Alexia H. Soria, MD

Education and Expertise

Dr. Soria earned her undergraduate degree from Duke University. After college, she worked for two years in basic science orthopedic research at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Her research specialized in bone biology and the biology of fracture healing.

Dr. Soria received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia before being accepted into the #1 ranked Orthopedic Residency at The Hospital for Special Surgery. While in residency, Dr. Soria had the opportunity to study and work with some of the most celebrated orthopedic surgeons in the world. She also authored six peer-reviewed articles, presented at 17 conferences, won six research awards, and received additional training at Institute Kaplan in Barcelona with Dr. Marc Garcia Elias.

She completed her training with a hand, microvascular, and upper extremity fellowship at Duke University. She is a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Soria is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified).

Her extensive education and experience has encouraged Dr. Soria’s special interests in orthopedic issues affecting the hand and wrist and upper extremities. As part of her expertise, Dr. Soria frequently addresses the following conditions and injuries:

• Upper extremity trauma
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Carpal tunnel disease
• Compression neuropathies
• Dupuytren’s disease
• Tendinopathies
• Elbow disorders
• Soft tissue trauma
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Elbow arthritis
• Wrist arthritis
• Tendinitis

Dr. Soria utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to address the injuries and conditions listed above, which includes the following treatment methods and surgical procedures:

• Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty
• Carpal tunnel repair
• Upper extremity trauma/fractures
• Microsurgery
• Repair of nerve injuries
• Tendon repair/transfers
• Biceps tendinitis/ tear

Community Connections

Dr. Soria was born and raised in New York City and now lives in Raleigh with her two sons.

Education

• Undergraduate: Duke University, Bachelor of Science
• Medical school: Jefferson Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
• Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
• Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center, Hand, and Upper Extremity

Associations

• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Duke Hand Club
• Piedmont Society
• Ruth Jackson Society

Request a consultation with Dr. Soria now. Or, call us at 919-220-5255 any time to speak with an EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region team member.