Christopher J Couture, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.929412 average rating from 34 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Somersworth, NH
- Lee, NH
- Durham, NH
Dr. Christopher Couture is a sports medicine physician with a background in family medicine. Originally from Burlington, VT, Dr. Couture received his Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering summa cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He then completed medical school and his residency in family medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, before moving to the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa, where he completed a fellowship in sports medicine.
Dr. Couture spent the next five years as the Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Director of the Family Medicine Residency at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, where he taught the next generation of Air Force family physicians essential skills in musculoskeletal and sports medicine. He also served as Team Physician to the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Dr. Couture then served as Director of the Sports Concussion Program at Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics in Exeter. In 2010, he started a novel practice in Merrimack, as part of the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, called Victory Sports Medicine, where he practiced for 10 years. During this time he was team physician for several area high schools and developed a robust service for ultrasound-guided interventional procedures. He also served as Medical Director for Southern NH Rehabilitation Center.
In 2020, Dr. Couture transitioned to Seacoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Wentworth-Douglass to assume the role of Head Team Physician at the University of New Hampshire. He is also the Head Team Physician for the United States Nordic Combined Ski team, providing medical coverage for the team’s World Cup events and monitoring the athletes’ health and well-being. Dr. Couture is certified in family medicine and sports medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, and is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He specializes in the evaluation and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, as well as the full range of non-musculoskeletal sports medicine conditions. He is proficient in the use of ultrasound for musculoskeletal diagnosis and procedures, and is registered in musculoskeletal sonography.
Dr. Couture competed in the USA Triathlon Olympic Distance Age Group National Championships. Subspecialties: Sports Medicine, Family Medicine Certifications: American Board of Family Medicine: Sports Medicine American Board of Family Medicine: Family Medicine
Education & Training
- Fellowship: The University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine - Tulsa***NSCH, Sports Medicine, 2001
- Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Family Practice Program, Family Medicine, 2000
- Internship: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Family Practice Program, Family Medicine, 1998
- Medical Education: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1997
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine
- Sports Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Patient Feedback
4.929412 average rating from 34 reviews
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Excellent knowledgeable service from nice professional people.
2026-06-21
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It was a great experience overall. We identified the issues that were causing concern and they did it through a process that was efficient and very professional. And I was able to have a follow-up treatment which helped with the problem that same day. So very convenient. I actually had had Dr. Couture in a prior office. And when I was searching for new providers, I located him on the seacoast. And it was definitely worth the hour drive to get there in order to have his services. So thank you very much for that.
2026-04-08
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Dr. Couture is excellent.
2026-03-04
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Dr Couture and [redacted] make a great team. They're the best!
2026-01-05
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Thanks
2025-12-12
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Care providers were very knowledgeable, interested, compassionate and helpful!
2025-11-22
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Dr Couture is an amazing Dr. He is always so thorough and helps address the issue correctly in order to help get you back to what you love. In my case running. I have seen him numerous times over the years for various injures and have always had the same experience. His PA is great too!
2025-11-04
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I had an exceptionally good experience with this doctor and the nurse with him. I really enjoyed the visits and I felt like I was very important to them and they were just as important to me and I really enjoyed it and I couldn't wait to come back. I was very excited and I would highly recommend this doctor and the nurse to anybody I can. Thank you.
2025-10-22
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The doctor and his assistant were most courteous and also straight forward. It was reassuring to recognize the professional and also compassionate efforts to enhance my understanding of the issues.
2025-08-28
Accepted Insurance
- Railroad Medicare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- TriCare
- Medicare
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Medicaid NH
- Martin's Point
- Aetna
- WellSense NH
- Prime Health Services
- Community Health Options
- Coventry
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan/PHCS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield ME
- AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
- NH Healthy Families
- Tufts Health Plan
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- WellCare
- United Health Care
- Humana
- Cigna
- Medicaid ME
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
- CorVel Workers Comp