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Miss Sonia Mall, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

I am Miss Sonia Mall, a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in Complex Cataract Surgery and Medical Retina. I see patients in Woking, Chertsey, Guildford and across Buckinghamshire, and I take the time to listen, explain each step and stay in touch before and after surgery.

10,000+ cataract operations

Moorfields medical retina fellowship

English · Hindi · Punjabi

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Biography

Specialist training, and a career built around the eye

My ophthalmology specialist training took place in the West Midlands and Oxford regions, at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre and Oxford Eye Hospitals. I then went to Moorfields Eye Hospital in London to complete a fellowship in Medical Retina, which covers diseases of the Retina and macula at the back of the eye.

I finished training in 2014, joined the General Medical Council Specialist Register and began working as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. My subspecialty is Complex Cataract Surgery and Medical Retina. My special interests are age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic eye disease and retinal vein occlusion, which I treat laser and intravitreal injections.

Alongside this I look after patients with Glaucoma, uveitis and general eye problems, and I regularly run high-volume cataract and lens replacement lists, including premium lens implants. I have performed over 10,000 cataract operations. I am registered with the General Medical Council (6129624): you can check my entry on the GMC register.

10,000+

10,000+ cataract operations performed

2014

2014: joined the GMC Specialist Register

4

4 hospitals across Surrey and Buckinghamshire

4.94

Doctify rating from 123 verified reviews

Training & career

From Southampton to Moorfields

  • 1999-2005: University of Southampton, BSc (Hons) in 2004 and BM medical degree in 2005
  • NHS consultant posts at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (2015-2018), including AMD clinical lead, and at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust (2018-2023)

2005

University of Southampton

BSc (Hons) and BM medical degree

Specialist training

West Midlands & Oxford

Specialist training: West Midlands and Oxford, at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre and Oxford Eye Hospitals

2012

2012: The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, DRCOphth and FRCOphth

DRCOphth and FRCOphth

Fellowship

Fellowship: Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, in Medical Retina

Medical retina fellowship, London

2014

GMC Specialist Register

2014: GMC Specialist Register, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

NHS consultant

West Herts · Ashford & St Peter’s

Consultant posts, including AMD clinical lead

NHS, teaching & research

Experience that shapes every consultation

Clinical Lead, AMD service

At West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust I was appointed Clinical Lead for the AMD service and helped bring in changes to modernise the Medical Retina service.

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

I have held a substantive consultant post at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.

Teaching

Throughout my career I have taught ophthalmology trainees, medical students, allied health professionals and Optometrists. Explaining things clearly to colleagues has made me better at explaining them to patients.

Research and publications

I have published in peer-reviewed journals, co-authored the diabetic retinopathy chapter of an online ophthalmology publication and presented at national and international conferences. I have also been a sub-investigator in clinical trials of intravitreal injection treatments for AMD and vitreomacular traction.

How I work

I would rather spend longer listening than rush to a diagnosis. Once I understand what is troubling you, I explain what I have found, what the options are and what I would recommend, and then I stay available, before surgery and after it.

Care for complex eye conditions should be based on evidence and tailored to the person in front of me. If you are very anxious, or you find it hard to lie flat for about 30 minutes, I can talk to you about sedation or a general anaesthetic for cataract surgery.

Professional memberships

  • The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
  • European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology
  • Member of the Medical Advisory Committee at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital

Languages: English, Hindi and Punjabi.

“I am committed to delivering exceptional Ophthalmic Care with warmth, reassurance and meticulous attention to detail.”

Miss Sonia Mall

Memberships & languages

Recognised by the bodies that set the standard.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists logo
UKISCRS logo
ESCRS – European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons logo
American Academy of Ophthalmology logo
ARVO – The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology logo

Royal College of Ophthalmologists · UK & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons · European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons · ARVO   |   Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi

Patient voices

I feel privileged to have had Miss Mall as my consultant for both eyes cataract surgery. She is a top consultant and I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone requiring cataract surgery.

Verified patient

I am very happy with the ongoing treatment Miss Mall is providing. She also remembers details of my personal life which makes me feel not like a number.

Verified patient

All aspects of the stages were described and totally put myself at ease. On removing my eye covering the next morning I discovered a new world of clarity and was able to see at distance for the first time in 50 years without spectacles.

Verified patient

Miss Mall is very professional she started my appointment by listening ! Her examination of my eyes was very thorough, and she explained what she was looking for as she went along.

Verified patient

From start to finish Miss Mall was absolutely brilliant. Miss Mall explained in detail every step of the procedure to the outcome.

Verified patient

Dr. Sonia Mall is a top consultant and without doubt five stars in all aspects. She is extremely skilled, attentive and excellent in communicating every detail in every way.

Verified patient

Miss Sonia Mall is a wonderful Ophthalmologist and person. I visited her to look at my blurred vision in my left eye, after a very detailed examination Sonia offered cataract surgery within 3 weeks.

Verified patient

Saw me at very short notice and corrected what may have been a serious eye problem if left. Very knowledgeable and professional. Thank you.

Verified patient

Miss Mall was very patient and kind. She took time to explain and made me feel very reassured.

Verified patient

The care I have received has been nothing but excellent every inch of the way. I had cataract surgery and Toric EMV Lens Implant in Feb and March 2023. The outcome has been outstandingly successful as I can read the newspaper without spectacles and no longer need glasses for driving.

Verified patient

Miss Mall explained my procedure in great detail. I felt completely at ease throughout my initial appointment and my surgery.

Verified patient

Having put off having cataract surgery for too long, I was delighted to have found Miss Sonia Mall. She was very professional and caring. I am very pleased with the outcome and am looking forward to having my second eye done later this month.

Verified patient

Miss Sonia Mall is a top Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon highly skilled in her profession.

Verified patient

I am delighted to have found a (private) Ophthalmic Consultant whom I can trust explicitly with my ocular health. In my opinion, Miss Sonia Mall is a highly professional, highly intelligent and approachable Consultant Ophthalmologist.

Verified patient

At this first referral to Miss Mall, I found her to be reassuringly professional, personable and thorough, with clear explanation of test results and arrangement for further testing.

Verified patient

I have not had any issues with my eye in three weeks since the surgery. I totally and unreservedly recommend Sonia.

Verified patient

Her secretary Cathy was always available to answer any questions I may have had. A very big thank you, to you Miss Mall, I no longer need glasses as I can see perfectly.

Verified patient

I feel privileged having had Miss Mall as my Surgeon and my deep gratitude to her as I will now continue my sports activities with renewed energy and confidence.

Verified patient

Sonia is scrupulous to ensure a successful outcome. I consider myself very lucky to have had her for the cataract surgery in both eyes with intraocular lens. Every detail was attended to and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

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4.94

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There is no call centre or switchboard. Call my practice on 07438 437366, email enquiries@soniamall.co.uk or request an appointment online, and I aim to reply within 24 hours.

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