Sonia V. Eden, MD

Sonia V. Eden, MD is a neurosurgeon at Neurosurgery of Kalamazoo, part of the Borgess Brain and Spine Institute, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  A native of Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Eden majored in Mechanical Engineering and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.  Returning to her home state, she pursued her medical degree at the University of Michigan and completed her residency training in Neurological Surgery.  Dr. Eden acquired additional training in minimally invasive spinal surgery at the Semmes-Murphey Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Eden’s research interests have primarily focused on racial and socioeconomic disparities in healthcare and the surgical management of sacroliliac joint dysfunction. Possessing a passion for providing access to healthcare for the underserved, Eden believes bridging the health care gap is the key to global survival. By participating in mission trips to Kenya, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, Dr. Eden hopes to continue mission work throughout her career. The reward, she says, is in sharing her expertise and experience with those who need it most. She also believes in mentoring close to home by encouraging teens to pursue careers in math and science. Dr. Eden volunteers at her community YWCA mentoring at-risk girls. “If I can inspire just one student to reach for the stars, then I’ve been truly successful.”