David Soybel, MD
Department of Surgery
I trained as a general surgeon, had an academic practice focused on Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Surgery, including research, teaching, and program leadership. From March 2020 until June 2025, I served as Chief of Surgical Services at the VA Medical Center in WRJ, Vermont. I am currently a Professor of Surgery at Geisel with continuing academic activities in research and teaching.
Some of my personal interests are my grandchildren, my wife's garden, and my fly-rod. I am an avid reader, especially (but not solely) of history of New England and the experiences of our country's veterans. I am also fascinated by dinosaurs.
Top Travel Destinations:
Florence Italy, Barcelona/Catalunya, and the Eastern townships of Quebec.
Can’t Live Without Condiment:
Guacamole.
If you could go to the Olympics for any sport what would it be?
Archery. It is a perfect combination of technique, discipline, physics, meditation on the body, and grace in the execution.
Professional Info:
Contact:
David.I.Soybel@Dartmouth.edu