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Anita W. Kou, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Secondary Specialty

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Botox Injections (Botulinum Toxin)
Cerebral Palsy
Deconditioning
Spasticity
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Ohio State University College of Medicine - 2012
Internship:: Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati - 2013
Residency:: Ohio State University Hospital - 2016
Fellowships:: University of Washington - 2017

Board Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified)
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Spinal Cord Medicine - Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

Palos Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

453 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

70 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

70 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

She is very nice and friendly. I liked her nice personality.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Very caring Dr.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Anita Kou is very approachable and offers alternative advice regarding the best treatment for the condition.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Very attentive and sensitive to the patient needs. Excellent doctor.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

Outstanding

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She listens to me and answers my questions to improve my health. An excellent doctor and a wonderful human being who does her job with love and dedication, always thinking about my well-being as her patient.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

She is compassionate, kind, caring doctor . You could tell the wheels were spinning when I had my first appointment with her to decide what would make the most sense for my care. She came up with a plan Of care Feel that I am in great hand's

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January 27, 2026

5.0

She really knows her job well. Also, she really does care for her patients.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Thorough and answers questions

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January 22, 2026

5.0

I have been a patient 11 or 12 times. Dr Kou listened and answered all of my questions beyond my satisfaction.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Amazing doctor! So knowledgeable and understanding!

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January 09, 2026

5.0

She always took me into account, and I was very satisfied with her answers. Excellent doctor!

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December 27, 2025

5.0

She is so pleasant and makes me happy. Listens and takes care of things right away. never rushes though an appointment.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kou has been there for me helping me get more mobility after my spinal stroke.

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Very caring and explains what you ask of your condition

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Kou is very interested in you progress and complaints

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December 19, 2025

5.0

You are lucky to have her. She is very knowledgeable and is one of the best in her field.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and gives that personal touch.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

She is so professional and takes her time to explain everything. She is the best I enjoy her

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kou is a very kind and patient individual who is very attentive to the needs of her clients and genuinely cares for finding the best methods to improve their lives. She has a big heart and is truly one of a kind.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

I have followup visits with Dr. Kou occasionally just to make sure I continue to feel well. She asks the right questions and listens intently to my responses. I feel very comfortable trusting my care with her.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

She is the best person to treat for your issues related to her.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable with a relatable personality. Not afraid to interact with patients on their own level.very easy to talk to and illustrates Grace under pressure-this trait can't be taught. Very positively interactive with the residents also.

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November 29, 2025

5.0

She answered all my questions about words I did not understand in the printed hsndouts

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Will recommend to everyone.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

She was found to be caring and professional.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She takes a personal interest in her patients. She has cutting edge ideas . She listens to me and reacts to my questions.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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October 31, 2025

5.0

She was very thorough with her analysis, precise and open in sharing the plan of care she thought would work best for our patient.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Best doctor I've ever had. Not afraid to say she doesn't know everything and not afraid to try alternate treatments.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Friendly, explained the treatment completely and clearly

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October 20, 2025

5.0

The best, very professional and takes into account my concerns or questions, a great human being. THE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER MET.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

She's very nice and takes her time to answer your questions

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October 11, 2025

5.0

She has done well with my rehab

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kou is a wonderful person who cares about her patients and explains to you whatever it is you ask about your condition.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, she always took me into account and explained things to me very well. She is an excellent doctor.

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September 21, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and she CARES.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor who cares about her patients and gives better options and more effective treatment.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent caring doctor

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Dr.Kou is on time and she takes her time to thoroughly discuss your case

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August 27, 2025

5.0

She is fantastic

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August 21, 2025

5.0

She truly cares, listens, and is very thorough!

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Smart, compassionate, helpful

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Very responsive to my needs.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kou is so kind and gently with our daughter, [patient name]. She is also very respectful of us as her parents and includes us in decisions made.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

She is very patient and empathetic

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August 05, 2025

5.0

She is fantastic!!!! So helpful, empathetic and responsive

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August 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kou was very pleasant and informative and concerned about my care and very helpful and easy to do the video call with. She was excellent.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

She is the best

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July 31, 2025

5.0

She is intelligent, prompt and truly cares. She communicated w me and took time for my questions .

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Fabulous doctor.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Great compassionate care

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kou I believe is concerned with my well being and seeks new ways in order to help me.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Same answer as the previous question. All questions were answered, and she put my concerns to rest.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

She really cared about my condition

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable of my spinal injury condition.

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July 13, 2025

5.0

Very personable and very thorough.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Caring,polite and very professional.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Very good Dr. Kou and I am under her treatment since last 5 to 6 years and very cooperative nature and explained nicely and detailed.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and competent

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Kou is a great Dr. she answers all of my questions and gives me great care.

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June 23, 2025

4.0

I only saw her once in my 16 days and a Telehealth visit after to my stay. That went very well; she was through and she covered every.

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June 21, 2025

4.0

Dr Kou is very nice and listened to me and my concerns.

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June 20, 2025

5.0

I have had Dr. Kou as my physician at Marianjoy for over 2 years. She is very professional, knowledgeable and caring. I will continue to go and consult with Dr. Kou.

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June 05, 2025

5.0

Her care and concern she gives you as a patient.

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May 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Kou is kind and thorough and empathetic.

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May 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kou is very understanding and compassionate. She takes her time and listens to all of your concerns. She is very easy to talk to and goes out of her way to make sure you have outstanding care. I would recommend her to anyone!

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May 23, 2025

5.0

She great

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May 20, 2025

5.0

He is a very good person

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Disclosures

Anita W. Kou, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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