
Akrit Sodhi, MD, PhD
Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Akrit Sodhi
Professional Titles
- The Branna and Irving Sisenwein Professorship in Ophthalmology
- Vice Chair for the Wilmer Eye Care Network
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Akrit Sodhi, M.D, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and holds the Branna and Irving Sisenwein Professorship in Ophthalmology. Dr. Sodhi specializes in the medical and surgical management of complex vitreoretinal diseases.
Dr. Sodhi was trained at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of California at Davis, and the National Institutes of Health. After obtaining his M.D. and Ph.D., he interned at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and completed his Ophthalmology Residency training at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins in 2008. He then pursued a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Wilmer where he also served as the Assistant Chief of Service (Chief Resident). Dr. Sodhi joined the faculty of the Retina Division at Wilmer in 2010. His research interests, currently sponsored by grants from the National Eye Institute, include the examination of the role of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) and HIF-regulated genes in ocular diseases, including diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, sickle cell retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and uveal melanoma. Dr. Sodhi's lab has identified novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of these vision-threatening diseases.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
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One of Two Widely Used Macular Degeneration Drugs Outperforms Other at Weaning Patients Off Treatment at One Year, Preliminary Study Shows, Johns Hopkins Medicine (11/30/2022)
A Shot of Hope, Johns Hopkins Medicine (09/01/2021)
A Fruitful Collaboration, Wilmer Magazine (Sept. 2020)
Helper Protein Worsens Diabetic Eye Disease, Scienmag (Nov. 2019)
Research Interests
ocular tumors, pathological angiogenesis
Research Summary
Identification of novel diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets that lead to new and more effective treatments for retinal and choroidal vascular diseases, including diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, sickle cell retinopathy, congenital retinal vascular diseases (e.g., Coats disease), and intraocular tumors (e.g., von Hippel-Lindau hemangioblastoma and uveal melanoma).
Honors
- Ernest & Elizabeth Althouse Special Scholar Award, Research to Prevent Blindness, 6/12/15
- Young Physician-Scientist Award, American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2/26/15
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0869
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 410-910-2330
- fax: 410-910-2393
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2008UC Davis School of Medicine
Graduate School, PhD, 2005UC Davis School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2001Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2009Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
474 ratings, 156 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
I love Dr.Sodhi. He is very professional but has a warm approach. He is always attentive and spends time to address any questions I have.I cannot think of anything that he would need to Improve on. I am very pleased with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Dr. Sodhi is wonderful. Wouldn't even think of going elsewhere for care,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
I think Dr Sodhi is caring and very efficient. I would highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Knowledgeable and proficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Dr.Sodhi is very knowledgeable and and explains in detail all my questions .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
THIS DOCTOR HAS KEPT MY EYESIGHT FOR OVER NINE YEARS. ALWAYS VERY PLEASANT AND HELPFUL.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr Sodhi is a very good and experienced retina specialist. I see him yearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
I am very fortunate and privileged to have Dr. Sodhi as my retinologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Very knowledgeable & professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr Sodhi provided very good service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Thorough, professional, friendly,doesn't rush through appointment, explains in manner easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Very knowledgeable and professional. Took time to explain treatment options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
No comments everything went well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
His manner and professionalism examples of what every physician should be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Very good explanation on my visual health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Doctor Sodhi is excellent. Very knowledgeable, caring and personable. Feel very confident with his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
I have visited Dr Sodhi a number of times and have found him to be very helpful in providing clear information about my vision issues, walking me through test results, and clearly explaining treatment options.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
He did a thorough examination and discovered an unknown, serious eye concern. I am very grateful for this.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr. Sodhi is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Excellent and very professional provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Excellent dependable care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
I see dr Sodhi every 6 months to follow an on-going issue with my eyes. He always explains what he finds each time and compares those findings with those of previous visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Best experience as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
He is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Best ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Outstanding eye care from Hopkins
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Excellent! Thank you very much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr Sodhi is great professional communicates well kind listens answers questions never feel rushed knowledgable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Knowledgable about my concern. In past he shared with me medical papers about case studies that similar to mine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Professional and knowlegeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr Sodhi explains what's going on with my eyes in explanation easy to understand. My questions answered in the same way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Very professional. Highly knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr Sodhi was pleasant, professional, and listened to my commentary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Dr. Sodhi is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr. Sodhi is wonderful. He is always kind, considerate, gentle, respectful and very skilled. I'm so grateful to have him as my specialist. He has saved my eyesight!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
He was very helpful and made me understand my issues. Well pleased with my provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Dr. Sodhi covered what needed to be covered 1 year after detached retina surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Excellent MD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Very good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Very pleasant and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Dr. Sodhi is a wise doctor, providing wonderful care for the AMD in my eyes. He is professional as well as personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Very caring and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Dr Sodhi always courteous and showing understanding to my personal situation, the last time he remained in his office half an hour later to make consultations because I was traffic delayed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
I am a big fan of Dr Sodhi and have referred several people to him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Answers all questions and spent sufficient time explaining my upcoming procedure - very pleased with provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr Sodhi is friendly and professional. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Very professional l
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Very good bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Dr Sodhi is very professional, warm, and personable in his interactions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr. Singh Sodhi is the best the best of the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Well knowledgable and make very appropriate decisions for patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
I was very satisfied with my care provider by his office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
He is very good , checking conditionof my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Very professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr. Sodhi is very nice and appreciate questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Appreciated how the provider listened to and addressed my questions about a change in the medicine dosage.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr. Sodhi was informative about my condition and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
An expert in retinal health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Dr was very nice. Explained why I was heaving the RETINA Procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
