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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My 1st surgery ever. Was great, didn't feel a thing and very minimal pain since the procedure. Very happy overall plus the minimal pain is subsiding quickly 😊 Would highly recommend Dr. Chutkan 👍
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very good listener, completely engaged with my concerns and medical related questions.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
My only complaint is that my instructions for after surgery weren't very clear, but that could've been the hospital's fault.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Poor enunciation and indifferent to my concerns about possible and previous treatments. And questions were not sufficiently addressed.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Extremely great doctor. Up
Great doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I’m not quite sure yet
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Good surgery.z thank you,
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Seems like he could not wait to get out of the room did not address both x-rays just one and they were of two different parts of my body. This is the second provider I’ve seen here and I’ve been equally disappointed.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great doctor. He restored my life with his expertise. I will be forever grateful.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great Doctor, listens, evaluate and give great advises.
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).
My 1st surgery ever. Was great, didn't feel a thing and very minimal pain since the procedure. Very happy overall plus the minimal pain is subsiding quickly 😊 Would highly recommend Dr. Chutkan 👍
Very good listener, completely engaged with my concerns and medical related questions.
My only complaint is that my instructions for after surgery weren't very clear, but that could've been the hospital's fault.
Poor enunciation and indifferent to my concerns about possible and previous treatments. And questions were not sufficiently addressed.
Extremely great doctor. Up Great doctor
I’m not quite sure yet
Good surgery.z thank you,
Seems like he could not wait to get out of the room did not address both x-rays just one and they were of two different parts of my body. This is the second provider I’ve seen here and I’ve been equally disappointed.
Great doctor. He restored my life with his expertise. I will be forever grateful.
Great Doctor, listens, evaluate and give great advises.