Brian A. Couri, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Brian A. Couri, M.D., is a member of the Chicago
Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (CINN),
Chicago, Illinois. He is also a founding member
of the CINN Institute for Spine Care.
Dr. Couri specializes in the diagnosis and treatment
of patients with occupational and sports related
injuries, including back, neck, joint, and nerve
disorders as well as musculoskeletal diseases.
With a board certification in physical medicine
and rehabilitation, Dr. Couri is highly skilled
in the administration of neurodiagnostic tests
and the use of non-surgical and minimally invasive
treatment techniques. Dr. Couri employs a wide-range
of these techniques, including fluroscopically
guided spinal injections in conjunction with physical
therapy, radiofrequency neurotomy, intradiscal
electrothermal annuloplasty (IDET), and percutaneous
lumbar discectomy.
Dr. Couri received his medical degree in 1995
at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
in Springfield. After earning his degree, Dr.
Couri accepted an internship and residency in
physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rush University
Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Couri served
as chief resident of physical medicine and rehabilitation
during his last year at Rush. Upon completion
of his residency in 1999, Dr. Couri joined CINN.
Dr. Couri is an active lecturer and community
educator. He speaks frequently on the topic of
preventative back care. The focus of his current
research is the study of new percutaneous intradiscal
procedures and prolotherapy. Dr. Couri is a member
of several professional organizations including
the American Academy of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists,
Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational
Rehabilitation, and North American Spine Society.
Dr. Couri can be reached at CINN-Elmhurst
Memorial Center for Health, 630/758-8650 or
CINN at
Rush University Medical Center, 312/563-4000.
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