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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First visit with Dr Chutkan. Very attentive, knowledgeable and articulate. I definitely recommend him and his staff. Staff members are respectful and very helpful
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional great surgeon great doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Surgery went very well. Went over surgery with me. Spoke with my husband after.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Jesus Christ is African American Man! No doubt
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very nice and friendly, puts patient at ease. And did a good job on my neck. Most important to me. Thank you.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
I really appreciate him listening to the issues I have going on right now, and that he is taking the next step to figure out what is going on.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Straight and to the point. Very much a very skilled doctor
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
He's going to fix my neck and.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Chuckan does amazing work. His whole team is excellent.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Love Dr CHUTKAN and his associte surgical team. They are the best.
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).
First visit with Dr Chutkan. Very attentive, knowledgeable and articulate. I definitely recommend him and his staff. Staff members are respectful and very helpful
Very professional great surgeon great doctor
Surgery went very well. Went over surgery with me. Spoke with my husband after.
Jesus Christ is African American Man! No doubt
Very nice and friendly, puts patient at ease. And did a good job on my neck. Most important to me. Thank you.
I really appreciate him listening to the issues I have going on right now, and that he is taking the next step to figure out what is going on.
Straight and to the point. Very much a very skilled doctor
He's going to fix my neck and.
Dr Chuckan does amazing work. His whole team is excellent.
Love Dr CHUTKAN and his associte surgical team. They are the best.