Sophia Yen, MD, Mph
About Sophia Yen, MD, Mph
Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, is a co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Pandia Health and serves as an advisor at The NORTH by Female Founder Collective. With over 20 years of experience in adolescent medicine, she is also a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and has contributed significantly to research in reproductive health and pediatric obesity.
Work at Pandia Health
Sophia Yen serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Pandia Health, a role she has held since 2023. Prior to this position, she was the CEO and Co-Founder from 2016 to 2023. Under her leadership, Pandia Health has focused on improving access to reproductive health services and providing education on birth control and adolescent health issues. The organization emphasizes the importance of comprehensive sex education and aims to empower individuals with knowledge about their health.
Education and Expertise
Sophia Yen has an extensive educational background in medicine and public health. She earned her MD from the University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine, followed by a Pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital Oakland. She completed a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at UCSF Medical School. Additionally, she holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Maternal and Child Health from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Background
Sophia Yen has over 20 years of experience in the medical field, specializing in adolescent medicine. She has held various roles, including Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine since 2015 and Adolescent Medicine Specialist at LPCH/Stanford Pediatric Weight Clinic since 2010. She has also been involved with the American Academy of Pediatrics as an Executive Committee Member for the Section on Adolescent Health from 2015 to 2021.
Research and Advocacy
Sophia Yen has led significant research initiatives focused on adolescent health, including studies on emergency contraception access and knowledge among adolescents and healthcare providers. She has conducted research on the effectiveness of technology in treating childhood obesity and the accuracy of reproductive health information on health websites. Additionally, she advocates for comprehensive sex education in schools to prevent teenage pregnancy and offers personalized consultations on health topics through The NORTH platform.
Achievements
Sophia Yen is board certified in Adolescent Medicine and has been recognized for her contributions to reproductive health education. She has served as the Chairperson of the Northern California American Academy of Pediatrics' Pediatric Obesity Interest Group. Her work has been featured in various publications, highlighting her commitment to educating the public and healthcare professionals about adolescent health issues, including birth control, acne, and weight management.