Norman Chutkan, M.D.

Very professional and compassionate

thank God for dr chutkan and staff best care

I understood what he was telling me. So thankful I did not need surgery.

After having met him, I have confidence with him moving forward

Dr. Chutkan has an awesome bedside manner and I absolutely recommend him to anyone who is facing spinal surgery. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Chutkan and The Core Institute.

Very knowledgeable easy to talk to got right to the point definitely will be back

Was very good and his student was very helpful.

Love this Dr

Very knowledgeable

Very professional able to answer all of my question. Took the time to fully explain everything.

Dr Chutkan was patient will I asked questions and was very helpful when we discussed my scoliosis and my options. He was kind, optimistic, and had a great attitude about my situation and my care.

Dr Chutkan seems to care. I’m so glad he has treaterme with with kindness. I truly thank him and grateful.

My surgery was unsuccessful on my lower back. I don’t know if it was the doctor or if it was my back. I have to say that Dr. Chutkan Was very kind, but nothing really helped my back. I was very disappointed.

He was informative and upfront and staff was very professional knowledgeable and timely

I unfortunately am VERY frustrated with trying to get proper care for my lower back issue. It appears that some of your staff are sensitive to my level of frustration with your office methods so I was notified by Dr Chutkan that you deal with a broken health system too so I should be more "gentle" with my approach. I will do my best to be respectful of all your staff in the future.

Wow! What a great doctor. I was impressed by Dr Chutkans bedside manner. He was pleasant, informative and to the point. I wish all doctors were like Dr Chutkan. And he's very funny too!

Great job so far on my lower back fusion

Very impressed

Was happy but not empress by the outcome. He can’t help me, I feel like l am past from Dr to Dr and no good results.

Great

Unhelpful with diagnosis or treatment. Came in with his conclusion without examination or discussion.

Dr Churkan was attentive, and he listened. He was not trying to push surgery, and he recommended other treatment options. I appreciated the consultation

Dr. Chutkan was knowledgeable and most helpful in describing procedures of Surgery.

He explained everything to me and took his time! He was not in a rush and made me feel comfortable!

He is so great.

Excellent doctor and human being.

Dr. Chutkan, takes the time to completely explain the events that his patients are experiencing. A rarity, I am truly impressed with Dr. Chutkan one of the finest physicians I have known.

Very professional and informative

Waited hour to see. No respect for time

Great doctor friendly goes over everything would highly recommend

Dr. Chutkan is a very knowledgeable orthopedic/spine surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a awesome spine surgeon.

He was very professional, and answered each of my questions patiently.

Very cheerful works with patient to achieve the best possible results

Friendly and very informative

Excellent!!!

Dr chutkan performed my spinal fusion.Dr Chutkan is no nonsense but I loved it.He told me what I needed and how he was going to do it.So far no surprises! I highly recommend dr chutkan!!!

He gave me options and described all surgeries, pros and cons. He answered all my questions.

He is a very honest and respectful.

The surgery went without any issues. Dr. Chutkan and staff were professional about all aspects

No nonsense discussion of needs.

Easy to talk to great appoint.

Dr Chutkan did major back surgery on me and I thought my life as I knew it was over. 8 months after surgery I was back to doing everything I did before surgery. Jiu-jitsu, snow skiing, freestyle jetskiing and more.

My wait to see the Dr not long. Every one very kind and helpful, Dr Norman considered about my health. Staff was prompt and kind .

Professional and considerate!

Awesome. Such a wonderful surgeon. Indetstaing and gets result

Very pleasant and Informative

None

kind, professional and really helped me with my back pain

First time meeting this doctor. Very patient and understanding and took time to explain everything

The doctor wasnt there due to a flat tire, which is not his fault and I understand. but i was seen by someone else, they told me they don't really know about my issue but i can "try" an injection and see if it works. Can't see Dr Chutkan for 2 months. not very helpful

Excellent Dr., he listens to you and works with you for your care. Excellent!

As the saying goes, "This is not my first rodeo." However, this was my initial appointment with Dr. Chutkan, who was very thorough and answered all of my questions. I did not feel rushed. His team, Caleb and Tyler, were also very attentive, professional, knowledgeable and quite personable.

