Vaisman Sofia
Main achievement
Family doctor in the United States of America
About
Dr. Sofia Vaisman is a remarkable family physician with a career spanning over 50 years in medicine, specializing in primary care for adults and children. A graduate of Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, in 1972, she completed her residency in surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and an additional residency at City Hospital 2 in Romania. She practices at Woodland Hills Urgent Care & Family Medicine in Woodland Hills, California, where she treats a wide range of conditions, from hypertension, obesity, and diabetes to respiratory infections and chronic pain, and is affiliated with prestigious hospitals such as Encino Hospital Medical Center and Northridge Hospital Medical Center. With an active medical license in California until 2027, Dr. Vaisman collaborates with major medical organizations, including Providence Affiliated Physicians in Los Angeles County, and accepts multiple insurances such as Medicare, Aetna, and United Healthcare. She is fluent in English, Romanian, Spanish, and Russian, which helps her serve a diverse community. Patients appreciate her for her compassion, exceptional listening skills, and the generous time she dedicates to consultations, holding an average rating of 4/5 in reviews, with over 100 positive evaluations regarding her loyalty and clarity of explanations. Coming from a family of doctors – her mother, husband, and both her sons are doctors – Sofia Vaisman was inspired in her childhood by her mother, who helped patients in the community. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, walking, cooking, and spending time with her family, maintaining a balance between her profession and personal life. Her contribution to family medicine in the USA highlights her dedication to patients and professional excellence, serving as an example for women in the medical field.
