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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Great Dr.
(4 days 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.
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very understanding and helpful.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent communicator, top notch in recommendations, solutions and follow ups. Highly recommended.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Wonderful doctor in surgeon.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very knowledgeable and professional.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very through, explain everything from start to finish. Thank you
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
I'm extremely pleased with the results of my lower back surgery. I completely trust the Core Institute.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great Surgeon
Great bedside manners
Explains everything very well
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
. Dr. Chutkan. Listened. Understood my issues. Ordered appropriate treatment pending surgery to help relieve pain. . Professional.
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).
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.
Very understanding and helpful.
Excellent communicator, top notch in recommendations, solutions and follow ups. Highly recommended.
Wonderful doctor in surgeon.
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Very through, explain everything from start to finish. Thank you
I'm extremely pleased with the results of my lower back surgery. I completely trust the Core Institute.
Great Surgeon Great bedside manners Explains everything very well
. Dr. Chutkan. Listened. Understood my issues. Ordered appropriate treatment pending surgery to help relieve pain. . Professional.