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UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor 12605 E. 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-1980

Venu Akuthota, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Board Certified

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  • Position Name

    Professor

  • Title(s)

    Professor, Chair

  • Gender

    Male

  • Languages

    English

  • Department

    Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Specialty

    Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    (720) 848-1980

  • Hospital Affiliations

    University of Colorado Hospital
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Locations

Practice Locations

CU Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street, Suite 402
Denver, CO 80206

720-516-9419

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UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor, 12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-1980

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Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

Dr. Akuthota is Professor and Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado. He holds the CU Medicine Endowed Chair in PM&R. In addition, he serves as the medical director of the Spine Center at University of Colorado Hospital. He is board-certified in sports medicine, electrodiagnostic medicine, pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. His clinical interests include prevention and management of the neck, spine, lower back pain, and running injuries. He is a 5280 "Top Doc" for many years running.


Care Philosophy

Treat people like family members


Specialties

  • Sports Medicine ( 2009 )
  • Pain Medicine ( 2003 )
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ( 2002 )

Conditions & Treatments

  • Bones, Joints and Muscles

    Arthritis, Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Hip Injuries and Disorders, Knee Injuries and Disorders, Leg Injuries and Disorders, Neck Disorders and Injuries, Osteoporosis, Shoulder Injuries and Disorders, Spine Injuries, Sprains and Strains

  • Spine

    Sacroiliac Joint

  • Brain and Nervous System

    Spine Diseases and Conditions

  • Symptoms and Manifestations

    Pain

  • Wellness and Prevention

    Exercise and Physical Fitness

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

Mindfulness


Education & Training

Medical Schools

MD, Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy (1994)


Undergraduate Schools

BS, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (OH) (1991)


Internships

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program (1995)


Residency Program

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program (1998)


Fellowships

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program (1999)

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), Member


Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), Member


North American Spine Society (NASS), Member


Spinal Intervention Society (SIS), Member


Research & Grants

Grants

Clinical Course of Motor Deficits with Lumbar Radiculopathy (2011)

Lumbar Epidural Injections for Spinal Stenosis Long Term Follow-up (2012)

The Usefulness of MRI prior to Spinal Injections (2013)

Correlation of PROMIS to Legacy Measures with Spinal Interventions (2014)


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Referral Contact Phone

(720) 848-1980

Referral Contact Fax

720-516-9447

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

I direct and treat patients at the Spine Center at University of Colorado Hospital (Anschutz Medical Campus) and UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center (100 Cook St. Denver, CO). My clinical and research interests have been focused on spinal stenosis, low back and neck pain, and functional outcomes. In addition, I serve as a team physician for the University of Colorado and University of Denver sports teams.