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Sonal B. Dave, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology

Locations: Northwest Portland + 1 more
Expertise: Cataract Surgery + 1 more
Fellowship, John A. Moran Eye Center

Recognition Awards & Honors Dr. Sonal Dave was named one of Portland’s Top Doctors in 2014 and 2018 by Portland Monthly Magazine.

Where & How Dr. Sonal Dave Can Help

Expertise & Locations

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Surgery
Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Locations

Surgery at Westside Surgery Center

About Dr. Dave

Meet Dr. Dave

Sonal B. Dave, MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and sees patients with a wide range of eye conditions. Dr. Dave has a strong desire to help people in their time of need and improve their quality of life. “One of my greatest joys is seeing the happiness and relief on my patient’s faces after their medical problem has been resolved. I especially love seeing their excitement the day after cataract surgery. It brings me true happiness. My hope is for cataract surgery to be one of the best experiences in my patients’ lives. I truly want to help as many people as I can, all the while understanding the profound significance of taking care of every one of my patients’ eyes.”

Dr. Dave was raised in rural Iowa but has always had a strong desire to broaden her life experiences through exploration and travel. This mix of small-town upbringing with international interests has helped build a strong foundation that has enabled her curiosity, interests, and strong desire to help others. Before coming to EHNW, Dr. Dave traveled to Nepal, India, Argentina, and Western Samoa to learn and observe different techniques in other countries during her medical training.

Dr. Dave credits her experiences in Western Samoa with shifting her focus from youthful ambition and competitiveness to a place of simplicity and compassion. She experienced the quieter pace of island life and saw people thrive amidst few material comforts. Afterward, it became clear to her that “What is most important in life is your interactions with people and helping others. Being a good person is very important to me and what matters in the end.”

Traveling continues to be one of her favorite pastimes. “Getting out there and experiencing other people and cultures is fascinating to me.” She has traveled to approximately 35 countries, and this broad exposure to so many people of different backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles has made her much more appreciative of people’s differences. Aside from travel, Dr. Dave enjoys focusing on health, being in nature, doing yoga, and spending time with friends and loved ones.

Education & Training

Background & Training

Patients of Dr. Dave benefit from her kindness as well as her intelligence. She completed her residency at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the top-ranked ophthalmology department, and residency program in the nation. She has been a noted participant in numerous research projects, including presentations at both national and international ophthalmology conferences.

Credentials

Where Dr. Dave Trained

Board Certification October 2008- Present

American Board of Ophthalmology

Board-Certified Diplomate
Fellowship 2007 – 2008

Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship

John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Residency 2004 – 2007

Residency in Ophthalmology

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, Florida
Internship 2003 – 2004

Internal Medicine Internship

Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, New York
Medical School 1999 – 2003

Doctorate of Medicine

University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
Undergraduate 1995 – 1999

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa