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Norman Chutkan, M.D.
The CORE Institute
Spine
Phoenix, AZ
4.7
582 Ratings
232 Comments
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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4.7
582 Ratings
232 Comments
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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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).
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Dr. Chutkan is extremely professional, knowledgeable and thorough. Dr. Chutkan has an excellent medical team supporting him at the CORE Institute.
First meeting I was pleased with his knowledge and thoroughness with my situation. His assistant was very nice and all my questions were answered.
I never visited with Norman truckkin. I was seen by someone I don't know and I was told that they couldn't help me after asking why they said I don't know and I left so I never saw this doctor you shall not charge my insurance I've already contacted my insurance and reported the CORE Institute for fraud and misleading a patient do not contact me again
Considerate overview. Nice dialog of my current medical status and what my options might be for future care. Great demeanor and attention from both Dr Chutkan and intern. Highly recommend.
Seems to care more about milking the insurance for the benefits then actually taking care of the patient would rather leave the patient in complete pain and fight with the insurance about getting an injection then help him with the pain
Dr Chutkan was very nice and knew what he was doing!!!!
Liked him the minute I shook his hand! What a kind caring man!
Very informative and has a pleasant demeanor
Dr Chutkan was good. I was quite surprised though when he said surgery was only 50/50 for me. I had met with his PA Meghan twice and she said very confidently that I would be having Level 2 fusion and that it would solve all my problems. So this was a shock.