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Dr. Steven Dutcher, DO

Dr. Steven Dutcher, DO

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Dutcher, DO is a neurosurgeon in Jupiter, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Central del Este in 1985. He is affiliated with HCA Florida JFK Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 62 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (62 reviews)

Dr. Dutcher is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Dutcher specializes in the areas of Neurosurgery & Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Dutcher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dutcher

3.9
62 ratings, 21 with a written review
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Great dr. Takes time to listen to your problems and gets you help that you need
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Edward barth – Nov 13, 2024
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Incompassionate, grunts a lot not helpful
After 4 surgeries and still problems, he and his office were not helpful at all. Thr Jupiter office is disgusting dirty. I wouldn’t let this DO cut my worst enemy, beware.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Bugs – Apr 24, 2024
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My experience was many years ago, but it was definitely a negative one with a very bad outcome. I never felt compelled to review him, but my husband is still dealing with the fallout of that bad outcome and Dr. Dutcher never took responsibility for it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Pat Jablonski – Mar 01, 2024
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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.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Lane Deyoe – Sep 30, 2023
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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.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 15, 2023
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He listened, explained, quickly got me in to repair two fractures.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rebecca Thornton – Apr 22, 2023
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VERY EXPERIENCED SPINE SURGEON-BEST IN S.FL PERIOD
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.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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J.W. – Nov 29, 2022
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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!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shirley Ressler – Sep 03, 2022
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NEVER!!!!
Terrible!!! I called 5 times and never received a response. I was in terrible pain and no one cared. I finally went int o the office and the receptionist said she would call back for an appointment. No such luck. This is DISGRACEFUL!! DR DUTCHER said to come back after four weeksfor a follow up after my Physical Therapy. Since then no one has responded. I will find a new doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Terri Vogel – Apr 28, 2022
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Very nice. Took time to listen to the patient. Good experience.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Alexandra Webster – Mar 29, 2021
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Excellent Surgeon Always available and very attentive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mary B – Mar 08, 2021
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Dr. Dutcher is hands down the best neuro surgeon! He is very knowledgeable, patient and a true gentleman. He takes the time to listen and also explain in a very detailed way so that our family knew what to expect overtime with my mom’s recovery. My 82 year old mother walks upright again and no painkillers needed. I am so very thankful for his outstanding service and expertise. He has a very supportive and helpful staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Sheree Saleeby – Nov 11, 2020
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Dr. Dutcher is an excellent doctor that takes time carefully reviewing my MRIs, Xrays, and other reports. He also listens and provides the best recommendations on how I can get better. Thank you, Dr. Dutcher!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Michelle Del Rey – Jan 22, 2020
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I visited with Dr Dutcher on two occasions, for the same issue, which is serious back pain. While this doctor would like to perform surgeries (that's what surgeons do, they cut), he also understands, and explains other options. He has a conservative approach, and is not just going straight for you wallet. This man has class, and I would recommend him above every other neurosurgeon I have seen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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This Doctor Has Class – Sep 18, 2019
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His office staff was so rude on the phone that I declined to make an appointment. Even the voice mail message for new patients was rude. My regular doctor didn't want to send me for an MRI until I was examined by a specialist, but Dr. Dutcher's office wouldn't book an appointment for me until after I had an MRI. My insurance didn't pay for the MRI.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Pam-West Palm Beach – Jul 27, 2019
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Dr. Dutcher. I came to your office after emergency room visit. My spinal fluid sac was leaking very bad and you have one person in particular who took it upon herself to not get me in to see you. My life depended on this and if meningitis would have sit in I could be dead plus others sense it would have been bacterial meningitis and the CDC would have to have been called. May God have mercy on you - how many other patients have been turned away and maybe even died because of this person?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Joseph Willis in West Palm Beach, FL – Oct 29, 2018
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Front office does not care. They refer you to ER rather than having doc see you. I was diagnosed with a large pocket of infected lumbar fluid via MRI (script from ER doc), staff was given info and failed to give me an appt because they said I had an appt scheduled in October (several weeks out). Five days later, not even a call back. Called a different surgeon on Friday and immediately got an appt. and now moving forward to schedule lumbar fluid drain. An untreated infection is dangerous.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Unhappy patient in West palm beach, FL – Sep 05, 2018
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He is the best at what he does. My husband, after 12 surgeries (not all done by him) he put my husband back together again., making all screws and rods align from previous surgeries.. He pulled it all out and did just two rods and 10 or 12 screws. My man is now standing straight and feeling good! Thank you dr. Dutcher!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
16 others found this helpful
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Pam in Haverhill, FL – Aug 23, 2017
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Dr. Dutcher is an outstanding neurosurgeon. I had no discs left in my spine and had horrendous pain from sciatica. I could not stand, walk, sit or sleep without pain. The day after my surgery, I was discharged and walking with no pain at all.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Boynton Beach, FL – Jun 16, 2017
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He cared.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Gomez in Lake Worth, FL – Mar 07, 2017
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Extensive training puts neurosurgeons in a league of their own. The physicians at Palm Beach Neurosurgery are leaders in incorporating new technologies into the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients. We are committed to giving personal attent
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine-wichita|university Of California San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
  • Universidad Central Del Este

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Dutcher is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

      5301 S Congress Ave
      Atlantis, FL 33462
      Recipient of 37
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      72%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      12% lower than the national average

      64%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      12% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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