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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I'm so thankful for his honesty. He told me up front what to expect after surgery and recovery time takes up to a year. He admitted I would have a lot of pain after surgery but will lessen with time and it has.
May-2025
Dr. Chutkan is excellent. Would recommend for any neck cervical surgery!
Apr-2025
Dr Chutkan is amazing. He did my back revision surgery and he did amazing!!!
Apr-2025
He truly cares.
Apr-2025
Great Doctor
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Apr-2025
He came in for 2 min. asked how I was doing. I told him that I was still in a lot of pain. He asked if I was working with a pain specialist and I told him I was and he asked who it was and was it helping. I told him that no it wasn’t, not completely. He just told me that it was going to take a lot more time. That was it.
Apr-2025
He listened and answered my questions. He has helped speed this along with for me.
Apr-2025
Very kind explained everything
Apr-2025
The difference in my once twisted now straight spine is a miracle! Dr. Chutkan is a visionary in reconstructive spine surgery- I am forever grateful for getting my life back, I am no longer suffering from chronic back pain!
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).
I'm so thankful for his honesty. He told me up front what to expect after surgery and recovery time takes up to a year. He admitted I would have a lot of pain after surgery but will lessen with time and it has.
Dr. Chutkan is excellent. Would recommend for any neck cervical surgery!
Dr Chutkan is amazing. He did my back revision surgery and he did amazing!!!
He truly cares.
Great Doctor 👍
He came in for 2 min. asked how I was doing. I told him that I was still in a lot of pain. He asked if I was working with a pain specialist and I told him I was and he asked who it was and was it helping. I told him that no it wasn’t, not completely. He just told me that it was going to take a lot more time. That was it.
He listened and answered my questions. He has helped speed this along with for me.
Very kind explained everything
The difference in my once twisted now straight spine is a miracle! Dr. Chutkan is a visionary in reconstructive spine surgery- I am forever grateful for getting my life back, I am no longer suffering from chronic back pain!
Great doctor/surgeon.