Charles Sophy

Charles Sophy
Born1960 (age 65–66)
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Alma materSaint Joseph’s University (BS)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
OccupationPsychiatrist
Known forDr. Phil talk show

Charles Joseph Sophy (born 1960) is an American psychiatrist. He worked as a medical director for the Department of Children and Family Services in Los Angeles County. He is also on the advisory board for the Dr. Phil TV show. He often appears on "Dr. Phil" and other TV shows and stations to talk about his work. He has worked with famous people, including Paris Hilton, Michael Jackson, and Mel B.

Background

Sophy got his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1982. He finished his medical studies at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986. After that, he did his internship and family practice residency at the Metropolitan Hospital/Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Pennsylvania. He also completed his residency in adult psychiatry at Norristown State Hospital in Philadelphia. Sophy was the doctor for Elliot Rodger, who carried out the 2014 Isla Vista killings. Sophy gave him a prescription for a medicine called Risperidone. However, after looking up information about it online, Rodger decided not to take it. He also stopped going to see Sophy by the autumn of 2013.

References

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  6. ↑ Sherwell, Phillip (May 31, 2014). "Celebrity counsellors could not save Virgin Killer Elliot Rodger". The Telegraph. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ Mathis-Lilly, Ben (May 28, 2014). "Psychiatrist Who Treated Elliot Rodger Has Worked With Paris Hilton, Real Housewives". Slate. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
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