Rajkishen Narayanan, MD
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Cooper University Hospital
About Rajkishen Narayanan
Professional Statement
Dr. Rajkishen Narayanan is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in biology from New York University, followed by his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and subsequently pursued a clinical and research spine fellowship at the renowned Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Narayanan specializes in the treatment of complex spinal conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His expertise includes degenerative spine disorders, deformity, trauma, tumors, and revision surgery. He also offers minimally invasive and motion-preserving treatment options. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and presentations at national and international meetings, advancing knowledge in areas such as surgical outcomes, biomechanics, infection, and novel technologies in spine care. His research has been recognized with several awards, including the Cervical Spine Research Society Young Investigator Grant and multiple podium presentation honors.
In addition to his clinical and academic contributions, Dr. Narayanan serves as a reviewer for leading journals including Spine and the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is an active member of professional societies such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and the Lumbar Spine Research Society. Dedicated to mentorship, he has taught and supervised residents and fellows throughout his training and fellowship.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Narayanan enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and playing tennis. He values a compassionate, patient-centered approach and is committed to improving outcomes through innovative surgical techniques and translational research.
Title
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery pending board certification
Selected Publications
McCurdy M, Narayanan R, Dalton J, Herczeg CK, Heard J, Lee Y, Giakas A, Boyajieff E, Glover A, Sumughan S, Bowen G, Dulitzki Y, Dean E, Kurd M, Canseco JA, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Kepler CK, Schroeder GD. Impact of Antidepressant Use on Intraoperative Blood Loss and Transfusion Rates in Lumbar Fusion Surgery. World Neurosurg. 2025 Feb;194:123413. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.10.142. Epub 2024 Nov 25. PMID: 39522816."
Narayanan R, Dalton J, Oris RJ, McCurdy M, Trenchfield D, Lee Y, Issa TZ, Fras SI, Cha R, Williams D, Kurd MF, Kaye ID, Canseco JA, Vaccaro AR, Hilibrand AS, Kepler CK, Schroeder GD, Mangan J. Postoperative Ketamine May be Associated with Venous Thromboembolism in Chronic Opioid Users After Spine Surgery. World Neurosurg. 2025 Jan;193:929-935. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.10.141. Epub 2024 Nov 26. PMID: 39522813." Pohl NB, Narayanan R, Dalton J, Olson J, Tarawneh OH, Lee Y, Hoffman E, Syed A, Jain M, Zucker J, Kurd MF, Kaye ID, Canseco JA, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD, Kepler CK. The Effect of Community-Level Socioeconomic Status on Surgical Outcomes Following Revision Lumbar Fusion. World Neurosurg. 2025 Feb;194:123408. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.10.137. Epub 2024 Nov 25. PMID: 39522811." Yeung C, Heard J, Lee Y, McCurdy M, Narayanan R, Kolowrat S, Gibbons L, Hagan T, Canseco JA, Hilibrand AS, Vaccaro AR, Schroeder GD, Kepler CK. The prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients with metastatic disease to the spine. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2024 Jul-Sep;15(3):308-314. doi: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_23_24. Epub 2024 Sep 12. PMID: 39483823; PMCID: PMC11524553." Dalton J, Huang R, Narayanan R, Kaye ID, Kepler CK. Operative Timing in Cervical Spine Trauma. Clin Spine Surg. 2024 Nov 1;37(9):388-394. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001707. Epub 2024 Oct 31. PMID: 39480047.Departments
Orthopaedics
Programs & Centers
Spine Center
Bone and Joint
Practice Group :
Cooper University Physicians
Video
Education and Training
Education
- Fellowship: Rothman Orthopedic Institute, Spine Surgery, 2025
- Internship/Residency: Temple University Hospital, Orthopaedics, 2023
- Medical School: New York University School of Medicine, 2018
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
- Aetna Dental Health
- Aetna First Health (Coventry)
- Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Quality Health
- Aetna Whole Health
- Aetna Workers Comp
- AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
- AmeriHealth Medicare
- AmeriHealth Value Network
- Braven Health Medicare
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
- Cigna Medicare
- Cigna One Health
- Clover Health Medicare PPO
- Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
- Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
- First MCO Group Health
- First MCO Workers Comp
- Galaxy Health Network Group Health
- Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
- Guardian
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
- Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
- Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
- Humana Military Prime
- Humana Military Standard
- Humana Military TriCare
- Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
- Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
- Independence Blue Cross Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
- Liberty Mutual Auto
- Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- MagnaCare Auto
- MagnaCare Group Health
- MagnaCare Workers Comp
- Medicaid (NJ)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan PHCS
- NJ Manufacturers Auto
- NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Group Health
- QualCare Emblem Health
- QualCare HMO/PPO
- QualCare Workers Comp
- Railroad Medicare
- Three Rivers Contigo
- Three Rivers Devon
- United Behavioral Health Group Health
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health Medicare
- United Behavioral Health Optum
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
- United Healthcare Group Health
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Care Network
- WellCare Medicare
- Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
- Wellpoint Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
56 ratings, 17 reviewsThe 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.
- Reviewed on 5/21/2026
The Doctor I saw was one of the best surgeons I have ever seen, I would trust him with my life and my family.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2026
The doctor was very thorough and answered all my questions and explained everything in plain English.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2026
Perfect experience with all staff
- Reviewed on 3/28/2026
Very professional and really tried to explain the problems I was experiencing and help resolve! !
- Reviewed on 3/25/2026
Dr.Narayana is an excellent Neurosurgeon.He explained everything in detail.
- Reviewed on 2/28/2026
I felt my visit was very, very well, went very well. My doctor was very informative, and he's done, and did what he had to do, said what he had to say, and the information that was given, and what I could do, what problems I have, I was satisfied with. So we'll see what happens. And I was very satisfied with the doctor and the staff at this particular time and visit. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr took the time and showed me the ct scan and explained it all to me. Very nice guy
- Reviewed on 1/30/2026
The doctor was AMAZING, it renewed my faith in doctors still care, still are patient and listen, they take the time to go over everything! He was so amazing, I'm thrilled he's my doctor! Great experience!
- Reviewed on 1/7/2026
I like everyone.They did a great job
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
Everyone was pleasant and attentive to me and my situation. Everything was explained like my care and options. It was a very good informative session with the care giver and my self . I feel that the time was taken to listen and give me the best advice possible without rushing me out their office. I was very content with the care provide me .
- Reviewed on 12/2/2025
A pleasant experience.
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
This was my first appointment with this Dr. He was very considerate and took the time with me to answer all my questions. My past experience with other doctors outside of Cooper has not been no where near as positive. I felt I could trust him within a few minutes. Dr. Patel was also extremely nice and very considerate . I finally feel my health condition is in good hands.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Narayananwas very nice. He was thorough and took the time to answer all of my questions and explain everything to me.
- Reviewed on 11/11/2025
Everyone was so respectful I was very pleased with my visit
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr Naryanan listens carefully to questions and answers them clearly and comprehensively. He outlines the patient's options very well. He demonstrates that he cares a lot about his patients. Cooper is lucky to have him.
- Reviewed on 10/18/2025
We saw Dr, Narayan. Very nice and showed us in detail what the problem with my back is. Great doctor! !
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
The doctor and all of his assistants were very, very helpful, mindful of my condition, and I really had a nice experience with everybody from the time I walked in the door to the time I left. Thank you.