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Dr. David Edward Soper, MD

Accepting New Patients

(230 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, menopause, pregnancy, and more.

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

Dr. David Edward Soper, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Charleston, SC specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. David Edward Soper, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health.

Office Locations

MUSC Health

135 Cannon Street 2nd Floor
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-5300

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171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

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Some issues Dr. David Edward Soper, MD can help you with:

Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

In The News

“Clostridium sordellii infections are rare, but pregnancy appears to increase the risks, said Dr. David E. Soper, vice chairman of the obstetrics and gynecology department at the Medical University...”—"Scientists Will Gather to Discuss Safety of Abortion Pill (Published 2006)", New York Times, May 2006

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Edward Soper, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Charleston, SC during 2012 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	24
doctor visit	136
gynecologic procedures	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Edward Soper, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Charleston, SC during 2013 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	26
doctor visit	164
gynecologic procedures	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Edward Soper, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Charleston, SC during 2014 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	31
doctor visit	188
gynecologic procedures	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Edward Soper, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Charleston, SC during 2015 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	33
doctor visit	135
gynecologic procedures	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Edward Soper, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Charleston, SC during 2016 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	12
doctor visit	95
gynecologic procedures	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Edward Soper, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Charleston, SC during 2017 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	11
doctor visit	103
gynecologic procedures	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	152

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Edward Soper, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Charleston, SC during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	16
cytology	14
doctor visit	149
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	16
preventive care	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	159

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	136

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Edward Soper, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Charleston, SC were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	21
cytology	14
doctor visit	139
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	21
preventive care	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	73
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Edward Soper, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	3
Dementia	0

Education & Training

He completed residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Residency: Naval Medical Center San Diego

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Edward Soper, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David Edward Soper, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Edward Soper, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Aetna (Open Choice)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

First Choice Next

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Edward Soper, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 230 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Edward Soper, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charleston, SC.

4.8

Overall Rating

(230 Ratings)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$8,925 $8,925
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Inc	$1,198 $1,198
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$1,030 NON-PRODUCT $1,030
HOLOGIC INC	$100 Fetal Fibronectin $100

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,996
Travel and Lodging	$1,608
Food and Beverage	$649

Research Payments

Dr. David Edward Soper, MD has received 80 research payments totaling $625,962.

Biography

Dr. David Soper is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist. Dr. Soper's areas of expertise include the following: menopause, infections, and pregnancy. He is affiliated with MUSC Health. Before performing his residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Dr. Soper attended the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Soper honors. Dr. Soper welcomes new patients at his office inCharleston, SC as reported by MUSC Health.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Edward Soper, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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