My questions were not answered by the Dr - he had one solution and no interest in talking about anything else - he basically said it worked before - even though this situation is different

Answered my questions and concerns with authority and complete understanding of my condition

excellent dr and surgeon, highly recomend

First time there just a preliminary visit didn't do much I'll be able to give a better assessment we progress

Was willing to work with me on my orthopedic needs. Appreciated that and therapy was very helpful !

He listened to what I had to say and helped me to make informed decisions.

Excellent communication and treatment.

I didn't see him long but he explained my condition to me a d was pleasant.

He explained everything to me clearly and I thank God for that.

Very open and informative.

Dr Chutkan was thorough and easy to understand

Very pleasant to talk to and interested in my pain

Giving a 5 for doctor. Communication with patient needs to improve. I was surprised to know I had to have X-rays before seeing doctor so the 8 am appointment became close to 9 am before seeing doctor!

Excellent all around.Sore but better.Thanks,Bob

Courteous and worked on, trying to figure out what was causing the pain in My hip., I was disappointed we couldn’t start scheduling my surgery on my lower back and cannot upload x-rays .

I like him because he tells how it is and doesn't sugar coat it. Plus you and joke with him

Very aloof and didn't seem interested or caring.

Excellent communicator. Also loved the “Fellow” working with him…

Even though I am feeling great at this time, Dr. Chutkan took the time to listen to me and will be there for me, if and when my pain returns.

VERY PROFESSIONAL

As much as it can be, it was a good experience. Everyone was very pleasant

He took care of business today, and I appreciate that deeply. He took over from Trisca Mitchell's errors.

He is a wonderful doctor who listens & answers and doesn't rush. No one would touch my back. I was in a wheelchair for 10+ years went to many Dr & he is the only one that said he could fix me! And he did! Thank you Dr Chutkan for taking such good care of me!

He is always so kind, courteous & professional!!!

Dr. Chutkan answers all your questions. Concerned that you understand his explanations. I would recommend him!

great service

Very impressive, kind and caring, I would highly recommend him to anyone

Providers and surgeon never on the same page. Feel unheard. Very disheartening.

The Doctor took time with us , very important. Explained very well and made sure we understood. He took that extra time to be sure of my problem.

Easy to understand, I felt he took the time to help me understand what needed to be done to make me feel better.

I was recommended to Dr chatean, I Hearst he is the Best back specialist

Absolutely no communication skills at all. I felt like I was being treated by a robot and the whole system at CORE was nothing but an assembly line. There was no flexibility in scheduling appointments or talking to the doctor. I had no response on any emails that I sent The whole time I was treated by them I felt like I was totally alone and there was no assistance available for even the smallest questions

easy to talk to, great listener! Very knowledgeable and honest.

Initial meeting was excellent and very informational. I lpok forward to healing under his direction.

He is amazing.

Had a new mri that wasn’t even discussed. They took an x-ray that wasn’t even discussed. I didn’t learn anything that I didn’t already know.

Was a very pleasant experience.

Very thoughtful & professional. I feel comfortable that he knows what is the best option for me & my long term health.

Attentive, caring and concerned for my health and my my well being.

Very direct and clear in explaining things. He answers questions in a way that is easy to understand. Dr. Chutkan is pleasant and personable.

This was the perfect doctor visit.

Awesome Spine Doctor! I lived with pain for 2yr and after my surgery I was pain free. He listens, he explains and he is compassionate. I recommend him highly.

Attentive

Very Professional, friendly and nice to work with.

The best ortho I have ever met! Brilliant! Took me from a wheelchair to hiking!😎 I can't say enough about him!

Dr. chutkan has treated me in a professional manner. and has earned my trust. I find him to be a patient, kind, caring doctor, clearly an expert in his field,

Kind, clear, professional. Recommended.

Was descriptive when consulting about my spine

He made me feel comfortable from the first time I met him.

The reason for my not being able to walk anymore.

Dr. Norman Chutkan confirmed that his own office provided inaccurate medical advice from someone who should not be giving medical advice, resulting in distress and behaving under incorrect assumptions. To clarify, Dr Norman Chutkan advised against surgery, advising that I continue in pain.

Very knowledgeable.direct to the point. With a solution, thanks

Very thorough

Dr. Came in for 5 mins and said their is nothing wrong and he couldn’t do anything for me and My pain will never have a diagnosis. Dr. Provided pain management information after telling him I needed answers first.

