Venu Akuthota, MD
Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Professor
Clinic (720) 848-1980
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Gender: Male
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine, Board Certification (2003)
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification (2002)
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2009)
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
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Spine Diseases and Conditions
  • Spine
  • Sacroiliac Joint
  • Symptoms and Manifestations
  • Pain
  • Wellness and Prevention
  • Exercise and Physical Fitness
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

Personal Interests
Mindfulness

Public Speaking
Yes
Low back pain, Spinal Stenosis

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, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1998)

Fellowships:
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program, Sports Medicine (1999)

Recognition & Awards

  • 5280 Top Doctor, 5280 Magazine (2019)
    Recognized as a Top Doctor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from 2012-present
  • CU Medicine Endowed Chair in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CU Medicine (2019)
  • PASSOR Legacy Award and Lectureship, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2015)
    Awarded to mid career physician who has excelled in PM&R clinical care, education, and research.
  • Visiting Professor, Harvard University (2012)
    Visiting Professorships at Harvard, Cornell, National University of Korea, Eastern Virginia, Turkish Rheumatologic Congress, Dalhousie University (Halifax, Canada), University of Utah
  • Best Paper, North American Spine Society (2011)
  • Inspired Kindness Award, Grateful Patient & Family Program, University of Colorado Hospital Foundation (2010)
  • Golden Goniometer Academic Teaching Award, Dept of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2007)

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

Teaching

  • Professor (2002)
    School of Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine, Running Injuries, Outcomes Research

Research & Grants

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term="Akuthota V"[Author]
Grants
  • Correlation of PROMIS to Legacy Measures with Spinal Interventions (2014)
    Foundation for PM&R, $10,000
  • The Usefulness of MRI prior to Spinal Injections (2013)
    CU Health and Welfare Trust, $79,000
  • Lumbar Epidural Injections for Spinal Stenosis Long Term Follow-up (2012)
    UW subcontract of PCORI, $10,000
  • Clinical Course of Motor Deficits with Lumbar Radiculopathy (2011)
    Foundation for PM&R, $50,000

Information for Referring Providers

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.


Clinic Phone: (720) 848-1980
Fax Phone: (720) 848-2019

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