Healing with Heart: Innovating Pain Relief and Rehabilitation
Meet Rama Letchuman, MD, a trusted leader in Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at FLEX Institute, whose dedication and heartfelt approach have transformed countless lives. Dr. Letchuman’s career has been marked by both excellence and empathy.
After completing his residency at the esteemed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Letchuman further honed his skills with a Pain Management fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He joined FLEX Institute in 2005, where his love for his work is evident in every patient interaction.
Dr. Letchuman believes the most rewarding part of his job is collaborating with patients to craft personalized treatment plans that alleviate chronic pain and restore joy and vitality to their lives. Known for his attentive listening, Dr Letchuman genuinely cares about his patients’ stories and is dedicated to helping them reclaim the lives they cherish.
With a robust background spanning physical medicine and pain management, Dr. Letchuman adopts a comprehensive approach, often integrating medication management, physical therapy, and injections to achieve the best outcomes for his patients.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Letchuman shares a rich life with his wife, to whom he has been happily married for over 30 years. Together, they have raised four sons, each pursuing impressive paths—from neurosurgery and medical school to military service and ambitious initiatives like NASA programs. Family is central to Dr. Letchuman’s life, and he cherishes moments spent cooking, enjoying the outdoors, and staying informed about current affairs.
His warmth, both in and out of the office, makes him not just a healthcare provider, but a trusted friend in your journey to a healthier, happier life.
Expertise You Can Trust
Specialty Areas
- Pain Management
- Physical Medicine
- Rehabilitation
Education
- Board Certified in the Subspecialty of Pain Medicine: Certified Sept 10, 2005 – Dec 31, 2015. Recertified Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2025.
- Board Certified in the Specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Certified July 1, 2005 – Dec 31, 2015. Recertified Jan I, 2016 – Dec 31, 2025.
- Fellowship in Pain Medicine: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia. July 2004 to July 2005.
- Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. June 2001 to July 2004.
- Internship in Internal Medicine: University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics, Columbia, Missouri. July 2000 to June 2001.
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Graduated Cum Laude in May 2000.
- Pre-Medical courses: Washington University, St. Louis, MO June 1990 – Dec 1990. Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS June 1991-Dec 1991.
Southwest-Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri June 1992 – Aug 1995. - Graduate Studies: Master of Science, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, May 1990.
- Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Physical Therapy, University of Queensland, Australia, April 1982.
