Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Christopher J Couture
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
Locations
- Mass General Brigham Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic
- 7 Marsh Brook Drive, Suite 100, Somersworth, NH 03878
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- phone: 603-742-2007
- fax: 603-742-6983
- Mass General Brigham Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic
- 65 Calef Highway, Suite 206, Lee, NH 03861
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- phone: 603-742-2007
- fax: 603-749-4605
- Mass General Brigham Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic
- 105 Main Street, Field House, Durham, NH 03824
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- phone: 603-742-2007
- fax: 603-749-4605
Expertise
Education
- 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
- Sports Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2002
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2002
Insurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
- Blue Cross Blue Shield ME
- Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Cigna
- Community Health Options
- CorVel Workers Comp
- Coventry
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Martin's Point
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan/PHCS
- NH Healthy Families
- Prime Health Services
- Railroad Medicare
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- WellCare
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
49 ratings, 23 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr Couture and [redacted] make a great team. They're the best!
- Reviewed on 12/12/2025
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- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Care providers were very knowledgeable, interested, compassionate and helpful!
- Reviewed on 11/4/2025
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!
- Reviewed on 10/22/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
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.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
For my appointment with Dr. Couture, and I'm not sure the title or the position of the person before him, if he was an NP, but [redacted], they both provided excellent and enthusiastic support, and were very patient in answering all of my questions, and I've got nothing but good things to say about them both.
- Reviewed on 5/27/2025
Good bedside manner. I was very nervous and he calmed me down
- Reviewed on 5/24/2025
Very knowledgeable and treated me with respect. I felt like he really listened to what I had to say.
- Reviewed on 5/15/2025
Hi, this is [redacted] Just wanted to say both Dr. Couture and his athletic trainer especially did a really good job. So, thanks.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr. Couture and his team are highly professional and very caring.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Couture was very understanding and patient (especially after I explained I was apprehensive) during my injection. He was very supportive and made be feel comfortable the entire time.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
He listened carefully and treated me with respect and skill. This was my first visit with this provider and he had familiarized himself with my history. I was very pleased with my visit- he is a skilled physician AND a kind person!
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
Yes, Dr. Shot was wonderful. That's what I call him. Best shot I've had and I've had a lot of them. So he was very kind. [redacted] But Dr. Chris is wonderful. I would recommend him to everybody.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr. Couture was excellent in his patient interactions with mecabd his clinical skills.
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
My visit with the provider was excellent! He was very attentive and easy to talk to about any concerns I may have had.
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
Chris was very professional and personable. He got clarification of my symptoms before proceeding. During the procedure he talked through exactly what was happening and put me at ease. After the procedure he made sure I was doing ok.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Very courteous and professional
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
The whole staff and facility are wonderful.
- Reviewed on 4/10/2025
I was treated with respect and courtesy as I always am from this practice
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
What a provider should be.
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
All went well, and I feel better!
- Reviewed on 4/9/2025
knowledgeable polite and informative