciate her willingness to listen and offer great alternatives.”

“Dr. Sobel is always cheerful and well-prepared for our visit. She even remembers that I have grandkids and asks about them. She is always supportive and finds positive things I have accomplished, even if I haven't followed her advice completely. She is an exceptional doctor and I have complete confidence in her.”

“I had some concerns about my labs, and Dr. Sobel and I came up with a plan on how to manage things moving forward. I feel very comfortable discussing things with her.”

“Dr. Sobel eased my nerves and listening to my concerns. She talked about new advancements in technology that would help control my diabetes.”

“Dr. Sobel listened so well to all my concerns, comments, and questions. She never made me feel ashamed of my needs and concerns. I am so grateful for her compassion, time, and experience.”

“Dr. Sobel is one of the kindest, compassionate, and thorough doctors that I see as a health care provider. She cares deeply for her profession and her patients.”

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