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Dr. Niranjan Manoharan

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

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Dr. Niranjan Manoharan

Ophthalmology Retina 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
    UCLA Medical Center Program (Jules Stein Eye Institute)
    Fellowship
    2020
  • University of Colorado
    Ophthalmology
    University of Colorado
    Residency
    2018
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    MD
    Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical School
    2014
  • University of California, San Diego
    BS
    University of California, San Diego
    Undergraduate
    2010

Awards & Honors

  • Faculty Teaching Award

    University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology
    2024
  • Fellow’s Teaching Award

    UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
    2020
  • John and Theiline McCone Fellow

    UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
    2018
  • Heed Residents Retreat (Selected Attendee)

    Heed Ophthalmic Foundation
    2017
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

    Medical College of Wisconsin
    2013

Certifications & Licensure

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

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