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Sakthivel Manoharan

Sakthivel Manoharan, MD

Spine SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

About Sakthivel Manoharan

Biography

Dr. Sakthi Rajaram earned his medical degree from the Government Medical College, Madurai, India in 2006. His Orthopedic Surgery residency was completed at one of the highest ranked programs in India at PGI, Chandigarh. He graduated top of his class. He had further training as a Registrar/Senior Resident at the same Institution.

He completed further spine and orthopedic fellowship training for four years at centers of excellence in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the US. He is an active researcher and well published in his area of specialty. He is a member of multiple professional societies in spine and orthopedics including AAOS, NASS, and AO spine. He has extensive experience in teaching medical students, residents and medical staff during his multiple years of fellowship training. He is an editorial board member/reviewer for more than 10 reputed journals in Spine/Orthopedics including European Spine J, CORR and BJJ. His clinical research work has been presented internationally in multiple conferences.

His clinical practice is primarily dedicated to comprehensive care of spinal disorders. He also offers minimally invasive spine surgery for selected spinal conditions. Besides training and teaching medical students and orthopedic residents, he also serves as a mentor for the spine fellowship program.

Title

Assistant Professor

Faculty Appointment

Associate Professor

Research Interests

Back/Neck pain, Disc disease, Implant design, Patient outcome studies, Spinal cord injury, Spinal deformities, Spinal trauma, metastatic cancer of spine, Degenerative disc disease

Publications

Memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
AO Spine

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Locations

  1. UAB Orthopaedic Surgery
  2. Orthopedic Trauma Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
  3. Orthopaedic Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands

Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: Education Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates
  • Fellowship: Ohio State University Medical Center, 2014
  • Fellowship: Queens Medical Center Univ. Hospital, 2013
  • Fellowship: St. John of God Hospital, 2012
  • Residency: Post Graduate Institute of Med. Ed. & Research, 2009
  • Medical Education: Madurai University Medical College, 2006

Board Certifications

  • -: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • -: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

128 ratings, 41 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2026

    My appointment was at 10.20AM and I didn't see the doctor until 11.30AM. While talking to my surgeon a nurse knocked on the door and told my surgeon/doctor that he has a phone call. The surgeons/doctors seem to be using this tactic, when they don't want to continue talking to the patient any longer; in my case it's questions related to a failed back and neck surgeries. This happened to me 4 times before, with this surgeon/doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2026

    Other than the very long wait time which I understand cannot be avoided sometimes I have no complaints at all.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    I’m impressed by employees’ help in getting me to the right place. The doctor explained everything and answered my questions without seeming to be rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    Dr Rajaram is GREAT!!! kind and very knowledgeable he took the time to explain everything to me I wish you enforce that in all your Drs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    I feel very comfortable and safe at the UAB Hospital and doctor's office. Every staff is professional and kind, helpful and friendly. My husband and I love Dr. Rajaram and his staff! I would recommend my doctor and the hospital to everyone!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2026

    Everything was very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    Dr Rajaram and staff have been helpful and comforting during my adventure

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    I appreciate sincerely the work of all medical staff involved in my recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    The care and concern of my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    Great doctors. Great staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Everyone is very friendly and always helpful

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    I felt like the provider did not look at my mri scan and the written report very well that I turned in and like there wasn't a reason for me to be in the pain that I have been in for a while

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Uab is a great hospital

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Yes. I sincerely appreciate the time that Dr RaJaram took with explaining what my options were with surgery. Plus he indicated he would be meeting with other spine surgeons in the coming days to discuss my case and then he'll give me a call. I highly recommend him.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Waiting time extremely long, time spent w provider very very short, no clear communication between departments about my next steps and or appointments

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    I have been to the orthopedic department for a few issues and have always been treated with respect and have had my questions about care answered in laymen’s term's.you feel more human when the people are interested in your care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Great staff 10

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    They took good care of me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Everyone is so kind and pays attention to your needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    The team really listened to me and wanted to solve my pain. I'm grateful they wanted to move quickly to a diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    No.everything was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    place to b in emergency everything good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Very pleased

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Very caring and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Well pleased

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Quality

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    They did a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    GREAT JOB 👍

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Rajaram is a great Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    All the employees are courteous and friendly and very helpful to provide assistance to find where you need to be. Thank you for making my visit pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Very good people

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    From the Valet parking to signing in at Ortho Trama

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    They care about your health, they're friendly and they actually listen to what your concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    They are excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr Rajaram is the absolute best!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Excellent staff. Dr Rajaram was great, listened to me, great personality.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Staff !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Staff is very helpful and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Great Doctors and nurses.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Professional people very efficient in every way.