Dr. Niranjan Manoharan

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Aurora, CO

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Vascular Diseases
Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

About Me

Dr. Niranjan Manoharan is a vitreoretinal surgeon and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology who specializes in both medical and surgical care of retinal disease. He strives to make complex topics understandable, using imaging and clear visuals to help patients see what he sees and choose the plan that best matches their needs. His clinical interests span diabetic and vascular retinal disease, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and complex vitreoretinal surgery.Dr. Manoharan earned his MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin, completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Colorado, and pursued fellowship training in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute. He also holds a BS from the University of California, San Diego. His scholarly work includes publications on age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, imaging biomarkers, and surgical outcomes, and he has received teaching and service recognitions at both UCLA and the University of Colorado. Patients appreciate his data-driven approach, careful follow-up, and compassionate communication.

Training

  • Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery

    2020

    UCLA Medical Center Program (Jules Stein Eye Institute)

    Fellowship
  • University of Colorado

    Ophthalmology

    2018

    University of Colorado

    Residency
  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    MD

    2014

    Medical College of Wisconsin

    Medical School
  • University of California, San Diego

    BS

    2010

    University of California, San Diego

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Faculty Teaching Award

    2024

    University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology

  • Fellow’s Teaching Award

    2020

    UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute

  • John and Theiline McCone Fellow

    2018

    UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute

  • Heed Residents Retreat (Selected Attendee)

    2017

    Heed Ophthalmic Foundation

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

    2013

    Medical College of Wisconsin

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA, CO
License Numbers
A154940, DR.0064294

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