About Dr. Manish Raj
Dr. Manish Raj is a Spine and Pain Specialist at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida, and SCI Hospital, Greater Kailash, New Delhi, with 17+ years of experience, Gold Medal in MD Anaesthesiology (DPU University Pune, 2011), international fellowships in endoscopic spine surgery (South Korea, 2016) and pain management (Aesculap Germany, 2011), 5,000+ spine interventions, 2,000+ endoscopic spine surgeries, and a 96%+ success rate.
- 17+ years of specialised experience in Interventional Spine & Pain Management and Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- MBBS (2005); MD (Anaesthesiology) — DPU University Pune (2011, Gold Medal); Fellowship Endoscopic Spine Surgery — Nanoori Hospital, South Korea (2016)
- Fellowship in Pain Management — Aesculap Academy Germany (2011); Fellowship Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery — New Jersey Spine & Rehabilitation, USA; FIAPM — IASP (2018)
- 5,000+ spine interventions; 2,000+ endoscopic spine surgeries; 500+ advanced complex spine interventions; 96%+ success rate; pioneer of endoscopic disc decompression techniques in Delhi NCR
- Member — NASS, SMISS, IASP, ASIPP, ISESS; multiple international research publications in Indian Journal of Pain; faculty at international medical institutions
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS, 2005
- MD (Anaesthesiology) — Dr. D.Y. Patil University Medical College (DPU University), Pune, 2011 — Gold Medal
- Diploma in Anaesthesiology
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Pain Management (FPM) — Aesculap Academy, Germany, 2011
- Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery (FENDS) — Nanoori Hospital, South Korea, 2016
- Fellowship in Interventional Spine and Pain (FISP) — PCI, Mumbai
- Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery (FMISS) — New Jersey Spine & Rehabilitation, USA
- Fellow of Indian Academy of Pain Medicine (FIAPM) — International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), 2018
Certifications & Accreditations
- North American Spine Society (NASS) — Member
- Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) — Member
- International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) — Member
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physician (ASIPP) — Member
- International Society of Endoscopic Spine Surgery (ISESS) — Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Low Back Pain & Sciatica (Slip Disc)
- Cervical Spondylosis & Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Chronic Nerve Pain
- Facet Joint Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Sub-specialties
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy: Pioneer of endoscopic disc decompression in Delhi NCR — expert in transforaminal (inside-out, outside-in), interlaminar, and stenosis decompression approaches — a leading Spine Surgeon in Noida for best endoscopic spine surgery in India.
- Percutaneous Spine Fusion Under Local Anaesthesia: Unique day-care spine fusion technique with minimal tissue disruption.
- Interventional Pain Management: Expert in neuromodulation, spinal cord stimulation, and advanced interventional pain procedures — IASP-recognised.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy (PELD) — Multiple Approaches
- Endoscopic Spine Decompression (Stenosis)
- Percutaneous Spine Fusion (Local Anaesthesia)
- Radiofrequency Ablation (Facet Joint Pain)
- Spinal Cord Stimulation (Neuromodulation)
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Nucleoplasty / Disc Decompression
- Laser Spine Surgery
Professional Experience
Current Affiliations
- Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Sector 110, Noida — Spine & Pain Specialist (Present)
- SCI Hospital, Greater Kailash-1, New Delhi — Spine & Pain Specialist (Present)
- Spinomax Pain and Spine Clinic, GK-1, New Delhi & Noida — Director (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Jaypee Hospital, Noida — Head, Endoscopic Spine & Pain Centre (credited with starting the department)
- Bensups Cygnus Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi — Endoscopic Spine & Pain Centre Founder
- Cygnus Orthocare Hospital, Delhi — Pain & Spine Centre Founder
Academic & Research Roles
- Visiting Faculty — International medical institutions and conferences
- Teacher of Endoscopic Spine Surgery — medical institutions, Delhi NCR
- Multiple international and national research publications on minimally invasive spine techniques
Key Achievements
- 17+ years of clinical experience in Spine and Pain Management
- Gold Medal — MD Anaesthesiology, DPU University Pune (2011)
- 5,000+ spine interventions; 2,000+ endoscopic spine surgeries; 96%+ success rate
- Pioneer of endoscopic disc decompression techniques in Delhi NCR
- International fellowships: Aesculap Germany (2011), Nanoori Hospital South Korea (2016), New Jersey Spine USA
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Gold Medal — MD Anaesthesiology, DPU University Pune, 2011
Professional Memberships
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
- Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS)
- International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physician (ASIPP)
- International Society of Endoscopic Spine Surgery (ISESS)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Raj M, Kim HS, Kothari K, Agarwal A, Maqsood K. "Percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar lumbar discectomy for superiorly sequestrated disc L5–S1: A case report with technical review." Indian J Pain. 2017;31:68–72.
- Raj M, Kim HS, Kothari K, Agarwal A, Tripathi S, Bharadwaj S. "Percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar lumbar discectomy for high-grade inferiorly migrated L5-S1 disc." Indian J Pain. 2018;32:116–22.
- Raj M, Kothari K, Agarwal A, Kim HS, Surange P, Tyagi K, et al. "Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy for high canal compromised disc at upper lumbar level: A technical review." Indian J Pain. 2018;32:125–31.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Endoscopic spine surgery outcomes
- Neuromodulation and spinal cord stimulation
- Percutaneous spine fusion techniques
