Sophie J. Bakri, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist
  2. Chair, Ophthalmology, Minnesota

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. Retinal surgery
  • Vitreoretinal diseases and surgery
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 2012
    MBAThe Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
  2. 2005
    Fellow - Vitreoretinal Diseases and SurgeryCole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  3. 2003
    Chief Resident - OphthalmologyLions Eye Institute, Albany Medical College
  4. 2003
    Resident - OphthalmologyLions Eye Institute, Albany Medical College
  5. 2000
    Internship - Internal MedicineAlbany Medical College
  6. 1999
    House Officer - Surgery, MedicineUniversity of Nottingham Hospitals
  7. 1998
    BMBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryUniversity of Nottingham Medical School

Certifications

  1. 2005
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Silver Quality FellowMayo Clinic Quality Academy
  2. 2020
    Speaker of the DayHawaiian Eye Meeting
  3. 2019
    Senior Fellow, Academy of Education ExcellenceMayo Clinic
  4. 2019
    Young Investigator AwardAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  5. 2019
    InducteeRetina Hall of Fame
  6. 2018
    Senior Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  7. 2018
    Senior Honor AwardAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  8. 2018
    Speaker of the DayHawaiian Eye Meeting
  9. 2017
    Research AwardVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
  10. 2017
    The Ophthalmologist Power List: Top 50 Rising StarsThe Ophthalmologist
  11. 2017
    Castle Connolly Medical Ltd
  12. 2017
    Top Doctor, OphthalmologyCastle Connolly Medical Ltd
  13. 2016
    Top Doctors, Metro Area OphthalmologyCastle Connolly Medical Ltd
  14. 2015
    Top 40 Under 40, Ranked #7The Ophthalmologist
  15. 2015
    Outstanding Course Director, Course of the Year Award (awarded to Top 2% of 200 CME courses)Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development Quality Review Board
  16. 2015
    Top Doctor, OphthalmologyCastle Connolly Medical Ltd
  17. 2013
    Speaker of the DayHawaiian Eye Meeting
  18. 2012
    Honor AwardAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  19. 2011
    Bronze Quality FellowMayo Clinic Quality Academy
  20. 2011
    Best Doctors in AmericaCastle Connolly
  21. 2011
    America's Top OphthalmologistsGuide to America's Top Ophthalmologists
  22. 2011
    135 Leading Ophthalmologists in AmericaBecker's ASC Review
  23. 2011
    135 Ophthalmologists to KnowBecker's ASC Review
  24. 2010
    Research AwardVitreoretinal Surgery Foundation
  25. 2010
    Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  26. 2009
    Patient's Choice AwardPatient's Choice Award
  27. 2008
    Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare ListingWho's Who in Medicine and Health Care
  28. 2008
    Guide to America's Top Ophthalmologists ListingGuide to America's Top Ophthalmologists
  29. 2008
    Who's Who in America
  30. 2001
    Research Travel AwardNovartis Pharmaceuticals
  31. 2001
    Robert Reinecke Research AwardAlbany Medical College
  32. 2001
    Best Paper AwardVitreous Society 19th Annual Meeting, Puerto Rico
  33. 2001
    Research AwardLions Club of Albany

