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Dr. Richard Dushuttle, MD

Dr. Richard Dushuttle, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Dushuttle, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Dover, DE and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

240 Beiser Blvd Ste 101 Dover, DE 19904

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Dr. Dushuttle's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dushuttle

3.1
33 ratings, 6 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2025
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His staff is rude and makes mistakes. I had to pay extra unnecessary out of pocket cost for medical equipment that the insurance would have paid for. His nurse wrote the wrong code on the script and gave me the runarounds with no help to correct their error. The durable medical equipment company refused to bill insurance because of their mistake and his nurse/staff refused to correct/rectify the issue. I had to pay the full expensive cost out of pocket for the needed medical equipment. Secondly, he gave me a shot and was supposed to numb the area. However, he sprayed the wrong area and it was extremely painful. In addition, he made false documentation in medical records. Furthermore, he did not render proper care and treatment to his patient. I would not recommend this doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 26, 2022
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Left my husband disabled from a hip replacement
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 19, 2021
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I love Dr. Dushuttle. He has performed surgery on my wrists and is now treating me for a back problem. Dr. Dushuttle has excellent bedside manners and is a very powerful healer. I would recommend Dr. Dushuttle very highly. Dee Workman Salisbury, MD
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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Rev Dee Workman in Salisbury, MD – Nov 06, 2016
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He pushes expensive medicines on you( such as anaesthesia over local numbing) and charges his patients an excruciatingly high late fee. Overall he demands a premium price for basic work.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Mr.Black in Dover, DE – Sep 21, 2016
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Dr. Dushuttle did a tremendous outstanding surgery om my total hip replacement 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Curtis in Dover, DE – Mar 01, 2016
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Dr. Richard Dushuttle, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Dover, DE and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital of...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Capital Orthopaedic Specialists P.A.240 Beiser Blvd Ste 101 Dover, DE 19904
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

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  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital

    8835 Germantown Ave
    Philadelphia, PA 19118
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

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