Physicians & Staff
DeVon C. Hale, MD
DeVon C. Hale is a Professor of Internal Medicine and Pathology who is Board Certified in Infectious Diseases with a specialized practice and background in travel medicine and tropical diseases. He is the Medical Director for the International Travel Clinic at University Hospital and has successfully completed the Certificate of Knowledge Exam in Tropical Diseases and Travelers Health sponsored by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Dr. Hale graduated from the University of Utah in 1969 and completed an internship at Ohio State University Hospitals in 1970 with a residency at Kern County Medical Center, California, in 1974. He went on to complete a fellowship in Infectious Diseases in 1975 at Irvine Medical Center, California, with an additional fellowship in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Utah in 1979.
As Assistant Dean of International Medical Education, Dr. Hale directs and participates in medical projects in Ghana and Kenya, Africa. He has visited over 40 countries to evaluate health risks and medical care and is a Co-Director of an early warning system sponsored by the International Society of Travel Medicine and funded by the Center for Disease Control(CDC).
Theresa Sofarelli is a certified physician assistant specializing in Infectious Diseases. She completed her Baccalaureate degree at the University of Colorado, and her Master’s degree at the University of Utah. She has also completed the Certificate of Knowledge, issued by the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Christie is a transplant from Idaho, coming down to go to the "U" and never leaving. She has worked for many years in the clinic setting, doing everything from Family practice to Orthopedics, before finally settling down with the Travel Clinic. She holds a Certificate in Travel Health from the International Society of Travel Medicine and loves to hear back from travelers that they had a great trip with no issues!! Her travel goal is to cruise around the world with National Geographic.
Andrea graduated from the University of Alberta in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and moved away from Canada especially to work at the U of U. She divides her time between the International Travel Clinic and the Burn Trauma ICU. Andrea's passion for travel fuels her enthusiasm for providing pre-travel education and care to a variety of travelers.
If you are looking for the perfect beach, she has been to some of the best beaches in the world and can recommend one.
Joey is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He has lived in many different places and finally settled down in Utah in 2006. He came to the University of Utah in 2006 to work in the administrative offices for the department of Neurology. Joey was also a certified flight attendant and in-flight instructor for new hire flight attendants. He has a strong passion for travel and looks forward to meeting you at your travel clinic appointment.
