Anita W. Kou, MD

Anita W. Kou, MD

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Primary Specialty

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Secondary Specialty

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Practice Focus Areas

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

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August 09, 2018

Board Certifications

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

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

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August 27, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable snd thorough

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August 24, 2021

5.0

She is a caring physician listing

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August 24, 2021

5.0

Listens well ¦very kind

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August 11, 2021

5.0

She is wonderful and really cares about the patient

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August 10, 2021

5.0

She Answer all my questions that I need to know

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August 10, 2021

5.0

Really cares about her Patient

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July 20, 2021

5.0

Dr. Ko is a compassionate physician who listens well to the patient and family. Shoe incorporates what she hears into her treatment plan.

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July 15, 2021

5.0

Great doctor.

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July 14, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable, very compassionate and cares about her patients.

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July 13, 2021

5.0

She was so thoughtful about my care and well being.kept my wife updated all the time about my condition. I really liked her manners and treatments that she had ordered,also kept me informed about the progress. A very good doctor, wouldnt mind her being my primary

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July 13, 2021

5.0

Highly competent. Caring. Makes sure all my needs are net and questions answered.

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July 09, 2021

5.0

She really listens and always has good advise

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July 09, 2021

5.0

Dr Kou is attentive to my concerns and questions.

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June 09, 2021

5.0

She is very smart.

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June 02, 2021

5.0

Great doctor

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May 28, 2021

5.0

She is very smart and answers all questions that I ask her. She was very thorough with everything that she does. I really like her as a doctor

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May 25, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kou is very skilled, caring and thorough.

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May 21, 2021

5.0

She is patient/family focused , kind and extremely knowledgeable.

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April 27, 2021

5.0

She was very concerned about my condition and it showed by her actions. I really like her and would constantly calling my wife about my condition. Wonderful Doctor

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April 20, 2021

5.0

Always very thorough

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April 14, 2021

5.0

She is excellent. Extremely caring. Renders the best possible care. Very thorough in her explanations. Listens to what I have to say.

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April 07, 2021

5.0

Dr Kou is a great doctor

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April 06, 2021

5.0

Very detailed with explaining the plan of care and treatment.. Im so grateful to have crossed paths with Dr.Kou

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March 29, 2021

5.0

Very compassionate and intelligent doctor

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March 29, 2021

5.0

Compassionate & caring

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March 28, 2021

5.0

The same reasons as above

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March 23, 2021

5.0

Very good doctor

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March 18, 2021

5.0

Professional, but MORE importantly, Dr Kou is kind and compassionite which is almost non existent in doctors today. She listens and always has a smile on her face.Dr Kou discusses treatment options so that I understand what to expect. This is one appt I look forward to.

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March 16, 2021

5.0

She works with me not against me she always wants to know how your doing before she Makes a plan on what course of treatment were going to take

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March 05, 2021

5.0

Excellent care

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February 23, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kou is very thorough and undrstanding

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February 22, 2021

5.0

Very good doctor. Explains everything so I can understand what is going on

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February 19, 2021

5.0

Kind, professional, caring and many other complimentary adjectives I could add here. A fine doctor.

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February 13, 2021

5.0

She spends enough time to discuss any issues I might have.

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February 12, 2021

5.0

She listens! She listens well, and she communicates well with kindness and compassion.

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February 05, 2021

5.0

Shes very caring.

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February 04, 2021

5.0

Excellent care, very thorough physician. Explains things clearly. Very caring.

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February 03, 2021

5.0

She help me with everything and she answer all my questions I need to know, very helpful...

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February 03, 2021

5.0

I have recommended her.

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January 29, 2021

5.0

She is very thorough and hAs good advice.

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January 27, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, approachable, caring

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January 27, 2021

5.0

Dr. Koi is a very fine doctor. She listens to my concerns/questions. She takes time and doesnt rush you. If she doesnt have the answer to a question she will check it out and get back to me.

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January 25, 2021

5.0

She follows up on all my concerns and remembers everything

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January 23, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kou's specialty is spinal cord injury rehabilitation treatment - after surgical intervention has been exhausted. She is a wonderful listener, highly trained for this difficult PT challenge that we with SCI face each day. Also modifying some of my medications and exploring the benefits of Botox injections to help alleviate the spasticity issues in my legs.

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January 17, 2021

5.0

Dr. Kou is wonderful! She is so caring and compassionate. She takes the time to listen to your concerns and feelings and takes them into consideration. I truly appreciate her and her help she has given me.

