Dr. Karthik Madhavan, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Education

Medical School BM Patil Medical College & Research Center, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Training & Residency

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (Chief Resident)
Fellowship

Complex Spinal Deformity & Minimally Invasive Surgery — University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery
Academic Titles

Assistant Professor & Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Reviews

Dr. Karthik Madhavan is a board-certified neurosurgeon dedicated to helping patients live without the burden of spine pain. His approach begins with pinpointing the exact source of pain, starting with straightforward non-surgical treatments and turning to surgery only when necessary. He served as Assistant Professor and Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, following his neurosurgical residency and role as Chief Resident at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, plus advanced fellowship training in complex spinal deformity and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Madhavan believes surgery should be minimally invasive on the body but maximally effective. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques that spare healthy muscle and speed recovery, and he has pioneered Enhanced Recovery After Surgery programs and outpatient procedures that reduce reliance on opioid pain medication.

His expertise is widely recognized: he has published more than 50 peer-reviewed studies cited over 1,700 times, and he received the North American Spine Society’s “20 Under 40” award along with the Stewart Dunsker Award (AANS) and Charles Kuntz Award (DSPN). He stays at the forefront of emerging technologies like surgical robotics, augmented reality, and 3D printing to make care safer and more personalized.

Above all, Dr. Madhavan takes time to listen — treating every patient as an individual with a life they want to get back to, and helping them understand their condition and options in plain language.

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Dr. Karthik Madhavan, MDBoard-Certified Neurosurgeon • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Education

Training & Residency

Fellowship

Board Certifications

Academic Titles

Reviews