Dr. Mohammed A. Chowdhury

About the Doctor

Dr. Mohammed A. Chowdhury is a physiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist) in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, with more than 21 years of experience. He received his medical degree from Sylhet Mag Osmani Medical College and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at One Brooklyn Health System/Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. He is affiliated with eight hospitals, including Holy Family Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center-Aurora, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, and others. He has expertise in treating arthritis and other musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Chowdhury accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and multiple major insurance plans including Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare.

• Education: Sylhet Mag Osmani Medical College

• Experience: 21+ years in physical medicine and rehabilitation

• Specialties: General physical medicine and rehabilitation

• Current practice: Post-Acute Physicians Of Iowa, Pllc

• Accepts new patients: Not specified

• Unique skills: Expertise in arthritis management; practices at a U.S. News Best Hospital; broad hospital network affiliation

Education & Training

Medical School – Sylhet Mag Osmani Medical College
Residency – One Brooklyn Health System/Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1998–2001)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis)

• Back pain and neck pain

• Spinal cord injuries

• Stroke rehabilitation

• Traumatic brain injury

• Multiple sclerosis

• Parkinson’s disease

• Muscular dystrophy

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Fibromyalgia

• Chronic pain syndromes

• Joint contractures

• Amputation and prosthetic training

• Post-polio syndrome

• Sports injuries

• Work-related musculoskeletal injuries

Medical Procedures Performed

• Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS)

• Joint and soft tissue injections (corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid)

• Trigger point injections

• Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for spasticity

• Intrathecal baclofen pump management

• Diagnostic ultrasound for musculoskeletal conditions

• Prescription and management of orthotics and prosthetics

• Spasticity management (oral medications, injections)

• Rehabilitation therapy planning (physical, occupational, speech therapy)

Services Offered

Dr. Chowdhury provides comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation services to patients with acute or chronic disabilities resulting from injury, illness, or degenerative conditions. His goal is to maximize functional independence and quality of life through nonsurgical interventions. He develops individualized treatment plans that may include medication management, therapeutic injections, rehabilitation therapy coordination, and patient education. He also performs electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS) to diagnose nerve and muscle disorders. As a physiatrist with multiple hospital affiliations, he provides both inpatient rehabilitation consultation and outpatient follow-up care, particularly for patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or orthopedic surgery. He also manages chronic conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Services include:

• Diagnostic services: Electrodiagnostic testing (EMG, nerve conduction studies) to evaluate neuropathy, radiculopathy, and muscle disease

• Interventional procedures: Joint injections, trigger point injections, botulinum toxin for spasticity, ultrasound-guided injections

• Rehabilitation management: Coordination of physical, occupational, and speech therapy; prescription of adaptive equipment and orthotics

• Chronic disease management: Long-term care for arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and post-stroke spasticity

• Pain management: Non-opioid pharmacotherapy, injection therapies, rehabilitation approaches for chronic musculoskeletal pain

• Post-acute care: Continuity of care across hospital, skilled nursing facility, and outpatient settings

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• HCSC (PPO)

• Humana (HMO, Medicare, PPO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicare)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 2500 W Higgins Rd, Suite 1165, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60169
Phone: (847) 289-5727

Hospital Affiliations

• Holy Family Medical Center – Des Plaines, IL

• Mercy Medical Center-Aurora – Aurora, IL

• Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital – Geneva, IL

• OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center-Urbana – Urbana, IL

• Resurrection Medical Center – Chicago, IL

• Saint Joseph Hospital – Elgin, IL

• Saint Joseph Medical Center – Joliet, IL

• Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital – Chicago, IL