Dr. Manish Raj

Departments: Pain Management Department
Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi
Speciality: Specialist Pain Medicine
Availability: Full Time
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More About The Doctor:

Redefining Pain Relief with Precision & Innovation

Dr. Manish Raj is an internationally trained Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine expert, recognized for delivering world-class, minimally invasive solutions for complex pain conditions. With over a decade of specialized experience and thousands of successful procedures, he is trusted by patients seeking advanced care beyond conventional treatments.

His approach combines cutting-edge technology, global expertise, and precision-driven techniques to provide long-lasting relief often without the need for open surgery.

Global Training. Elite Expertise. Proven Results.

Dr. Raj completed his medical education at Tashkent Government Medical University, followed by a Master’s in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine from Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, graduating with honors.

He further refined his expertise through prestigious international fellowships:

  • Pain Management Fellowship – Aesculap Academy
  • Fellowship in Interventional Spine & Pain Medicine (FISP)
  • International Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery (IFENDS), trained under globally acclaimed expert Dr. Hyeun Sung Kim (South Korea)

Leadership in Advanced Pain Medicine

During his 15 years of practice, Dr. Raj has led and developed specialized spine and pain departments across leading hospitals. Prior to joining Mediclinic City Hospital, he served as Head of Interventional Pain Medicine at Emirates Hospital Group, where he introduced advanced endoscopic spine techniques in the region.

He is also credited with establishing the UAE’s first standalone Endoscopic Spine & Pain Centre at Burjeel Hospital Dubai under Burjeel Holdings, marking a significant milestone in advancing specialised pain care in the region.

Clinical Highlights:
  • 6000+ spine interventions performed
  • 2500+ advanced endoscopic spine procedures
  • Among the few specialists offering highly sophisticated, non-surgical spine solutions in the region

Spine & Disc Disorders

  • Chronic back and neck pain
  • Disc herniation, bulge & sciatica
  • Spinal stenosis & nerve compression
  • Failed back surgery syndrome

Complex & Neuropathic Pain

  • Neuropathy & diabetic nerve pain
  • Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles pain)
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Chronic headaches & facial pain

Joint & Musculoskeletal Pain

  • Knee, hip, and shoulder pain
  • Osteoarthritis & sports-related injuries
  • Myofascial pain syndromes

Cancer & Chronic Internal Pain

  • Cancer-related pain
  • Chronic abdominal & pelvic pain

Signature Advanced Treatments

Dr. Raj specializes in state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedures designed for faster recovery and superior outcomes:

  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery – Ultra-minimally invasive, scar-less techniques with >95% success rates
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA & Cooled RFA) – Long-term relief for spine and joint pain
  • Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI) – Targeted nerve pain relief
  • Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD) – Non-surgical disc treatment
  • Spinal Cord & DRG Stimulation – Advanced neuromodulation therapies
  • Kyphoplasty & Vertebroplasty – Treatment for spinal fractures
  • Intrathecal Pain Pump (ITP) – Precision drug delivery for severe chronic pain
  • Regenerative Therapies (PRP) – Tissue healing and recovery

Experience the Future of Pain-Free Living

Whether you are suffering from chronic back pain, nerve-related conditions, or complex pain syndromes, Dr. Manish Raj offers advanced, evidence-based solutions tailored to your condition—without unnecessary surgery

Professional Membership:

  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
  • International Association for the Study of Pain
  • American Society of Pain and Neuroscience

Education:

Academic Excellence & Publications

Dr. Raj is widely recognized for his contributions to advancing interventional pain medicine and endoscopic spine surgery:

  • Co-author of Atlas of Interventional Pain Management Procedures (Jaypee Publishers, 2022), contributing to advanced endoscopic disc surgery techniques
Pioneering Research Publications:
  • Full-Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for High Canal Compromised Disc at Upper Lumbar Level – published in Indian Journal of Pain
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Interlaminar Lumbar Discectomy for High-Grade Migrated L5-S1 Disc
  • Endoscopic Management of Sequestrated Lumbar Disc Herniation
  • Clinical Perspective on Neuropathic Pain & Lidocaine Patch Therapy
  • Comparative Study of Dexmedetomidine vs Fentanyl in Day-Care Anesthesia
  • Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia in High-Risk Surgical Patients – published in Cureus
Editorial & Reviewer Roles:
  • Reviewer for World Neurosurgery (40+ manuscripts reviewed)
  • Reviewer for Indian Journal of Pain
Academic Leadership:
  • Guideline contributor and honorary chairperson (Endoscopic Spine Procedures) with Indian Society for the Study of Pain