Heeren Makanji

Dr. Heeren Makanji specializes in orthopedic surgery with advanced training in spine care. They completed medical school at Harvard Medical School and continued their education with a residency through the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program. Dr. Makanji further refined their expertise by completing a spine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University's prestigious Rothman Institute. They are fluent in English and Gujarati.

Dr. Makanji practices with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and maintains an affiliation with Massachusetts General Hospital. Their clinical focus includes treating back pain across different patient populations, from children and teens to pregnant women experiencing back discomfort. They utilize various therapeutic approaches including physical therapy and strength training. Manual therapy techniques are also part of their comprehensive treatment approach for spine-related conditions.