Dr. Sonia Nankani
Dr. Sonia Nankani
Ophthalmology 14+ Years Experience

Dr. Sonia Nankani

MBBS, MS
Head of Department, Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

About Dr. Sonia Nankani

Professional Summary

Dr. Sonia Nankani is a highly skilled Consultant Ophthalmologist based in Mumbai, India, with 14 years of clinical experience. She is a Corneal Transplant Surgeon who performs both penetrating and lamellar surgeries, and is widely recognized for her expertise in no-patch phaco-emulsification cataract surgery and LASIK eye surgery. She has trained in Retina at the prestigious L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, equipping her to treat the growing population affected by Diabetic Retinopathy and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Dr. Nankani is a true pioneer in her field. She was the first surgeon in Maharashtra to perform the Tooth in Eye Surgery (Modified Osteo Odento Keratoprosthesis), a groundbreaking procedure that has restored sight to several blind patients with bilateral corneal disease. She was also the first to perform limbal stem cell transplant surgery in the city of Mumbai using autologous cultivated stem cells in a child — a remarkable achievement in pediatric ophthalmology. Currently, Dr. Nankani heads the Ophthalmology Department at her hospital in Parel, Mumbai, where she is actively involved in setting up a Binocular Vision clinic and a Unique Dichoptic treatment program for Amblyopia management. She has a special interest in the visual rehabilitation of children with special needs and learning disabilities, and has also established a state-of-the-art center for cosmetic ophthalmology staffed by a highly trained and specialized team. She speaks English, Hindi, and Marathi, making her accessible to a diverse patient population.

Specializations

  • Ophthalmology

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • MS (Ophthalmology)
  • Retina training at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute

Hospital Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

  • First in Maharashtra to perform the Tooth in Eye Surgery (Modified Osteo Odento Keratoprosthesis), restoring vision to several blind patients with bilateral corneal disease
  • First in Mumbai to perform limbal stem cell transplant surgery using autologous cultivated stem cells in a child

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