Dr. Norman Chutkan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained, and internationally recognized in orthopedic spine surgery. With more than 15 years of experience, he is an academic orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in complex spinal reconstruction, spine trauma, and spinal deformities.
Dr. Norman Chutkan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained, and internationally recognized in orthopedic spine surgery. With more than 15 years of experience, he is an academic orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in complex spinal reconstruction, spine trauma, and spinal deformities.
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Would highly recommend to anyone needing any help with spine issues and injuries. Was very patient attentive and handled my husbands surgery with professionalism and care.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Personal and professional!!! Great job!!!
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very through in his communication with me on the operation procedure. His team was awesome.
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
He is a great surgeon and his team took very good care of me.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I was seen fairly quick & the assistants were professional
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great Listener.!!!!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
De Chutkan was very caring. I just saw the results my procedure looks great.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
So very nice, explained to us what my options are, he is so intelligent and knows what my best interest is regarding my back surgery. Highly recommend him .
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Great Dr.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Chutkan has maintained a level of caring and professional in engaging with me during appointments.
I'm freshly out of Surgery, with confidence that my receive will help me reach a level of recovery where all proper body functions will heal for a successful outcome.
Dr. Norman Chutkan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained, and internationally recognized in orthopedic spine surgery. With more than 15 years of experience, he is an academic orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in complex spinal reconstruction, spine trauma, and spinal deformities.
Prior to joining The CORE Institute, Dr. Chutkan served as the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Georgia Regents University in Augusta, Georgia. Aforementioned, he was Associate Professor and Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery.
Dr. Chutkan received his fellowship training at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He was subsequently appointed the Co-Director of the spine fellowship program, served as the Residency Program Director, and was as Associate Professor for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Chutkan completed his orthopedic residency and internship at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC where he was awarded the Chairman’s Award for Intern of the Year. He obtained his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and was recognized for various awards including George C. Lane Award, Marie Louise Watkins Prize, Dr. Joseph Leland Johnson Award, and James F. Mitchell Fellowship. Dr. Chutkan earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami.
Dr. Chutkan presents lectures around the world and has authored numerous journal articles and book chapters, as well as edited books on spinal surgery. He is a member of the American Board of Orthopedics Surgery (ABOS), American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), National Medical Association (NMA), American College of Surgeons (ACS), Howard University College of Medicine Alumni Association, University of Miami Alumni Association, AO North America, North American Spine Society (NASS), American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), Georgia Orthopaedic Society and American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA).
Would highly recommend to anyone needing any help with spine issues and injuries. Was very patient attentive and handled my husbands surgery with professionalism and care.
Personal and professional!!! Great job!!!
Very through in his communication with me on the operation procedure. His team was awesome.
He is a great surgeon and his team took very good care of me.
I was seen fairly quick & the assistants were professional
Great Listener.!!!!
De Chutkan was very caring. I just saw the results my procedure looks great.
So very nice, explained to us what my options are, he is so intelligent and knows what my best interest is regarding my back surgery. Highly recommend him .
Great Dr.
Dr Chutkan has maintained a level of caring and professional in engaging with me during appointments. I'm freshly out of Surgery, with confidence that my receive will help me reach a level of recovery where all proper body functions will heal for a successful outcome.