Dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialists Dr. Chris Koutures and Dr. Ashika Sharma offer an individualized approach to general pediatric and sports medicine care that enhances the health and knowledge of patients and their families in Orange County, California. Dr. Koutures and Dr. Sharma offer up advice on injury prevention, athlete nutrition, and what to do when concussions are suspected.
We're here for you. From diarrhea to vomiting, fever to ear infections, know what to do by referencing our Pediatric Concerns guide and to know when to call ActiveKidMD. Koutures is an exemplary physician who has an extraordinary ability to relate to all of his patients.
We're here for you. From diarrhea to vomiting, fever to ear infections, know what to do by referencing our Pediatric Concerns guide and to know when to call ActiveKidMD. Koutures is an exemplary physician who has an extraordinary ability to relate to all of his patients.
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Dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialists Dr. Chris Koutures and Dr. Ashika Sharma offer an individualized approach to general pediatric and sports medicine care that enhances the health and knowledge of patients and their families in Orange County, California. Dr. Koutures grew up in Irvine, CA, and attended Irvine High School before earning a B.S. in Kinesiology at UCLA.
We welcome emails about our practice as well as general pediatric and sports medicine questions, but please realize that we do not intend nor attempt to diagnose or treat medical conditions via email. Email in general, and specifically this email form in particular, is not private, is not secure, and is not HIPPA compliant.
ActiveKidMD believes in the importance of vaccines for preventing both individual and community-based diseases. Complete the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended vaccination schedule for birth thru 18 months by the 2nd birthday. Complete the CDC recommended vaccination schedule for age 4-6 years by school-entry (transitional or full kindergarten).
Listed below are informative blog posts with practical discussions of common sport-related concussion symptoms and concerns with helpful treatment recommendations. Concussions do not necessarily require being hit in the head or getting knocked out. The full definition of a concussion is any fall, blow, or trauma that causes physical, emotional, or mental changes with or without loss of consciousness.
We enjoy seeing patients from birth through 22 years of age for any medical and and sports medicine concerns. Dr. Koutures will see patients older than 22 years of age for sports medicine, fitness, or exercise-related issues. Pediatric sports medicine specialists have unique training and experience that foster in-depth and personalized care of many types of sport and exercise-related musculoskeletal (bone and joint) and medical issues.
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Alex Rauber
Jan 26, 2021
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Dr Koutures has been an amazing physician for Alex’s childhood. From normal pediatric visits to sports injuries as he’s gotten older, Dr Koutures has been available, knowledgeable and genuinely interested in Alex’s well being. We are so lucky to have this world class physician available locally. Thank you Dr Koutures for everything!!!
Elizabeth Mascarena
Dec 26, 2019
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Sue Sumner
Dec 31, 2017
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Dr. Koutures was recommended to our family from our pediatrician AND a neighbor friend for a concussion. I must say that I wish that EVERY doctor, no matter the field or specialty, would be as thoughtful, caring and thorough as Dr Koutures. The manner in which he CARES about the patient and his follow through are unlike any doctor I've ever experienced. He's knowledgeable, he will respond promptly AND if there is every something you are worried about, he will even return a call on a Sunday. My daughter's concussion, along with broken nose, is going to be a lengthy journey. I firmly believe in his
Tammy M.
Oct 28, 2017
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Dr Koutures recently diagnosed our daughter, a cross country athlete, with a stress reaction in her leg. We couldn't be more grateful to our pediatrician for referring us to Dr. Koutures. It has been the most amazing medical experience my husband and I have ever witnessed. He has contacted us in the evening on weekends and basically whenever we need him in regard to her care. We feel like she is in great hands with Dr. Koutures and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need.
