Raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sophie Diliberto, FNP-C, attended Academy of the Sacred Heart where she
graduated with Highest Honors. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Texas Christian University
where she graduated Cum Laude from Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences. During this time, she was a
member of multiple Honor Societies including Order of Omega – Alpha Delta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau
International Honor Society of Nursing, and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
During her time at TCU, Sophie enjoyed participating in study abroad programs in South Africa and Spain. She
experienced working in an animal conservation program in South Africa to support the rhino population. The
following year, she was able to observe health care systems and health care delivery in multiple surgical
specialties in Pontevedra, Spain as an Atlantis Fellow.
After graduation from TCU, Sophie worked as a registered nurse in an orthopedic trauma unit at Vanderbilt
University Medical Center. During this time, she gained valuable clinical skills and completed a Master of Science
in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Family Nurse Practitioner degree. She then
devoted her time to working in dermatology clinics as a nurse while completing her degree. This experience
allowed her to expand her knowledge and exposure to various skin conditions and their treatments, further
strengthening her love for dermatology.
Sophie is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and licensed by the Texas
Medical Board. Dr. Megan Schlichte provides her clinical supervision. Sophie is trained to complete
comprehensive skin cancer screenings, order laboratory tests, and form treatment plans of various dermatologic
conditions including prescription management. Sophie’s goal is to treat her patients’ needs with full, thorough
attention and evidence-based practice. Sophie is a member of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association and Texas
Nurse Practitioners. While she is not at work, Sophie enjoys traveling with family, exercising, and trying new
restaurants in Houston.
