Venu Akuthota, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Locations
Practice Locations
CU Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center
100 Cook Street, Suite 402, Denver, CO 80206720-516-9419
UCHealth Spine Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - 1st Floor 12605 E. 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045720-848-1980
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
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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
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Spine
Sacroiliac Joint
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Brain and Nervous System
Spine Diseases and Conditions
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Symptoms and Manifestations
Pain
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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)
information for referring providers
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.