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Dr. Andrew Gutow, MD

Dr. Andrew Gutow, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Andrew Gutow, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gutow has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center-Alta Bates Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (11 reviews)

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795 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Dr. Gutow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gutow

2.7
11 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
27%
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1 star
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Maybe a good surgeon, but not much of a human
Dr. Gutow was an arrogant, patronizing, I-can't-be-bothered-with-you surgeon, and I recommend you find someone else. He may know a lot, but medicine is more than that!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Sep 08, 2024
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Grumpy, Harried, Impatient
He may be a good surgeon--I can't speak to that--but he is not pleasant to interact with. He seemed in a bad mood, told me he didn't have time for one of the conditions I was referred for and scolded me for how it took him 20 min to get up to speed looking at my notes from UCSF (which were available through Care Everywhere). He addressed one of my problems and while it may be that the main problem with my hands does not have good treatment options, the way he presented was brusque, dismissive and discouraging. He's not a doctor you want to hear bad news from because he is not sympathetic or supportive.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Aug 27, 2024
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The local orthopedic doctors sent me to Dr. Gutow as it was a complicated surgery. He did an amazing job. Really appreciated that he took a lot of care with my incision as it was my outer elbow. You cannot even see it!! Very through and took the time to answer all my questions before and after surgery!
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
9 others found this helpful
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Deborah Cypert in Santa Cruz, CA – Aug 09, 2016
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Dr. Andrew Gutow, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gutow has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1990....read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • University Of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

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Unavail795 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(650) 321-4121

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