Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi
Ophthalmologist in Anantnag
MBBS, MS Ophthalmology, Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Oncology
18+ Years
Experience
95% Recommended
(96 Ratings)
18+
Experience
(Years)
95%
Recommended
(96 Ratings)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi is a Vitreo-Retina Surgeon and Ocular Oncologist in Srinagar with 18 years of experience.
He is currently practising as the Director and Head at Kashmir Eye Hospitals across Nowgam Bypass and Janglat Mandi.
He specialises in complex vitreoretinal surgeries, ocular oncology, uveal disorders, retinopathy of prematurity and paediatric retinal care.
Areas of Expertise
- Vitreoretinal Surgery: Dr Sofi performs vitrectomies for rhegmatogenous retinal detachments, complex vitreous haemorrhage, proliferative diabetic retinopathy and macular holes.
- Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Oedema: His clinical practice includes targeted retinal laser photocoagulation, optical coherence tomography diagnostics and regular intravitreal injection therapies.
- Ocular Oncology: He provides specialised oncological management for intraocular tumours, performing tumour staging, surgical resections and vitrectomy for ciliary body and uveal melanocytomas.
- Retinopathy of Prematurity: Dr Sofi conducts critical bedside screening, laser photocoagulation and intravitreal therapy for premature neonates diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity.
- Uveitis and Intraocular Inflammation: His practice covers the diagnostic evaluation and medical immunosuppressive management of infectious and non-infectious uveal tract inflammations.
Educational Background
He completed a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery, Ocular Oncology, Uvea and Retinopathy of Prematurity at Sankara Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, making him the first ophthalmologist in Jammu and Kashmir with dedicated subspeciality fellowship training in these domains.
Awards, Research, and Publications
Dr Sofi has published scientific papers in indexed medical journals, including the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology and Industrial Psychiatry Journal, on surgical vitrectomy for ocular tumours, diabetic macular oedema treatments and optical coherence tomography findings.
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Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Ophthalmology
Registration Details
- Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council - Registration No. (11209)
Education & Achievements
- Patliputra Medical College, Dhanbad (MBBS)
- MS Ophthalmology
- Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Oncology
Published Papers
- Sofi IA, Gupta SK, Bharti A, Tantry TG. Efficiency of the occlusion therapy with and without levodopa-carbidopa in amblyopic children-A tertiary care centre experience.
- Shanmugam, P Mahesh; Sofi, Ishfaq A; Sagar, Pradeep; Konana, Vinaya K; Ramanjulu, Rajesh. Vitrectomy as a treatment modality in vitreous seeding secondary to ciliary body melanocytoma. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 67(12):p 2083-2085, December 2019.
- Dar, Shabir Ahmad; Wani, Rayees Ahmad; Ruqaiya, ; Sofi, Ishfaq Ahmad1; Haq, Inaamul2. Optical coherence tomography findings in bipolar disorder - A hospital-based case-control study. Industrial Psychiatry Journal 34(2):p 221-227, May–Aug 2025.
- Nawaz, Shah, et al. "Intravitreal bevacizumab as an adjunct to laser for diffuse diabetic macular edema." Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, vol. 4, no. 82, 12 Oct. 2015, pp. 14258.
- Sofi, Ishfaq Ahmad, and B. Singh. 2020. “Patient Pain during Intravitreal Injection under Modified Topical Anesthesia - A Comparative Study.” International Journal of Research 7: 253–57.
Work Experience
- Director and Head - Kashmir Eye Hospital, Nowgam Bypass
- Director and Head - Kashmir Eye Hospital, Janglat Mandi
- Consultant - ASG Eye Hospitals, Srinagar
- Assistant Professor - Government Medical College, Jammu
Top Treatments & Procedures Offered by Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi
Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi specializes in the following treatments:
- Trabeculoplasty
- Keratoplasty
- Vitrectomy
- Cornea Transplant
- Lasik
- Pterygium Excision
- Amblyopia Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Cataract Surgery
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Squint Surgery
- Iridotomy
Hospitals Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi is Associated with (2)
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4th Floor Ujala Cygnus Hospital NH 1A
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Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi specialises in Ophthalmology.
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- MS Ophthalmology
- Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina, Ocular Oncology
Doctor Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi practices at the following hospitals:
Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi has 18 years of experience in Ophthalmology.
Doctor Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi specializes in the following treatments:
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