Dr. Sofija Volertas, MD
Triple board-certified physician infusing humanism into technology, transforming healthcare from the inside out.
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Healthcare AI Leadership
National Speaker
Featured at major conferences on AI implementation. Trained over 1,000 physicians.
TEDx Presenter
Talk on humanistic telehealth approaches has 17K+ views.
Advisory Roles
Guides health tech startups, venture capital, and physician committees.
Strategic Innovation Focus
Healthcare AI Strategy
Creating frameworks for AI implementation in clinical settings and education.
Medical Education Innovation
Developing curricula for next-gen physicians on AI integration.
Digital Health Transformation
Bridging technology and humanistic care through telemedicine.
UNC School of Medicine Leadership
Health Innovation Scholarly Concentration Faculty Lead
Developed and lead 4-year curriculum equipping future physicians with AI and digital health skills.
Academy of Educators Council
Leading innovation in medical education for 400+ faculty members.
Clinical Excellence
2022
Carolina Care Excellence Award
Top quartile nationally based on Press-Ganey patient surveys
2025
Carolina Care Excellence Award
Top quartile nationally based on Press-Ganey patient surveys
5+
Years Experience
Assistant Professor of Medicine at UNC
Chief
Chief Resident
University of Chicago 2017
Advisory & Committee Roles
1
Alerje Medical Advisory Board
Consulting on telehealth implementation for food allergy digital tools.
2
ACAAI Telehealth Task Force
Developing physician education on telehealth tools.
3
AAAAI Committee Member
Serving on multiple committees including Health Informatics and Technology.
Education & Training
Fellowship
University of Michigan, Allergy and Immunology
Residency
University of Chicago, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Medical Degree
Georgetown University School of Medicine, MD
Health Justice Scholar
AOA (Medical Honor's Society)
Bachelor's Degree
Duke University, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Board Certifications & Skills
Allergy & Immunology
Board certified specialist in allergic conditions.
Internal Medicine
Board certified in adult medicine.
Pediatrics
Board certified in children's healthcare.
Thought Leader and Speaker
Sought after keynote speaker in healthcare innovation.