Dr. Niranjan Manoharan
Areas of Expertise
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
2020UCLA Medical Center Program (Jules Stein Eye Institute)
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
2018University of Colorado
Residency
MD
2014Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical School
BS
2010University of California, San Diego
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Faculty Teaching Award
2024University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology
Fellow’s Teaching Award
2020UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
John and Theiline McCone Fellow
2018UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
Heed Residents Retreat (Selected Attendee)
2017Heed Ophthalmic Foundation
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
2013Medical College of Wisconsin
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- CA, CO
- License Numbers
- A154940, DR.0064294
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