Dr. Mohammed A. Chowdhury

Name: Dr. Mohammed A. Chowdhury, MD

Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Subspecialty: General Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Qualification/Board Certification: MD; board certification is not listed in the provided profile

Affiliation(s): Holy Family Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center-Aurora, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital,

OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center-Urbana, Resurrection Medical Center, Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin, Saint Joseph Medical Center-Joliet, Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Online appointment booking is shown; patients should confirm directly with the office

NPI Number: 1831174598

Source: Uploaded U.S. News doctor profile

Short Professional Summary

Dr. Mohammed A. Chowdhury, MD, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, with more than 20 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Sylhet Mag Osmani Medical College and completed residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at One Brooklyn Health System/Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Chowdhury focuses on restoring function after injury, illness, disability, or conditions affecting muscles, bones, soft tissues, and the nervous system. His profile highlights experience in treating arthritis, and he is affiliated with multiple hospitals in Illinois.

About the Doctor

Dr. Mohammed A. Chowdhury is a physiatrist, also known as a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. Physiatrists help patients improve movement, function, comfort, and quality of life after injuries, chronic pain conditions, neurological problems, or musculoskeletal disorders. Their care often includes rehabilitation planning, non-surgical treatment, therapy coordination, and long-term functional support.

Dr. Chowdhury practices in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and is affiliated with several hospitals and medical centers. His care may be helpful for patients recovering from injury, dealing with arthritis, managing mobility problems, or needing rehabilitation after hospitalization or illness.

Key profile highlights include:

• More than 21 years of medical experience
• Specialty focus in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Subspecialty focus in general rehabilitation medicine
• Experience in treating arthritis
• Affiliated with multiple hospitals in Illinois
• English-speaking provider
• Online appointment booking shown on the profile
• Medical degree from Sylhet Mag Osmani Medical College

Education & Training

Dr. Chowdhury’s education and training include medical school and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

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 listed in the provided profile

Illinois Medical License: Active through 2026

Iowa Medical License: Active through 2023

New York Medical License: Active through 2014

Michigan Medical License: Active through 2004

Medical Conditions Treated

As a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, Dr. Chowdhury may treat conditions that affect movement, function, pain, strength, and recovery. His profile specifically highlights arthritis as an area of experience.

Common conditions treated may include:

• Arthritis
• Joint pain
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Muscle pain
• Nerve-related pain
• Mobility problems
• Soft tissue injuries
• Sports or work-related injuries
• Stroke-related weakness or disability
• Recovery after injury or hospitalization
• Chronic pain conditions
• Balance and walking difficulties
• Functional limitations after illness
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation needs

Medical Procedures Performed

Physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors usually focus on non-surgical care, functional evaluation, rehabilitation planning, and pain or mobility management. Dr. Chowdhury may coordinate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, primary care doctors, neurologists, orthopedic specialists, and other providers when needed.

Common procedures and treatments may include:

• Physical medicine consultation
• Rehabilitation evaluation
• Musculoskeletal examination
• Arthritis-related functional assessment
• Pain and mobility evaluation
• Therapy planning
• Medication management for rehabilitation needs
• Review of imaging or diagnostic results
• Functional recovery planning
• Post-hospital rehabilitation follow-up
• Referral to physical therapy
• Referral to occupational therapy
• Assistive device recommendations when needed
• Long-term recovery monitoring

Services Offered

Dr. Chowdhury provides physical medicine and rehabilitation services for patients who need help improving function, movement, strength, independence, and daily comfort. His care may include evaluating symptoms, identifying physical limitations, creating rehabilitation plans, managing pain, and coordinating therapy services.

Services may include:

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation visits
• Arthritis care and functional support
• Pain management guidance
• Muscle, joint, and nerve-related evaluation
• Mobility and balance assessment
• Injury recovery planning
• Post-hospital rehabilitation care
• Physical therapy coordination
• Occupational therapy coordination
• Functional improvement planning
• Medication review when needed
• Recovery support after illness or injury
• Patient education about movement, safety, and rehabilitation goals
• Coordination with hospitals and specialists

Patients should contact the office directly to confirm current services, appointment availability, telehealth options, referral requirements, and insurance participation.

Accepted Insurances

The provided profile lists the following accepted insurance plans:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• CMS Medicare
• Elevance
• HCSC
• Humana
• Molina
• United Healthcare
• Medicare
• Medicaid

Accepted plan types listed include:

• EPO
• HMO
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• POS
• PPO

Patients should confirm coverage directly with the doctor’s office and insurance provider before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 2500 W Higgins Rd, Suite 1165, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Practice Name: Post-Acute Physicians of Iowa, PLLC

Phone: (847) 289-5727

Location 2
No second office location is listed in the provided profile.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Chowdhury is affiliated with:

• 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, Elgin, IL
• Saint Joseph Medical Center-Joliet, Joliet, IL
• Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital, Chicago, IL