Exceptional doctor. Great at explaining your issue & the treatment. My surgery ( cervical spine ) was 8 months ago and I would do it again without hesitation. Excellent results.

I could not ask for a caring, compassionate and knowledgeable Dr.

Could be more through in explaining procedure.

He is an Excellent Specialist ,answered all my questions . gave me advice I need that would benefit my son.

Very impressed with Dr. Chutkan so far. Listens well, and applies common sense to the process. Appreciate his feedback and approach. Would highly recommend so far!

Very thorough, professional, understood the issue I was there for. Scheduled follow up tests and will come up with a game plan to address my pain issue.

Very knowledgeable and experience!

Professional and kind

I am very impressed with Dr. chutkin and I trust him. I don’t trust very many doctors but he is excellent and very thorough. He spends time discussing things with you and answers all your questions. I feel very comfortable with him doing my surgery on my neck and he will be working on my spine and my hip. Very honest and tells it like it is.

Dr. C.. is very professional and he is also very friendly. He knows where to take my case and he doesn't waste time. He gives me options how I would like to proceed.

The whole purpose of going to this appointment was for the steroid injections for my back pain. Instead I was sent home with exercise instructions and told I have to wait for a call…like “take 2 and call me in the morning” type visit…. Just disappointed and still in pain.

Best back dr I have ever had, always informative and helpful

Explained everything thoroughly and answered questions so that my dad understood.

Provided excellent feedback on my condition and a sensible path forward.

Dr C met with me about 6 months ago and we came up with a plan for my neck. I had significant medical issues going on. 3 months ago I had surgery and I fell like the clock has turned back time. My neck has become 30 years younger. It’s amazing, fantastic and overwhelming. I can only hope that this trend will continue.

Very knowledgeable. Explains to you in terms you understand and doesn't rush your appt. A+

Dr Chutkan listens and suggests the next indicated treatment. He's a brilliant surgeon.

Amazing professional, approachable and caring. He saved my mom’s life and we are grateful for that. My mom walks again.

I am 80 so have seen a few doctors and..... he is the man you want

Very helpful and I felt he cared about me as a patient and those who he teaches

This was my 1st appointment with Dr. Chutkan. he is very personable and friendly. He was very interested to find my problem my was in my neck and hands. He was able to refer me to a physical therapist and an electric study of my neck. I rate him highly.

Dr Chutkan is kind, professional and a very excellent surgeon. I am grateful to him for ending so much of the horrible pain I experienced for so long!!! Thanks so very much!!!

Very honest and caring.

Explained everything in a way the patient can understand. Seems very knowledgeable

Upfront and professional. Love the doc.

Dr. Chutkan and he team were prompt and good at explaining to me my options.

Very honest and up front

was professional and listened to all i had to say. i felt comfortable during the pre surgical period, the surgery went very well and the recovery is continuing very well also. i'm thankful i'm in good hands.

Very cordial, professional and competent! Looking forward to having my surgery performed by Dr. Chutkan!

Very attentive

Was very professional and knowledgeable and understanding about my concerns

Best ever who’s I found him years ago.

Great doctor with wonderful bed side manner. Thank you!!

Dr. Chutkan's compassion and professionalism made me feel like there is hope that I might one day be able to do the things I've been able to do all my life

The best doctor I've ever been to! So confident and he has made my life the best!

Always very informative and helpful

VERY THORUGH

Dr Chutkan and his associate Dr White were so kind and caring towards me with the complications I had after my surgery. Spending 23 days in the hospital and seeing them every day showed me a very compassionate side to them. Thank you for your kindness.

Best doctor I have seen. I continually recommend him. I would never see another doctor.

I was impressed with his knowledge and manor.

Decent quickly on a plan.

I don’t know where I would be without Dr. Chutkan. I will forever be grateful.

I had back pain for years seen 4 different doctors had one surgery that made my pain worse. Thanks to doctor Chutkan I can now return to work almost pain free he is a very good listener understands pain and what pain can do to a person I will always be grateful to him for reconstructing my back

Didn’t feel rushed and was a good listener. Has a great plan for me.

He is a very nice person and really does care about his parents ?.

Is exelent

Discussed my upcoming surgery. Provided all the info I needed.

