Dr. Steven Schutzer was born in The Bronx, New York. He graduated with Honors from Union College and then the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Schutzer was a Lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the United States Navy.
He did his General Surgical training at the University of Rochester and then completed his Orthopedic Residency at the University of Connecticut. He was then a Fellow in Adult Hip and Reconstructive Surgery at the Ma ...
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Patients consistently praise Dr. Steven Schutzer's expertise, attentiveness, and caring demeanor. They feel heard, understood, and confident in his diagnoses and treatment plans. He is lauded for thorough explanations, honesty, and taking the time to address all concerns. The staff is described as kind, professional, courteous, efficient, and attentive. Patients appreciate the convenient location, nice facility, minimal wait times, and prompt, respectful service. Many consider Dr. Schutzer the "best doctor around" and highlight his ability to accurately diagnose issues after years of uncertainty. Overall, patients report positive healthcare experiences and successful recoveries under Dr. Schutzer's care.
Verified Patient Reviews for Steven Schutzer, MD
Dr Schwartzer listened to my concerns. Was very comforting , professional and knowledgeable. Very experienced. Great listener. I was very confident of his diagnosis and suggested treatment
Everyone kind, considerate, attentive and very professional. Dr. Schutzer is a doctor you can trust. He truly cares about the patient. He explains, answers questions as if the patient is the only patient he has - no rush. Yet, he doesn't waste time.
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That was one of the best healthcare experiences I've had. Dr. Schutzer explained what was wrong, what he thought was the treatment…confirmed that with an XRay…treated me…accurately predicted the recovery…super.
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Pleasant and listened to my issues, gave me an order for PT and told me what will need to done if PT doesn't help i.e. MRI.
MD and staff knowledgeable, professional, respectful. Showed concern about my issue.
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Convenient location, nice facility, prompt attention and friendly staff. Dr. Schutzer was great! Listened to all of my concerns and questions. I felt confident in the results when I left the office. BTW the Malibu we have is a Response!
All staff were kind and courteous and explained everything in detail
Dr. Steven Schutzer was born in The Bronx, New York. He graduated with Honors from Union College and then the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Schutzer was a Lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the United States Navy.
He did his General Surgical training at the University of Rochester and then completed his Orthopedic Residency at the University of Connecticut. He was then a Fellow in Adult Hip and Reconstructive Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and entered practice with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford.
Dr. Schutzer is a Founding Member of the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute and served as its Medical Director from 2007–2021. He is currently the Physician Executive for the Trinity Health of New England Orthopedic Service Line overseeing orthopedics at Saint Francis, Saint Mary’s Hospital, and Mercy Medical Center.
Dr. Schutzer is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He serves on the Executive Board of the Connecticut Moving To Value Alliance, the Board of Directors of the Center for Neuro-functional Restoration (CNR), The Connecticut Joint Replacement Surgeons, and dancEnlight (a modern dance company, President of the Board).
In addition to his professional and community activities, Dr. Schutzer has numerous outside interests. He holds a third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. He is an avid fisherman and outdoorsman, enjoys riding motorcycles, working with his tractor, water skiing, playing guitar, and practicing Chinese Calligraphy.
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