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Ms Sonal Rathod
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Ms Sonal Rathod

Optometry · Abu Dhabi

👤 8 years of experience

4,760+ Patients seen
8 Years in practice
4 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Ms Sonal Rathod is a highly qualified Optometrist. After graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2013, they spent a number of years practising Orthoptics in the UK. During this time, they worked as a Lead Clinical Tutor, teaching and mentoring undergraduate Orthoptic students and pre-registration Optometrists.
They have a particular interest in the investigation and management of complex ocular movement disorders and children with amblyopia and strabismus. They are highly experienced in working with children of all ages and learning abilities.
As a skilled practitioner, Ms Rathod has worked as part of large teams of specialised Ophthalmologists. Their experience includes primary vision screening, paediatric and adult ocular motility and botulinum toxin clinics, assisting in adjustable strabismus surgeries and supporting surgical plans for pre-operative assessments.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Ms Sonal Rathod

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-564160 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-E3BD0AE1 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 887
Annual physical exam 99395 281
Vaccination administration 90471 1,337
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 222

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sonal Rathod in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sonal Rathod with the team
WITH TEAM
Sonal Rathod at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Sonal Rathod

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sonal Rathod, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7515/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32445727 · cited by 31
  2. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Sonal Rathod, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5281/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37800430 · cited by 101
  3. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sonal Rathod, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9051/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32437414 · cited by 187
  4. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Sonal Rathod, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1559/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30260261 · cited by 17

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Optometry European Annual Congress (Optometry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Optometry National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sonal.rathod@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

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