Sonalika Gogia
New Delhi
Summary
Experienced ophthalmologist dedicated to improving eye health and functionality through comprehensive preventative and corrective care. With a diverse educational and work background, including extensive experience as a clinical fellow and ophthalmology resident, Compassionate and skilled in communication, I foster a positive environment encouraging patient participation in their care. With a thorough professional knowledge base and exceptional diagnostic ability, I aim to provide the highest level of care to treat patients effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellowship
LV Prasad Eye Institute
2021.07 - 2024.06
- Trained in Comprehensive ophthalmology and cataracts for initial 9 months
- Posted for 1 year at a rural eye care setup in Odisha and learnt making independent decisions and necessary managerial skills to run a secondary eye care center
- Trained exclusively in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-ophthalmology, and Strabismus and comprehensive ophthalmology for last 15 months
- Trained at different tertiary care centres of the network at Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad
- Extensive hands-on experience in diagnosing and managing ocular diseases and conditions
- Discussed relevant medical information, including diagnoses and treatment options, with patients in reassuring and calm manner
- Received excellent feedback from supervising physicians throughout residency and fellowship experience
- Performed 1200 Small incision cataract surgeries and 300 Phaco-emulsification surgeries independently
- Independently performed 120 pediatric cases comprising of a wide range of pediatric cataracts and strabismus surgeries.
Residency
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2018.07 - 2021.07
- Performed routine eye examinations and post-operative checkups
- Diagnosed eye related problems, injuries and diseases and prepared treatment plans under supervision of licensed ophthalmologists
- Performed small incision cataract surgeries, pterygium surgeries, corneal perforation repair, lid laceration repair independently.
Education
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology -
LV Prasad Eye Institute
Visakhapatnam06.2024
MS Ophthalmology -
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur
Jodhpur07.2021
MBBS -
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Karnataka02.2017
Class XII -
Apeejay School, Pitampura
New Delhi03.2012
Class X -
Apeejay School, Pitampura
New Delhi03.2010
Skills
- Good administrative and managerial abilities
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Relevant training and certifications as an Ophthalmologist
- Trained in comprehensive ophthalmology
- Specialized training in pediatric cataracts and strabismus surgeries
Accomplishments
- Received President's Gold Medal for First Position in Class XII - Science Stream (2011 - 12) from Apeejay School, Sainik Vihar, Pitam Pura, Delhi.
- Received Certificate of Merit for MBBS II from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka.
- Undertaken Student Project (Indian Council of Medical Research - Short Term Studentship) 2015 on the subject 'Prevalence and risk factors for Diabetic Neuropathy' at tertiary care hospital in coastal Karnataka. Report approved by ICMR and received Rs. 10,000/- grant from ICMR.
- 2nd prize in paper presentation on the topic 'Sjogren's syndrome' at AKSHICON -II, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, December 2018.
- Finalist in Ophthalmology quiz competition at ROSCON, 41st Annual Conference of Rajasthan Ophthalmological Society, 2nd- 4th November, 2018 at Ajmer.
- 3rd Prize in Free paper presentation with the title 'Myelinoligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated demyelinating optic neuritis in adults: Clinical, demographic characteristics and outcomes' in the 3rd annual conference of Indian Neuro Ophthalmology Society, 23rd-24th October 2021
Research
Effectiveness of dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to local anaesthesia in peribulbar blocks in ocular surgeries.
Presentations
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
- Effectiveness of using dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to local anaesthesia in peribulbar block in ocular surgeries, WOS-WIO International conference, Bengaluru, 09/2019
- Effectiveness of using dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to local anaesthesia in peribulbar block in ocular surgeries, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists 51st Annual Scientific Congress, Sydney, Australia, 11/2019
- Effectiveness of using dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to local anaesthesia in peribulbar block in ocular surgeries, 37th World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2020 Virtual), 06/2020
NATIONAL CONFERENCES
- A tale of two myopathies: CPEO versus Ocular Myasthenia, 78th Annual conference of All India Ophthalmological Society, Gurgaon, 02/2020
- Miraculous feat with intravitreal methotrexate in a case of posterior uveitis, 78th Annual conference of All India Ophthalmological Society, Gurgaon, 02/2020
- Myelin-oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated demyelinating optic neuritis in adults: Clinical, demographic characteristics and outcomes, 3rd annual conference of Indian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, 10/2021
- Orbital Apex syndrome: Clinico-etiological profile, diagnostic challenges and outcomes, 4th annual conference of Indian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, 11/2022
- Presumed junctional scotoma: Final etiology in temporal hemianopic visual field defects in one-eyed patients, 4th annual conference of Indian Neuro Ophthalmology Society, 11/2022
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Imaging in Neuro-Ophthalmology Program, Hyderabad, 08/2023
- Orbital Apex syndrome: Clinico-etiological profile, diagnostic challenges and outcomes, AIOS Mid-term conference, Visakhapatnam, 10/2023
Also participated in various state and regional conferences
Membership
- Member of All India Ophthalmological Society since 2019
- Member of Haryana Ophthalmological Society since 2019
- Member of Jodhpur Ophthalmological Society since 2018
Personal Information
- Age: 29
- Date of Birth: 09/16/1994
- Marital Status: Married
Spousename
Dr. Monish Malhotra (MBBS, MS Orthopedics)
Publications
- Prevalence and risk factors for peripheral neuropathy among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at a tertiary care hospital in coastal Karnataka, Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2017, 21, 5, 665
- Acute isolated medial rectus palsy due to infarction as a result of hypercoagulable state: A case report and literature review, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019, 67, 11, 1898
- Commentary: Comprehensive eye care - Issues, challenges, and way forward, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020, 68, 2, 323
- Motherhood: What every ophthalmologist needs to know, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020, 68, 8, 1526
- Keeping the Hope Alive - Building A Tertiary Eye Centre, DOS Times, March-April, 24, 36-38
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned facts are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Fellowship
LV Prasad Eye Institute
2021.07 - 2024.06
Residency
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
2018.07 - 2021.07
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology -
LV Prasad Eye Institute
MS Ophthalmology -
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur
MBBS -
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Class XII -
Apeejay School, Pitampura
Class X -
Apeejay School, Pitampura
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