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About Mary E. Soha, M.D.
Dr. Mary Soha attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, where she received a Bachelor of Science, majoring both in Biology and Philosophy. After completing Post-Baccalaureate studies in Immunology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, Dr. Soha received her Medical Degree from the University of Miami. She completed her internship and residency at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Soha is board-certified in Pediatrics and has been in private practice since she relocated back to her native Jacksonville in 1990.
Dr. Soha has been committed to the pediatric community in Jacksonville for over a decade. She served on the Mayor's Victim Advocacy Board representing abused and neglected children from 1992-1998. Dr. Soha also has extensive experience in pediatric sports medicine and youth athletics. She currently serves as one of the team doctors for the Bishop Kenny High School Athletic program and other various recreational teams throughout the city. She is working with local trainers and coaches to develop a pediatric sports program to help all children participate and prevent injury.
Dr. Soha is also very dedicated to education. In addition to serving as a school board member at a local area private school for six years, Dr. Soha enjoys working wit teachers and helping them understand student health issues - how it helps the educational process and maintains a student's love of learning. She also enjoys developing programs—such as "Pass the Glass"—for students so that they can study and participate in health care systems around the world. Additionally, Dr. Soha has an interest in Native American health and works with a National Conference to help minimize effects of Diabetes on this population.
Dr. Soha is married to W. Michael Soha. She has six sons and enjoys being with them and participating in their athletic endeavors, scouting and education.