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 did exam me at all. Sat on his chair the whole time. I was very disappointed with my visit.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Professional. Knowledgeable, listens intently. Superior Physician. Grateful to have him on my care team.
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Wonderful Doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very polite
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Chutkan and his team at N. Phoenix Core institute are amazing. My surgery and follow on care has improved the quality of my life. Thanks so much!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He said he would find the problem and fix it didn't try to telle there wasn't a problem
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Said he was going to prescribe something for the pain and never did.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He is very easy to talk to and helpful and his addy was great too
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
It's always a good experience.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Dr. Chutkan is extremely professional, knowledgeable and thorough.
Dr. Chutkan has an excellent medical team supporting him at the CORE Institute.
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 did exam me at all. Sat on his chair the whole time. I was very disappointed with my visit.
Professional. Knowledgeable, listens intently. Superior Physician. Grateful to have him on my care team.
Wonderful Doctor
Very polite
Dr Chutkan and his team at N. Phoenix Core institute are amazing. My surgery and follow on care has improved the quality of my life. Thanks so much!
He said he would find the problem and fix it didn't try to telle there wasn't a problem
Said he was going to prescribe something for the pain and never did.
He is very easy to talk to and helpful and his addy was great too
It's always a good experience.
Dr. Chutkan is extremely professional, knowledgeable and thorough. Dr. Chutkan has an excellent medical team supporting him at the CORE Institute.