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January 12, 2021

5.0

She was very helpful seems to care very much about her patients

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December 25, 2020

5.0

Attentive

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December 23, 2020

5.0

Very professional and caring

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December 10, 2020

5.0

I like the care Dr Kou gives me. She is the best.

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December 09, 2020

5.0

Muy amable

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December 08, 2020

5.0

She has been an advocate to help me get better chance listen to what my complaints are in work with me to improve my life

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December 05, 2020

5.0

Excellent doc. So smart.

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December 02, 2020

5.0

Excellent care.

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November 25, 2020

5.0

Great bedside manner. Passion about her work.

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November 25, 2020

5.0

Dr Kou takes time to listen to me. She is very friendly. Actually knows how to smile unlike most doctors I see. I believe her treatment plan to help relieve my pain for even short periods of time is welcome relief from 24hr/pain.

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November 24, 2020

5.0

Every thing she helped me with turned out perfect and she gives you the confidence you.need when you can't walk 1 step and 10 days later you are walking again.I will never forget what Marion Joy did for me as long as I live.Thanks to all that helped me so much.Sincerely Dave Wooden

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November 23, 2020

5.0

She explained everything extremely well

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November 21, 2020

5.0

She is a great doctor. Very concerned about her patients.

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November 16, 2020

5.0

She's great. She knows what she's doing.

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November 16, 2020

5.0

Yes. They're very understanding!!!

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November 15, 2020

4.0

Only had contact with her one time. The resident that saw me was very willing to answer questions and discuss concerns.

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November 15, 2020

4.0

Communication is not good - seemed to be in a hurry to have me evaluated and discharged

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November 12, 2020

4.0

Unsure of outcome at this point.

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November 01, 2020

5.0

She is very professional.

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November 01, 2020

5.0

Wonderful staff. James is very kind. He works the front desk. Everytime I've been to an appointment James have made me feel very welcomed.

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October 31, 2020

5.0

I would give her a higher score. She is smart and caring.

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October 31, 2020

5.0

Love Dr. Kou.

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October 27, 2020

5.0

Her knowledge of everything that has to do with the spine is amazing her personality is great and her staff is very helpful

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October 27, 2020

5.0

Kindness ,efficiency , knowledge And explaining what is happening with us

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October 23, 2020

5.0

She is very intelligent and very caring

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October 23, 2020

5.0

Very helpful and caring and really knowledgeable . She cares about the patients

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October 22, 2020

5.0

She's very kind, patient and understanding as well as informed and clear in her explanations. She's an absolute pleasure to work with!

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October 22, 2020

5.0

Excellent specified options and dedicated staff.

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October 22, 2020

5.0

She is caring and thorough.

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October 22, 2020

5.0

Excellence rehab inpatient and excellent follow up outpatient.

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October 22, 2020

5.0

Dr Kou is so thorough and caring

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October 13, 2020

5.0

She seems to genuinely care about her patients

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October 13, 2020

5.0

Everyone was knowledgeable and helpful

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October 08, 2020

5.0

She is excellent and in two years has done more than any other doctor for me.

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October 05, 2020

5.0

Outstanding person.

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October 05, 2020

5.0

Great doctor.

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October 05, 2020

5.0

She answers any question you may have and if she doesn't know the answer she will try and find the answer

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October 05, 2020

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, and just good people

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September 18, 2020

5.0

She is very attentive

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September 18, 2020

5.0

Excellent care

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September 13, 2020

5.0

Very knowledgeable and she cares.

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September 13, 2020

5.0

Everyone is great and very attentive.

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September 12, 2020

5.0

As always, I received excellent care from Dr. Kou during my visit.

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September 12, 2020

5.0

The service I received from Dr. Kou and the staff was outstanding.

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September 11, 2020

5.0

Good exam allocation of time

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September 10, 2020

5.0

Good care and knowledge.

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September 10, 2020

5.0

Good care and results.

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September 05, 2020

5.0

Professional, caring, thorough, friendly, a good listener, and a genuinely nice person.

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September 04, 2020

5.0

Caring and compassionate. Dr Kou really listens to her patients concerns.Staff is excellent as well.

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August 17, 2020

5.0

She listens, caring, & professional

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August 11, 2020

5.0

She listens, tries to see things from perspective and helps me understand my reality. I trust her.

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August 04, 2020

5.0

Very caring and thoughtful. Explains everything.

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August 01, 2020

5.0

Dr.Kou is always so encouraging and positive. She answers all of my questions and takes her time with me.

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July 28, 2020

5.0

Caring, amazing, wonderful doctor!

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July 28, 2020

5.0

Dr. Kou is a very good doctor. From when I was a inpatient up to now.

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