No delays in office; great provider, actually listens to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Always valued Dr. Sodhi's expertise and professionalism and concern about my ongoing eye health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
After getting passed the front desk everything eases and great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Dr Sodhi is an excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Excellent Dactor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr. Sodhi is always very caring, kind, knowledgeable, professional and personable. He has literally given me back my sight. I am very grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
All went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Knowledgeable, good listener, great educator, willingly listens to & answers questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
It was OK.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Dr. Sodhi is very knowledgeable about macular degeneration and is very concerned about the changes that do take place from visit to visit. He is extremely good explaining different situations with your eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
He is thorough. Discusses everything with you. Gives you the opportunity to make choices with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr. Sodhi is always very professional and knowledgeable. He is very patient with me and answers all questions and concerns. I feel very confident in the care that I am receiving because of Dr. Sodhi. This was one of the best visits that I have had. I checked in with the kiosk in the waiting room and within 5 minutes I was called back to have my pictures taken, My appointment was for 2:30 and at 2:35 Dr. Sodhi came in the room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Professional and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Dr. Sodhi is an excellent doctor who takes care of my eyes. I feel very grateful to have him as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Dr Sodhi always shows good care for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
This was my initial contact with this provider and was very I pressed with his listening skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Always knows my chart etc. Caring. Gives me good info easily understood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
I love Dr. Sodhi. He always takes time to explain things to me and I feel he really listens to my concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
I am very grateful for Dr. Sodhi's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Excellent,perfectional, attentive to my needs, understanding and supportive to my understanding and needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Very knowledgable & professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Provides excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
I am very fortunate to have Dr. Sodhi taking care of my dry [ ]. He is exceptionally professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Friendly, explained things and listened when I asked questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Always good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Top notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Excellent provider. I am seeing him for the last 5 years
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr Sodhi has been a long-term provider of care for me. I've always enjoyed his thoroughness and efficiency. It was his attention to detail that uncovered an issue 3 months ago requiring this follow-up visit here in July
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Very thorough. Explained treatment options in detail. Very considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
We recommend him to everyone!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
I was there for a follow up on my eyes. So some of the questions really n/a
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Excellent and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Best provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. Sodhi is thorough, friendly, and I trust his care completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Always good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Sodhi is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Dr Sodhi was fime
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Very soft spoken doctor who cares about your eyes. Dr. Sodhi is patient, kind, and knowledgeable about your problem. I would recommend him to others with eye problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Felt he was very knowledgeable about my problem-[ ]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
This was my first visit to the Wilmer Institute. I am confident in the expertise of the physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr. Sodhi is a great provider. He is through and takes his time.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr. Sodhi is very knowledgeable and I appreciate that. It would be helpful to me if he would speak slower and pause so I can take notes on what he is telling me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
My provider very good and spoke well about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Always the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
I believe Dr Sodhi is one of the best eye doctors in the world!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Professional
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Always seems a bit rushed to move on to next appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr. Sodhi is excellent in every aspect of physician/ Patient relationship.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Dr. Akrit Sodhi is absolutely a treasure --- and the Wilmer Eye Institute AND Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions are beyond fortune to have a physician of his caliber--not just his extraordinary expertise in opthalmology, but his marvelous, caring manner. I am richly blessed to have him as one of my doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Dr. Sodhi always shows me care and concern during my visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Dr. Sodhi provides excellent care. I trust him with my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Dr. Sodhi was very courteous,helpful and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Dr. Sodhi is always very respectful and concerned about any issues that I may be having with my eyes.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Wilmer in Columbia has great people, especially Dr. Amrit Sodhi
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Listened well, gave me a clear explanation of my status
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Dr. Sodhi is wonderful. I've been seeing him for 7 years and he has been consistently kind, respectful and proactive in treating my condition. I trust his judgment, advice and skill.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Md looked detached
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Always speaks with me in a knowledgeable and respectful way. Gives me great confidence that I am receiving the best care possible!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
He was a excellent doctor.He made me confident about my surgery!I would recommend him to friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Wonderful doctor-very thorough and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Dr Sodhi is very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
I have been a patient of Dr. Sodhi for more than ten years and have been satisfied with his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. Sodhi is a wonderful physician. I wouldn't even contemplate going anywhere else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr. Sodhi is professional, knowledgeable, thorough and friendly. I feel fortunate to have him evaluate and manage my condition and trust his advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr. Sodhi went out of his way to personally call the doctors he referred me to see, as I had a flight deadline, if a colleague could fit me in. That is both unusual and care for which I am most grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
DR. SODHI WAS PROFESSIONAL AND VERY ATTENTIVE TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS MY SON HAD ABOUT MY EYE HEALTH
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Thank you very much for great taking care of my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
EXPERT ! FRIENdLY ! THOUGHTFUL !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr. Sodhi is a skilled and personable practicner. I trust his analysis of my specific eye condition and treatment recommendation. He is very skilled at eye injections. As I told him ofter, I don't experience pain following the injection that I did 18 years ago when my condition initially presented.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr Sodhi makes one comfortable and is extremely thorough with exam and explanation of results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr Sodhi is fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
He was very clear in explaining my concern. He took all the time I needed to understand my question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
Excellent doctor. Very easy to talk to. Explains things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Very patient, kind and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Dr Sodhi is very thorough, competent, and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
All good as alwaysAlways
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
He is good, have high regards for him. Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Dr. Sodhi was courteous and explained any concerns I had