Dr. Sonia Nankani

Dr Sonia Nankani is an ophthalmologist specialising in corneal surgery, cataract surgery, and limbal stem cell transplantation in Mumbai with 34 years of experience, currently practising as Consultant at Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel, and ASG Krishna Eye Centre, Parel.

Dr Sonia N holds a Fellowship in Cornea and Microsurgery from LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, and has achieved two landmark surgical firsts in Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Dr Sonia Nankani performed the first limbal stem cell transplant surgery in Mumbai using autologous cultivated stem cells in a child, and was the first to perform a Tooth-in-Eye surgery (Modified Osteo-Odonto Keratoprosthesis) in Maharashtra, reflecting her exceptional subspecialty expertise in corneal surgery and ocular surface reconstruction.

Dr Sonia consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Area of Expertise

Cataract Surgery

Dr Sonia Nankani performs advanced cataract surgical procedures with a focus on patient comfort, precision, and rapid recovery using the latest surgical techniques:

• Injection-free, sutureless, and patchless cataract surgery
• No-patch phaco-emulsification cataract surgery
• Advanced cataract evaluation and surgical planning

Corneal Surgery and Ocular Surface Reconstruction

Dr Nankani performs complex corneal surgical procedures and pioneered advanced ocular surface reconstruction techniques in Maharashtra:

• Limbal stem cell transplant surgery using autologous cultivated stem cells
• Tooth-in-Eye surgery (Modified Osteo-Odonto Keratoprosthesis) – first in Maharashtra
• Corneal transplantation and keratoplasty

General Ophthalmology

Dr Sonia provides comprehensive ophthalmology consultations and management for a wide range of eye conditions across all age groups:

• Comprehensive eye evaluation and vision assessment
• Glaucoma screening and evaluation
• Retinal disease evaluation and referral management

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Mangalore University, Karnataka (1992)
• MS Ophthalmology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (1995)
• Fellowship in Cornea and Microsurgery, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration No. 76196 (1995)

Memberships

• All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS)
• Maharashtra Ophthalmological Society (MOS)
• Maharashtra Medical Council
• Asia Cornea Society (ACS)

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Sonia Nankani currently consults at:

• Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
• ASG Krishna Eye Centre, Parel, Mumbai

Previous Associations

• Bombay Hospital – Professor and Head
• Rajawadi GMH, Ghatkopar – Head
• TN Medical College – Consultant
• DY Patil Medical College – Consultant
• Krishna Eye Center, Parel East – Consultant

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