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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Very helpful and friendly
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very good explanation of his findings and plans
(1 week ago)
May-2026
I Very disappointed. I Would not recommend him as an orthopedic doctor. I went in as a follow up from my hospital stay. I would think CORE could do MUCH better at hiring their Doctors.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
He is a great surgeon
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very trusting and caring
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Friendly and helpful
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I was comfortable and in trusting excellent hands for surgery on C5 & C6
Anterior Neck Fusion
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very f very friendly excellent bedside manner made this procedure so easy to do I will be recommending him to many friends and family
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).
Very helpful and friendly
Very good explanation of his findings and plans
I Very disappointed. I Would not recommend him as an orthopedic doctor. I went in as a follow up from my hospital stay. I would think CORE could do MUCH better at hiring their Doctors.
He is a great surgeon
Very trusting and caring
Friendly and helpful
I was comfortable and in trusting excellent hands for surgery on C5 & C6 Anterior Neck Fusion
Very f very friendly excellent bedside manner made this procedure so easy to do I will be recommending him to many friends and family
He's taking good care of me.
Very thorough. I’m satisfied with today’s visit.