About Kevin M. Koutsky, M.D.

Kevin M. Koutsky, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon serving patients at DuPage Spine and Orthopaedics in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Koutsky chose a career in medicine because of his love of science and his fascination with the intricacies of the human body. He became an orthopaedic and spine surgeon because he loves working with his hands and has a deep respect for the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.

He began his academic career by earning his medical degree from the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago. He then performed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Illinois Hospital. After finishing his residency training, Dr. Koutsky completed a spine trauma fellowship in the Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System at Northwestern University.

Dr. Koutsky's philosophy of care reflects his understanding that injury and pain can affect people in very different ways. He works hard to help patients develop a personalized, comprehensive care plan that works for their individual needs and circumstances. His goal is always to work towards helping each patient achieve or return to an optimal level of functioning.

He approaches orthopaedic and spine care in the most conservative way possible. Dr. Koutsky listens to a patient’s concerns and needs so he can accurately diagnose the cause of their symptoms and develop a care plan. He understands that surgical intervention, no matter how small, is always a major decision. Dr. Koutsky and the team at DuPage Spine and Orthopaedics reserve surgery as a last resort for when other treatments have not resolved or improved a patient’s pain.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine, Loyola University – Stritch School of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha – 1988-1992
• Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Loyola University Chicago – 1984-1988

Training

• Spine Trauma Fellowship, Northwestern University – 1997-1998
• Orthopaedic Surgical Residency, University of Illinois – 1993-1997
• General Surgery Internship, University of Illinois – Cook County Hospital – 1992-1993

Board Certifications

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• American Board of Spine Surgery
  Diplomate, American Board of Spine Surgery
• American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
  Diplomate, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
  AMA Impairment Certification, Guides 6th Edition

Professional Organizations

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow
• American Board of Spine Surgery, Diplomate
• American College of Spine Surgery
• American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, Diplomate
• North American Spine Society
• Cervical Spine Research Society
• Spine Arthroplasty Society
• Elmhurst Memorial Hospital – Community Lecturer
• Illinois Orthopaedic Society
• American Medical Association
• Illinois State Medical Society
• Chicago Medical Society
• Surgical Review Committee, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
• Surgical Executive Committee, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
• Addison Trail High School
• Timothy Christian High School
• St. Francis Academy