About
Marissa Cohler, MD, is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician dedicated to helping patients restore function, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life after illness or injury. She earned her medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and completed residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Cohler also holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University, graduating magna cum laude.
Dr. Cohler has served as an attending physician at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital in Chicago, where she worked with individuals facing complex rehabilitation needs. Her scholarly work includes co-authorship on peer-reviewed articles in PM&R that address rehabilitation-related complications and musculoskeletal and sports-focused topics, reflecting a commitment to evidence-based care.
As a physiatrist, Dr. Cohler emphasizes individualized treatment planning and a practical, patient-centered approach, often coordinating care with therapists and other specialists to support safe return to daily activities, work, and recreation.