Dr. Sonika Gupta is a highly skilled ophthalmologist with over 28 years of experience, specialising in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgeries. She is a certified LASIK surgeon proficient in both Microkeratome and Femtosecond laser techniques. Her clinical work is backed by international training from the Cornea & Laser Eye Institute in the USA. Previously a faculty member at GMCH Chandigarh, she has led eye banking and cornea services, and remains deeply committed to promoting corneal donation and community ophthalmology.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MS (Ophthalmology)
- Fellowship – International Council of Ophthalmology
- Fellowship – Cornea & Laser Eye Institute, USA
Professional Experience:
- Currently working at Max Healthcare
- Senior Consultant & Eye Surgeon – Specialising in Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Faculty & Assistant Professor – Department of Ophthalmology, GMCH Chandigarh
- Consultant-in-Charge – Cataract, Cornea, Refractive, and Eye Banking Services, GMCH Chandigarh
- Observer & Trainee – PHACO, LASIK, Corneal Diseases & Eye Banking, CLEI, New Jersey, USA
Professional Memberships:
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- All India Ophthalmological Society
- Delhi Ophthalmological Society
- Strabismological Society of India
- Noida Ophthalmological Society
- North Zone Ophthalmological Society
- Chandigarh Ophthalmological Society
Awards & Achievements:
- Max Healthcare Award for Outstanding Performance
- Max Healthcare Award for NABH Assessment
- FRCS 1 & 2b – International Council of Ophthalmology (Basic & Clinical Sciences)
Research Papers & Publications:
- Presented at World Cornea Congress, Boston – Highly appreciated
- Presented at American & European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (San Francisco, Rome)
- Presentation at Prague selected among top conference presentations
- Published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals
- Actively promotes eye donation and cornea transplant through community ophthalmology
- Involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at GMCH, Chandigarh