An Exceptional Doctor Chutkan, and with a staff that match! Wow. Thank you

Very pleased the treatment I received from him.

have had some really bad expr. with Dr. some I was apprehensive, but Dr. C was nice and answered my question so that I could understand. I hope tis cont. I need surgery on my back to fix a bad surgery. Time will tell.

Very knowledgeable, patient and helpful.

el mejor siempre alegre

listens to me and makes sure i understand my issues

Dr. Chutkan is a miracle worker! After not being able to walk without assistance for almost one year, I am now walking unassisted again. He would be my top recommendation to anyone considering back surgery.

I was very impressed by the things that he recommended for my back, besides cutting me open. His bedside manner is wonderful and he knows exactly what to do besides " cutting a person " open. I have already recommended him to all my friends and family.

Took the time to answer all my questions, address my concerns And give me confidence for my future. Excellent bedside manner!

I rated Dr. Chutkan with 4 stars and not 5, because I feel he could improve on patient relations such as asking more in-depth questions, rather than relying on patient self-charting and resident inquisition. He seems very reserved, which I can relate to as well. I do, however, respect his surgical skills and he receives 5 stars for his skill & precision. I applaud & respect him for being voted 'Top Doc' for several years in a row! That's an amazing feat! His resident team ('Patel', etc.) seem to be more inquisitive than he. I'm acclimated to physicians that are more apt to dig deeper with their patients, which equates to better Dr/patient relationship. It seemed like the patient is part of a class demo in which the residents are to ask the questions, and the very skilled and prestigious doctor is there in case the resident needs assistance. I hope this review is not harsh.

I think is very professional and I like the way he answer my questions

A waste of my time. Offered no solutions other than surgery.

He was interested in finding a solution for my back pain instead of prescribing more medications. After 2 years in pain management I have had enough.

Dr. Chutkan is not only a gifted surgeon, but he is a compassionate person. I’m very lucky I met him when I did. He changed my life and I’m very thankful.

He doesn't spend much time talking to the patient. He literally was in the room for less than 3 minutes.

Very compassionate and willing to explain everything.

Nice accommodating place make me feel more relax and listen to what my pain was about and instruct me the right way and is a helpful doctor thank you

He was upfront with me that surgery would not be a good option and so appreciated the honesty. He recommended pain management so I will try that next.

I just met the man but he seems to be confident in knowing what he's doing hopefully we get some answers and figure out where my pain is coming from

Dr. Chutkan has been really good at listening to my pains and aches he is so far the best among the doctors that have seen for my back pain. Did I mention very compassionate

As a healthcare professional & a patient I see both sides (patient/dr) of the "healthcare" - I hold them to higher standards. This was my 2nd visit with Dr. Chutkan to discuss surgery. Everyone from reception to Doctors Chutkan and Patel were polite, welcoming and very friendly. Dr. Chutkan and Patel were professional and to the point. Dr. Chutkan was interested in my needs, informed me of my options and then wanted to hear my thoughts and what direction I wanted take. Dr. Patel was friendly and understanding. I left feeling confident in the road ahead. The clinical and nonclinical staff were also friendly, patient, and empathetic. From an "outside looking in" the workflow appears Six Sigma smooth and efficient. The multiple staff "just covering" for lunch or maternity leaves were great; the flow appeared to drive the staff automatically, the electrical medical record was able to retrieve data and images quickly. Really great experience. Next review after my surgery .

A very Good Doctor!!

Spent less than 5 minutes in the room. No exam performed.

Very kind and professional

Excellent, caring doctor.

Took time to listen to me and answered all questions or concerns I had, gave realistic expectations and plan of care going forward.

We are over the moon on our experience that we had with Dr. Chutkan. My 14 year old son went in with a spinal deformity called Scheuermann's kyphosis. He struggled with pain and not being able to do things others his age were able to. We were referred to the Core Institute. After seeing Dr. Chutkan for about eight months, we decided, in the best I treat of my son, that we would surgically correct the deformation. We are 6 weeks post operation and we couldn’t be more thrilled with his correction. He’s pain free and ready to start high school proudly and confidently! Thank you Dr, we appreciate you and all you’ve done so much!❤️❤️

He is a wonderful Doctor. He is the first back Doctor, that I have seen that did not want to cut on my back as soon as he looked at me.

Dr. Chutkan takes the time to discuss the plan with you and makes sure you know next steps.