Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi

Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi is a highly reputed Ophthalmologist and Vitreo Retina Surgeon in Kashmir. With 12 years of experience, he is currently associated as a:

• Consultant with Ujala Cygnus Kashmir Super Speciality Hospital, Nowgam.
• Head and Senior Consultant at Kashmir Eye Hospitals, Srinagar

Beyond clinical practice, he has previously served at Government Medical College, Jammu and ASG Eye Hospitals, Srinagar.

He is also recognised as the first and only ophthalmologist in Jammu and Kashmir. Among a select few in India, he holds extensive experience in Vitreo Retina, Ocular Oncology, Uvea and Retinopathy of Prematurity.

His speciality interests are:

1. Vitreo Retina
2. Ocular Oncology
3. Uvea
4. Retinopathy of Prematurity ROP

Upon graduating with an MBBS, Dr Sofi furthered his education by completing:

• MS in Ophthalmology
• Fellowship in Vitreo Retinal Surgery

He currently holds the position of Head and Senior Consultant in the Department of Vitreo Retina and Ocular Oncology at Kashmir Eye Hospitals, Srinagar.

Dr Ishfaq's notable papers are:

• Patient Pain during Intravitreal Injection under Modified Topical Anesthesia - A Comparative Study
• Intravitreal bevacizumab as an adjunct to laser for diffuse diabetic macular edema
• Optical coherence tomography findings in bipolar disorder - A hospital-based case-control study
• Vitrectomy as a treatment modality in vitreous seeding secondary to ciliary body melanocytoma
• Efficiency of the occlusion therapy with and without levodopa-carbidopa in amblyopic children-A tertiary care centre experience

With his fluency in English, Hindi, and Urdu he creates a relaxed atmosphere, allowing patients to comfortably share their worries.

To inquire about Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Sofi s OPD timings, contact number and consultation fees, give us a call at 8069923891. For seamless online appointments and priority service, reach out to the medical team at HexaHealth.