Faculty

Manickam “Nicks” Kumaravel, MD, MRCS, FRCR, MBA 

Manickam “Nicks” Kumaravel, MD, MRCS, FRCR, MBA, is based at the University of Texas Health (UTHealth) Science Center in Houston, Texas. At UTHealth, he is a vice president, professor of radiology and orthopedics, vice chair of diagnostic radiology and holds the esteemed Memorial Hermann Chair.

Dr. Kumaravel has been recognized as an honored fellow for his contributions to the American Society of Emergency Radiology and is a team doctor for professional sports teams with the NFL, NBA and the Association of Tennis Professionals.

Dr. Kumaravel is passionate about education and has lectured in many national and international conferences and teaching programs. Various organizations have recognized him as a distinguished educator, including RSNA and the University of Texas, where he was awarded the Reagents Award for Education. 

His research interests include traumatic hip injuries, the role of biologics in elite athlete injuries, imaging of cartilage and the use of UTE (Ultrashort TE) sequences to assess ligament healing.