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Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

The University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (1998)

Professional interests include: optical coherence tomography (OCT), eye injury, cataracts, and more.

200 First Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-3701

Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD is a retina specialist in Rochester, MN specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She graduated from The University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

200 First Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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Some issues Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD can help you with:

Retinal Detachment Repair

The retina is the small, sensitive area at the back of the eyeball responsible for vision. It captures images and sends them to the brain, much like film in a camera. Due to thinning over time or a genetic predisposition, the retina can detach or pull away from the surrounding tissue. When this happens, blood flow to the retina can be cut off and permanent vision loss can occur. Surgery to reattach the retina, or retinal detachment repair, aligns the retina so it can heal in the correct position.

One procedure used to treat retinal detachment is called pneumatic retinopexy. In this procedure, a small bubble is injected into the eye to hold the retina in place and allow it to reattach. The patient lies face-down for several days after the procedure to help the retina heal. Other procedures make use of lasers or a cryoprobe, a tiny instrument that freezes tissue, to repair tears in the retina and stick it back into place. Sometimes a procedure called scleral buckling is used, where a tiny piece of silicone is attached to the eyeball. This creates an indent that relieves pressure on the retina and allows it to heal in the correct position.

Recovery from retinal detachment repair depends on the type of procedure used. Patients may go home right away, or have to stay in the hospital for a short time. In addition, patients may be instructed to use eye drops or wear an eye patch for a few days. In general, recovering from retinal repair takes one to two weeks. During this time, patients may experience soreness, swelling, or discharge from the eye. As vision stabilizes, patients should not drive a car or travel without checking with their doctor. Taking it easy for a short period of time can make all the difference when it comes to saving one's vision.

Scleral Buckle

Due to age or a genetic predisposition, the retina, or sensitive area at the back of the eyeball, can sometimes develop holes or tears. When this happens, fluid from inside the eye can get behind the retina, pushing it away from the wall of the eye. This can affect vision and potentially cause blindness. A scleral buckle is a surgical procedure performed to treat retinal detachment.

During a scleral buckle procedure, the retina is first fused back into place, often using a kind of very cold needle. Then a tiny, flat piece or band of silicone is stitched to the white area on the outside of the eyeball. This creates a small indentation (or buckle) which pushes the wall of the eye securely against the retina. It helps the retina adhere to its proper location and heal correctly.

Scleral buckle surgery may be performed along with other procedures to treat a retinal detachment, for instance removing a small amount of the liquid inside the eye. After surgery, patients may experience redness or swelling. Patients may be given eye drops or a patch to wear to protect their eye while it heals. At first, there is often an uncomfortable gritty feeling like something is in the eye. Although the buckle is permanent, this sensation soon disappears. In most cases the retina reattaches, and within a few weeks vision and eye will be back to normal.

Vitrectomy (Vitreous Surgery)

Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the clear gel (the vitreous) that fills the eyeball. This procedure is usually done in order for the surgeon to reach through the eye to the retina, which is located on the inside back of the eyeball. A vitrectomy may also be performed to remove vitreous that is contaminated with blood, infection, or debris.

Like all eye surgeries, a vitrectomy is performed using very tiny instruments that can handle delicate and exact procedures within the eye, and the surgeon often uses a microscope to see them. The idea of removing the inside of the eyeball can be unnerving, but the vitreous is replaced with a saline or silicone solution and vision is not usually affected. A vitrectomy may be performed as part of treatment for:

Retinopathy
Retinal detachment
A macular hole
Cataracts
Infection or severe injury within the eye

During surgery, patients will be given adequate anesthesia so they won't be aware of what is happening. After surgery, patients may feel some discomfort as their eyes heal Patients may have to temporarily wear an eye patch to protect their eyes, or use eye drops to help them heal. Depending on what kind of surgery patients have had, their vision may be blurry for a few days. Patients should feel better within a few days, but it may take more than a month for their vision to completely recover.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Sophie Bakri, MD, chair of the department of ophthalmology of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains the results from -- and limitations of -- the FARETINA-AMD study.”—"Faricimab Outcomes in the Real World", MedPage Today, December 2023

“TODAY asked Dr. Sophie Bakri, chair of ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.”—"Eye Floaters Symptoms: Vitrectomy Surgery Can Improve Vision", Yahoo News, August 2022

“asked Sophie J. Bakri, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. "”—"Early Steroid Switch May Improve Visual Acuity for Some DME Patients", MedPage Today, October 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	890
eye procedures	1392
injections	514
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	13
doctor visit	587
eye procedures	937
injections	330
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	561
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	200
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	395
eye procedures	584
injections	176

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	245

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	142
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	653
eye procedures	1134
injections	488

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	778

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	472
85 and over	452
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	520
eye procedures	942
injections	434

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	192
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	612
eye procedures	1005
injections	387

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	191
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	544
eye procedures	890
injections	381

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	509
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	187
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	469
eye procedures	1550
injections	382
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	259
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
doctor visit	65
eye procedures	928
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	140
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	561
eye procedures	599

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	136
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	458
eye procedures	749
injections	79

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	127
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	433
eye procedures	836
injections	165

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	146
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated as a retina specialist in Rochester, MN were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	515
eye procedures	962
injections	333
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	481
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	181
75 to 84	197
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	134

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	10
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD graduated from The University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1998. She completed residency at Albany Medical Center. She is certified by the Ophthalmology American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: The University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (1998)

Residency: Albany Medical Center (2003)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology American Board of Ophthalmology (2005)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$44,221 OZURDEX $27,892	$16,329
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$29,438 BEOVU $12,860	brolucizumab $6,671	$9,907
Genentech, Inc.	$25,874 LUCENTIS $9,498	VABYSMO $7,077	$9,299
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG	$24,117 LUCENTIS $9,929	Non-Covered Product $4,383	$9,805
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$20,881 YUTIQ $10,926	EYP-1901 $9,765	DEXYCU $82	$108
Other	$90,252 Eylea $9,414	ILUVIEN $6,700	LUCENTIS $4,847	EYLEA HD $4,361	LUMAKRAS $3,932	Other $60,998

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$204,803
Travel and Lodging	$10,323
Honoraria	$7,700
Food and Beverage	$5,711
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,380
Other	$1,867

Research Payments

Dr. Sophie J. Bakri, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $13,753.

Biography

Dr. Sophie Bakri is a Rochester, MN physician who specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Bakri obtained Dr. Bakri's medical school training at The University of Nottingham Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and performed Dr. Bakri's residency at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Bakri's clinical interests include eye injection, vitreous hemorrhage, and vitreous detachment. Dr. Bakri has received distinctions including Silver Quality Fellow - Mayo Clinic Quality Academy; Speaker of the Day - Hawaiian Eye Meeting; and The Revere Bowl - New England Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Bakri is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic.