Dr. Richa Soni is a Clinical Geneticist based in New Chandigarh (Mohali). Trained at the nation’s premier medical institute, AIIMS, New Delhi, she brings a high level of expertise in pediatric and reproductive genetics to the Punjab and Chandigarh region.

Professional Summary

Dr. Soni is a clinician-leader with a rare breadth of experience across top-tier hospitals and diagnostic laboratories. Her career is marked by significant institutional contributions, including establishing a Rare Disease Clinic and initiating Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) at ESIC Medical College, Faridabad.

Notably, she was part of the multidisciplinary team at AIIMS Delhi that delivered the groundbreaking gene therapy (Zolgensma) for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Her approach combines deep pediatric insight with advanced genomic tools to solve diagnostic mysteries across the lifespan.

Educational Qualifications

• DM in Medical Genetics – AIIMS, New Delhi

• MD in Pediatrics – IGMC, Shimla

Past Affiliations

• Associate Consultant, Medical Genetics – Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurgaon

• Adjunct Faculty (Associate Professor) – ESIC Medical College, Faridabad

• Assistant Professor, Pediatrics – MMU Medical College

• Consultant Clinical Geneticist – Cloudnine Hospital, Noida/Patparganj

• Senior Resident (DM) – AIIMS, New Delhi

Areas of Expertise

• Rare Disease Management: Expertise in initiating and managing Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) and advanced gene therapies.

• Neurogenetics & Cardiogenetics: Specialized clinics for complex neurological and cardiac genetic conditions.

• Prenatal & Reproductive Genetics: Comprehensive fetal autopsy, infertility genetics, and counseling for recurrent pregnancy loss.

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Evaluation of GDD, Intellectual Disability, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

• Genomic Diagnostics: High proficiency in interpreting WES, CMA, and NGS panels, with a focus on variant reanalysis.

Key Achievements

• Gene Therapy Pioneer: Part of the AIIMS team delivering Zolgensma for SMA.

• Institutional Founder: Established the Rare Disease Clinic at ESIC Faridabad.

• Diagnostic Excellence: Expert in solving “diagnostic mysteries” using a combination of clinical dysmorphology and advanced molecular tools.

Practice Location & Timings

• Lal Path Labs

• Online Consultation
  • Location: New Chandigarh, Mohali, Punjab
  • Timings: Monday – Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Contact & Personal Details

• Phone: +91 8629089415

• Email: drrichasonigeneticist@gmail.com

• Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi