Sofia Perez Delgado, DO

When Sofia Perez Delgado, DO, started to think about what field of medicine to specialize in, one thing was for certain: she wants to take care of people throughout the course of their lifetimes. She has a vision to be the “go to” resource for both children and adults, as they age, change, and have ongoing needs for medical care. Serving as a family medicine physician will give her that opportunity.

“Continuity in care is very important to me as a physician,” said Dr. Perez Delgado. “This is what family medicine centers around, and it is the right choice for me.”

While pursuing her medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Dr. Perez Delgado was encouraged to be open-minded about residency training opportunities – even those located in areas far away from her hometown in Florida. She learned that Beebe Healthcare was planning to introduce a family medicine residency, and the idea of being part of a brand-new program had a lot of appeal. Dr. Perez Delgado applied, interviewed, and then waited, with hope. Her conversations with medical education leaders at Beebe had sealed the deal – Sussex County is where she really wanted to be.

“I loved how Dr. (Joyce) Robert presented the family medicine program with focus on the experience its residents would have – to not only learn but also to be a pioneer in how the residency program would launch and grow, over time,” recalls Dr. Perez Delgado. “Everyone was so thorough, and emphasized that the building of this program would be a true team effort. I walked away knowing that if I trained at Beebe, I would have a truly unique experience that will prepare me well for my career.”

Dr. Perez Delgado was thrilled to learn her fate on “Match Day” in March 2023, when she opened her envelope and saw that she would be headed to Beebe Healthcare for three years of residency training. She is confident that she will fit in well at Beebe and is she is grateful to be part of the hospital’s inaugural class of family medicine residents.

“I know that Beebe is a place where I can practice competencies, build confidence, and gain all the skills I need to serve as a family medicine physician for life,” said Dr. Perez Delgado. In thinking about her relocation to Delaware, Dr. Perez Delgado is excited to live in and explore a new place and experience all the seasons – from the coldest winter days to the hottest summer nights. She has always been a beach lover, and she enjoys jet skiing and other watersports. That said, Dr. Perez Delgado is happy that her new home will give her the opportunity to put her toes in the sand anytime she wishes. Additionally, Dr. Perez Delgado is passionate about baking and spends quite a bit of her free time in the kitchen, making cakes.

“I have so much to look forward to and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of Beebe as I take this important next step,” said Dr. Perez Delgado.