Biographical summary
Cory G. Couch, M.D., is an Orthopedic Surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He has specialty interest in Hip and Knee Reconstruction as well as Orthopedic Oncology.
His clinical focus includes:
- Revision total knee arthroplasties
- Revision total hip arthroplasties
- Surgical management of Bone and Soft tissue tumors
- Complex oncologic reconstructions around the hip and knee
- Primary total knee arthroplasties
- Primary total hip arthroplasties
- Periprosthetic joint infections
- Periprosthetic fractures
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Couch is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes manuscripts in high-impact scientific journals.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Primary total hip replacements
- Primary total knee replacements
- Revision total hip replacements
- Revision total knee replacements
- Surgical management of bone and soft tissue tumors
- Infected total hip and knee replacements
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip
- Periprosthetic fractures
- Complex tumor reconstruction of the hip and knee
Education
- 2020
Fellow - Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship, Orthopaedic Oncology FellowUniversity of Florida
- 2019
FellowRST Adult Reconstruction - Lower Extremity, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Residency - Medical Sciences, Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentUniversity Of Arkansas
- 2013
MDThe University of Texas Medical Branch
- 2009
BS - Biomedical ScienceTexas A&M University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2023
Clinician of the YearDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic
- 2022
2022 AAHKS Annual Meeting recipient of the Best Poster Award in the Revision Hip Clinical Category for: #92, A61194, Radiographic Accuracy of Detecting Malseated Dual-Mobility Liners Varies Based on Implant DesignAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- 2022
Best Poster Award in the Revision Hip Clinical CategoryAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
- 2022
Best Presentation of the 21st General Meeting of ISOLS 2022International Society of Limb Salvage
- 2022
Frank Stinchfield awardThe Hip Society
- 2018
Resident Teacher AwardUniversity Of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 2018
Student Research Day Scientific Poster WinnerUniversity Of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- 2010
Medical Student Summer Research Program WinnerUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
- 2009
Graduated Magna Cum LaudeTexas A&M University
- 2009
Dive Master CertificationProfessional Association of Diving Instructors
- 2005
Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America
Professional memberships
- 2023 - 2026
MemberAdult Reconstruction Hip Program Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 2023 - present
Fellow MemberAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- 2022 - 2023
MemberNominating Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
- 2021 - present
Honorary MemberACARO
- 2021 - 2022
Committee MemberAAHKS International Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- 2019 - present
MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Publications