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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He has a wonderful calm demeanor. Very well explains what he will be doing. Discussed all my concerns.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Great Doctor
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Appreciate Doctor Norman Chutkan going over possible surgery if current treatments are not working, thanks for going over next steps on possible surgery discussions set for January 7, 2027
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. was very nice and understanding i felt he was listening to my concerns. He was informative and I appreciate him.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
I had back surgery with Dr Chutkan is April…and I am so very grateful for the surgery it gave me back my life…I no longer have sciatic pain, no longer have a giant curvature to my spine… I still have recovery to go through,.. a good kind of recovery! Dr Chutkan I am so grateful for the success of my surgery! Thank you so much!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
It was great seeing Dr. Chutkan for my three month check up after my surgery. What a great surgeon and just a downright decent guy to talk to.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great Doctor
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
First visit with Dr Chutkan. Very attentive, knowledgeable and articulate. I definitely recommend him and his staff. Staff members are respectful and very helpful
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional great surgeon great doctor
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Surgery went very well. Went over surgery with me. Spoke with my husband after.
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).
He has a wonderful calm demeanor. Very well explains what he will be doing. Discussed all my concerns.
Great Doctor
Appreciate Doctor Norman Chutkan going over possible surgery if current treatments are not working, thanks for going over next steps on possible surgery discussions set for January 7, 2027
Dr. was very nice and understanding i felt he was listening to my concerns. He was informative and I appreciate him.
I had back surgery with Dr Chutkan is April…and I am so very grateful for the surgery it gave me back my life…I no longer have sciatic pain, no longer have a giant curvature to my spine… I still have recovery to go through,.. a good kind of recovery! Dr Chutkan I am so grateful for the success of my surgery! Thank you so much!
It was great seeing Dr. Chutkan for my three month check up after my surgery. What a great surgeon and just a downright decent guy to talk to.
Great Doctor
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.