Dr Sonali Tarafdar

Dr Sonali Tarafdar is an accomplished Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in the comprehensive medical and surgical care of complex eye conditions. With extensive expertise across general ophthalmology and sub-specialist eye care, Dr Tarafdar is dedicated to preserving and restoring visual health for her patients. She approaches patient care with a reassuring, empathetic manner, ensuring that individuals feel fully supported, comfortable, and well-informed at every stage of their treatment journey.

In her clinical practice, Dr Tarafdar focuses primarily on advanced vitreoretinal surgery and posterior segment eye disorders. Her areas of clinical expertise include retinal detachment repair, macular hole surgery, and epiretinal membrane peeling. She also regularly performs complex cataract surgery, intraocular lens procedures, and retinal laser therapy. In addition, Dr Tarafdar treats a wide range of retinal conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, macular disease, and retinal vascular pathology, utilising modern micro-surgical techniques to achieve optimal surgical and visual outcomes.

Dr Tarafdar holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) medical degree and achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth). To further refine her advanced surgical skills, she completed comprehensive fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery. She is listed on the General Medical Council Specialist Register for Ophthalmology and maintains active professional affiliations with leading bodies, including the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons. Beyond her direct clinical care, Dr Tarafdar actively participates in surgical instruction, clinical research, and the training of junior Eye Surgeons.