Soophia Naydenov, MD, FCCP, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, is a practicing pulmonary and critical care physician at SSM Saint Louis University Hospital (SSM-SLUH) with more than 15 years of experience. Dr. Naydenov has spent much of her career collaborating in research, diagnosis, risk stratification and management of pulmonary embolism (PE). Dr. Naydenov successfully implemented the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) at SSM Saint Louis University Hospital, which was the first one of its kind in the region. Through her efforts, SSM- SLUH became one of the founding members of the National PERT Consortium. Dr. Naydenov pioneered the Pulmonary Embolism Clinic in the Saint Louis area to fill the gap in the transitions of care for these patients. She currently serves as the Director of Pulmonary Embolism Response Team and Pulmonary Embolism Follow up Clinic at SSM Saint Louis University Hospital. She continues to partner with the PERT consortium and is actively involved in nationwide effort to improve care of PE patients. Dr. Naydenov has participated in industry funded research in pulmonary embolism. To further these efforts, under her leadership, SSM-SLUH PERT hosts an Annual Midwest Interdisciplinary PE Symposium starting in 2018. It is a highly sought educational activity in the region. Many renowned national speakers and PE experts have participated in this event.