Steven A. Dutcher's Online Review Report Card

I am a physician who was also his patient. No surgery needed or recommended. It is physicians version of insider trading, who to go to and more importantly who not to go to. 5 stars.

Dr. Dutcher has left me with permanent nerve damage. I had a spinal fusion done years ago he told me I would regain the feeling in my left leg within a year. Well it’s been several years and I never regain the feeling my leg is still sleeping you cannot get your records from them, they make it impossible not to mention I have met many other patients that they cannot get their records from him neither and they’ve also have permanent nerve damage

Dr. Dutcher performed a cervical fusion after therapy did not help. I had suffered for 15 years or more and finally went to him for help. I am grateful to him for the kindness he showed me. His calm demeanor relaxed me instantly. He explains options and certainly did not rush to do surgery. I feel like a new person. THANK YOU and to your staff.

I was seeing Dr. Dutcher and dealing with HIS manager Andrea. She called me and asked me to come in an hour early, then they left me to rot for 3 hours so i left. I called a few weeks later as i was now referred to Dr. Catanzo for a different issue. I was told only Andrea could authorize that. I left her messages for three weeks and nothing happened. Finally she answered her phone and absolutely refused to let me see Dr. Catanzo amd insited i can only see Dr. Dutcher. I told her i would absolutely NOT see Dr. DUTCHER SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE OF HER and said i’d go elsewhere. I found a wonderful surgeon who treats me with respect. Elsewhere. Meanwhile today, weeks after, i get a registered letter from Dr. Dutcher saying HE would not see me as i was rude to the staff. Sorry buddy, i fired YOU weeks ago becuse they mistreated ME and you cost your Dr. Catanzo a patient. He tried to “punish” me for daring to stand up to Andrea’s abuse Meanwhile his office and specifically Andrea wasted my time, left me in great pain and refused me an appointment in a time of great need. You should be ashamed of yourselves. You are NOT gods. You get paid a lot of money to care for patients, not to torture them and leave them untreated looking for help elsewhere (thankfully doctors who CARE stepped in and helped me…elsewhere.) Here’s the kicker, not inly did they keep me waiting but would not allow me to use their bathroom because the one for patients was out of order, i was told to knock on doors to find someone willing to let me use theirs. Their neighbor’s office was outraged and told me they did indeed have another staff only bathroom at Dr. Dutchers. Final straw.

He listened, explained, quickly got me in to repair two fractures.

I found Dr. Dutcher to be very personable and very knowledgeable. He spoke gently and explained everything in laymans terms. Office staff was also very personable and accomodating.

DR. STEVEN DUTCHER FIXES OTHER "GREEN" SURGEONS MISTAKES. HE HAS THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION TO FIGURE OUT WHATS WRONG AND THE ABILITY TO FIX IT. HE "SOLVED" MY NECK PAIN WHEN 17 PRIOR DOCTORS/SURGEONS/PAIN MGMT/P.T. COULD NOT PROPERLY DIAGNOSE OR TREAT.

Dr. Dutcher is simply one of the most intelligent astute and focused physicians I have ever met in my life. He uses every opportunity to get you well before surgery and uses surgery only as a last resort. I cannot recommend him more highly. Absolutely outstanding

I was referred to see Dr. Dutcher for my back pain. I called to make an appointment and was instructed by the receptionist to get scans done before making appointment. When I told her I wouldn’t know what scans to order she explained I need to see my PCP. Still, not understanding why I need to see ANOTHER doctor to see a specialist (I don’t have an HMO) I tried to explain how I did the process with my prior doctor (who is no longer in network). Without letting me finish, she pretty much told me “this is the process”. Because society doesn’t allow people much personal time from work, I don’t have the time for ‘unnecessary’ steps, I was trying figure out why the specialist couldn’t see me and order reports based on HIS opinion. Since she felt I was challenging her, she let me know that I was getting an attitude. The doctor may be great but the staff should be a bit more helpful and understanding when dealing with patients who are dealing with excruciating pain. I won’t be going to any of their locations.

I am soo very grateful to have been sent to Dr. Dutcher by my pain management dr., Dr. Deitrick!! I have all the faith in the world in both of these wonderful Drs. and am blessed that Dr. Dutcher has been able to help with the pain in my back. He is stuck with me as well as Dr. Deitrick!