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Personnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  2. 2024 - present
    Board of DirectorsWomen in Ophthalmology
  3. 2024 - present
    Development CommitteeWomen in Ophthalmology
  4. 2023 - present
    ChairEnterprise Ophthalmology Specialty Council
  5. 2023 - present
    Board of TrusteesAmerican University Professors of Ophthalmology
  6. 2023 - present
    Finance CommitteeAmerican University Professors of Ophthalmology
  7. 2023 - present
    LiaisonAmerican University Professors of Ophthalmology
  8. 2023 - present
    Survey Committee MemberAmerican University Professors of Ophthalmology
  9. 2022 - present
    Planning CommitteeHawaiian Eye Meeting
  10. 2021 - present
    Co-ChairAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  11. 2020 - 2023
    Active MemberAcademic Advancement and Promotions Committee
  12. 2020 - present
    MemberRochester Surgical and Procedural Committee
  13. 2020 - present
    MemberEnterprise Ophthalmology Specialty Council
  14. 2019 - 2020
    Nominating CommitteeAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  15. 2019 - 2020
    Bylaws Commitee ChairAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  16. 2019 - present
    MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology, Basic Scientist Search Committee
  17. 2018 - 2021
    Work GroupAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  18. 2018 - 2020
    MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  19. 2018 - present
    CouncilorAmerican Ophthalmological Society
  20. 2017 - present
    Councilor to the American Academy of OphthalmologyAmerican Ophthalmological Society
  21. 2017 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  22. 2017 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  23. 2017 - present
    MentorAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  24. 2016 - present
    Board MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  25. 2016 - present
    ContributorAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  26. 2015 - 2016
    MemberPractice Redesign Taskforce
  27. 2015 - 2016
    MemberFresh Eyes Leadership Development Program
  28. 2015 - present
    Committee MemberRetina Society
  29. 2014 - present
    MemberRetina Society
  30. 2013 - 2018
    Committee Member /AuthorAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  31. 2013 - 2016
    Meeting Planning ChairThe Macula Society
  32. 2013 - 2016
    MemberPatient Safety Advocacy Panel
  33. 2013 - 2016
    MemberSurgical Practice Chairs Forum
  34. 2013 - 2014
    HeadMedical Retina Faculty Search Committee
  35. 2013
    OrganizerRetina Society
  36. 2013 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  37. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Ophthalmological Society
  38. 2012
    Organizer and ModeratorAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  39. 2012 - 2018
    Co-ChairRetina 2020: Age-related Macular Degeneration Public Education Campaign, American Society of Retina Specialists
  40. 2012 - 2016
    Executive Committee MemberThe Macula Society
  41. 2012 - 2013
    Search CommitteeMayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  42. 2012 - present
    Course DirectorMayo Clinic Retina Update & Case Conference
  43. 2012 - present
    Program Committee MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  44. 2012 - present
    ProctorAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  45. 2011
    Organizer and ModeratorAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  46. 2011 - 2016
    MemberPractice Chairs Forum, Mayo Clinic Committees
  47. 2011 - 2016
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  48. 2011 - 2012
    MemberOphthalmology Space Planning Committee
  49. 2011 - 2012
    ChampionOphthalmology Surgical Process Improvement Committee
  50. 2011 - 2013
    Program CommitteeAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  51. 2011 - 2016
    ChairFrontliners Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  52. 2011 - 2012
    AdvisorUpper Midwest Consolidated Services Center Subject Matter Expert Advisory Panel
  53. 2011
    MemberQuality Fellow (Bronze Level)
  54. 2011
    Website Focus GroupAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  55. 2010 - 2015
    HeadOphthalmic Photography Taskforce
  56. 2010 - 2011
    Co-ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  57. 2010 - 2016
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  58. 2010
    Search CommitteeDepartment of Ophthalmology Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service Search Committee
  59. 2009 - 2016
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  60. 2009 - 2013
    MemberEquipment Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Surgery
  61. 2009 - 2010
    HeadVitreoretinal Faculty Search Committee
  62. 2009 - 2015
    MemberUpper Midwest Consolidated Services Center Subject Matter Expert Advisory Panel
  63. 2008 - present
    Moderator/FacilitatorAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  64. 2008 - 2016
    HeadVitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Selection Committee
  65. 2008 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  66. 2008 - present
    MemberThe Macula Society
  67. 2007 - present
    Contributing Editor and ReviewerMayo Clinic Patient Education
  68. 2006 - 2016
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  69. 2006 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  70. 2006 - present
    Founding MemberCollaborative Network of Innovative Vitreoretinal Specialists (CONNECT)
  71. 2005 - present
    MemberVitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Selection Committee
  72. 2005 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  73. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  74. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  75. 2000 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology