Pooja Sofat MD

Pooja Sofat

Pooja Sofat
MD

Assistant Professor

Department of Neurology

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Clinical Neurophysiology; Neurology

Contact Information
5851 Main Street
Williamsville, New York 14221
Phone: (716) 932-6080 ext. 202
Fax: (716) 829-3010
poojasof@buffalo.edu


Patient Care

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Professional Summary:

I am a physician board certified in neurology with fellowship training in neurophysiology. My expertise lies in diagnosing and managing general adult neurology patients as well as electroencephalogram interpretation. This includes neck pain, back pain, numbness, tingling, headache, tremor, imbalance, falls, new onset seizures, alteration of awareness, post-concussion syndrome, bell’s palsy etc. I am apart of a department with subspecialists with expertise in all areas of neurology.

I have a global perspective towards patient care. Growing up locally, I graduated from medical school in India and returned home for residency and fellowship training at the University at Buffalo. My clinical practice is influenced by my experiences in recent years as a practicing physician in both India and Boston. I encourage the incorporation of certain complementary techniques such as meditation, massage therapy and acupuncture to be integrated into the healing process when necessary.

I am apart of the faculty in the Neurology department as well. My adopted teaching style is through the perspective of a coach and mentor along with building a strong foundation of good clinical and management skills. I focus on a practical approach towards making a neurological diagnosis and delivering quality patient care.

Education and Training:

  • American Board of Medical Specialities (2016)
  • Fellowship, SUNY at Buffalo/Jacobs Neurological Institute (2016)
  • MD (2016)
  • Residency, SUNY at Buffalo/Jacobs Neurological Institute (2015)
  • Internship, SUNY at Buffalo-Sisters of Charity Hospital (2012)
  • Medical School, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (2006)

Employment:

  • Learning Communities Faculty Coach, Neurology, Jacobs School of Medicine University at Buffalo (2024-present)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, Neurology, State University of New York at Buffalo
  • Private Practice, Essex Neurological Associates (2017–2019)
  • Private Practice, Self-Employed (2017)


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Professional Memberships:

  • American Epilepsy Society (2015–2016)
  • American Clinical Neurophysiological Society (2015–2016)
  • American Academy of Neurology (2013–present)
  • American Medical Association (2011–2018)

Service Activities:

  • BNMC Wellness Council; BNMC Wellness Council member (2024–present)
  • Wellness promotion of Go Veggies to healthcare system; Consultant/Liason (2024–present)
  • UNI operations committee; member (2023–present)
  • ; Faculty Senate member (2022–2024)
  • participated in MiniCEX evaluation through ECFMG for FMG applying for residency match.; ECFMG Pathway MiniCEX Clinical Encounter Physician Examiner (2022)
  • 2022 Virtual Talent Show (Medical Student, Resident, Faculty); Judge for Virtual Talent Show (2022)
  • Awards Committee; Clinical faculty member (2022–present)
  • Communication Committee UBMD; Communications Committee member (2021–present)
  • Promoting women faculty equity, inclusion and equality in obtaining state lines; Working to ensure promotion of women in the department (2021–present)
  • ECMC EEG coverage; Neurophysiology (2021–present)
  • Equity of compensation among women in practice; Working to improve operations in clinics and department. (2021–present)
  • Incentive Plan Task Force Committee

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Contact Information

5851 Main Street
Williamsville, New York 14221
Phone: (716) 932-6080 ext. 202
Fax: (716) 829-3010
poojasof@buffalo.edu

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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