Dr. Purnima Sood

Dr. Purnima Sood is one of Delhi-NCR's most trusted eye surgeons, with over 27 years of dedicated practice in ophthalmology. Based at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon, she serves as Additional Director of the Ophthalmology department. Her particular passion lies in diseases of the retina — a delicate, highly specialized area of eye care that demands both precision and deep clinical experience.

Her training tells the story of a doctor who never stopped learning. After completing her MBBS and then both an MS and MD in Ophthalmology, she went on to earn a Fellowship in Vitreo Retina — a subspecialty focused on the most complex conditions affecting the back of the eye. That combination of broad ophthalmological grounding and focused retinal expertise is what sets her apart. Over the decades, she has built particular skill in managing retinal diseases linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, age-related macular degeneration, and high myopia, as well as uveitis and other inflammatory eye conditions.

One area where Dr. Sood is especially respected is the care of premature and newborn babies with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). This is one of the most time-sensitive conditions in all of pediatric medicine, and families across the region have trusted her with their most vulnerable patients. She also performs a wide range of surgical procedures — from vitrectomy and macular hole surgery to complex cataract and glaucoma interventions — bringing the same calm, methodical approach to every case.

For international patients, Dr. Sood offers something invaluable: decades of real-world experience, access to a world-class facility in Fortis Gurgaon, and a communication style that puts families at ease. She takes time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly, making sure patients and their loved ones feel informed and confident at every step. Many patients traveling from abroad specifically seek her out for second opinions and surgical care that they find difficult to access or afford in their home countries.