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Dr. Steven Schutzer, MD

Dr. Steven Schutzer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Schutzer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bloomfield, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 68 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (68 reviews)

Practice

35 Jolley Dr Ste 301 Bloomfield, CT 06002
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Schutzer is affiliated with Hartford Hospital Hartford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schutzer specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Schutzer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schutzer

4.7
68 ratings, 51 with a written review
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Thankful to Dr. Schutzer and his staff.
My experience with Dr. Schutzer and his staff was very good. Everyone was kind, helpful, patient, and always ready to with suggestions to every question I had. Dr. Schutzer replaced both of my hips, and I'm thankful to have had his expertise to get me back on my feet.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2023
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One of the best doctors we have ever had!
Dr. Schutzer is one of the best doctors! He has replaced both of my hips and one of my husbands and can't recommend him enough! He is not only a GREAT doctor and surgeon, but he is one of the kindest, most caring men that we know. We have been extremely happy with his care for us!
What went well
  • 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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Susan – Dec 19, 2022
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He has replaced both of my hips and one knee! He is the best surgeon and also the most compassionate!
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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Karen Budd – Nov 22, 2022
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Both Knees Totally Replaced
Dr. Schutzer did an amazing job on both of my knees as I now have can play golf, tennis and anything else I want to do pain-free. It wasn’t an easy process but I listened to his instructions during recovery and followed the Force app and I couldn’t be happier. Dr. Schutzer is the BEST at what he does and is a very nice person who cares about his patients. He helped give me my life back.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Timothy Linnartz – Oct 03, 2022
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Dr. Schutzer
I am so much better off after my knee replacement. Last year every step was painful. Today I have no pain at all. I'm sure this is due largely to Dr.Schutzer's surgical skills.
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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Tom Regan – Jun 19, 2022
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Dr. Schutzer replaced both of my knees in the past and now a hip in February. He is an excellent surgeon who explained every detail of each surgery and answered all my questions. I am now pain free. I highly recommend Dr. Schutzer.
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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Katherine Boyle – May 18, 2022
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Caring, expert care from Dr Schutzer and Sharon Hull APRN
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2022
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Dr. Steven Schutzer and Sharon Hull (APRN) are both very compassionate and skilled in what they do. My Dad had right hip surgery in May 2021. He's recovering very well at 90 years old and he's 100% pain free. Dr. Schutzer performed the same right hip surgery for me back in 2016. Both Dad and I have experienced excellent results and we're now both pain free. Dr. Schutzer is very patient and thorough before, during and after surgery. His bedside manner is excellent. He is a skilled surgeon who really knows his business. Sharon is great also, her medical knowledge along with her post surgery follow-up goes above and beyond. I highly recommend both Dr. Schutzer and Sharon. Steve D.
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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Aug 10, 2021
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Dr. Schutzer is a skilled surgeon who provides accurate diagnoses and keeping the patient's needs and concerns in mind. He listens, is compassionate, personable, and does not rush the patient either at office visits or into surgery. The partial knee replacement surgery he performed on me resulted in an excellent outcome, minimal post-surgical pain and a short rehab at home 2 weeks after which I was walking 1/2 mile and up and down stairs pain free. My daughter previously had the same experience with Dr. Schutzer for her hip replacement. We commend too his APRN, Sharon Hull, who assists in surgery and an angel in the office as well!
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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Charlie – Aug 02, 2021
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A superb doctor. Fine technician, fine communicator, great staff. He's replaced two hips for my daughter and one for my sister, and now a knee for me. We all love him.
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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Geoffrey Drury – Jul 19, 2021
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Dr. Schutzer listened to my knee pain complaints very patiently. He was very supportive of doing surgery (knee replacement) on my left knee. I am very pleased with the results. I have no pain in that knee and it is now stronger than before 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
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Barbara Unwin – May 19, 2021
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I cannot recommend Dr. Schutzer and his team highly enough. They combine a high degree of skill with compassion and a willingness to spend as much as time as needed for the patient to feel confident in the care received. The surgical follow up was very helpful and response to phone calls was prompt. I have already recommended Dr. Schutzer to two others. At times Kiana can be brusque on the phone but she is always professional and responsive to patient needs. When the time comes to replace my other hip, I will definitely return.
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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Apr 07, 2021
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Total knee replacement/June 2020. results are much better than I would’ve imagined. To live without pain in every endeavor is a wonderful blessing. My wife and I and two dogs climbed Mt. Sunapee in the late fall of 2020. Very Grateful to Dr. Schutzer and his team and facilities for making something so incredible as this operation seem so simple.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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John Lynch – Apr 01, 2021
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Very caring and compassionate. Very good with patient follow up. Performed a minor miracle with my hips, since they were in such bad shape.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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LouAnn Ibets – Feb 14, 2021
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Dr. Schutzer, Sharon Hull, remainder of his staff and the entire OAH team @ St. Francis Hospital = THE BEST! I had my left hip replacement in early Oct 2020. I could not be happier with the results from pre-op to post-op exercises, etc. I was a little apprehensive with the surgery, but now looking forward to getting the other hip done in the near future. I can't say enough about his bed side manner and the telephone call the day before surgery to check up on how I was doing was totally unexpected, but appreciated! I would absolutely recommend Dr. Schutzer and his team without question.
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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Dino M – Jan 07, 2021
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Dr. Schutzer performed a total knee replacement on my right knee. My experience far exceeded my expectations. He and his team worked in perfect unison from beginning to end. The end result was a fully operational knee that works much better than before the procedure... Bravo, thanks for all the you do!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Albert Cormier – Oct 28, 2020
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Dr. Schutzer is an exceptional surgeon. He replaced my left hip 7 years go and my right hip just recently. The procedures was again, flawless. He makes you feel like you are his only patient I cannot say enough about his mannerism let alone his expertise. His team is great too!
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
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Nancy M – Oct 22, 2020
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I had my right hip replaced three months ago. From the moment I walked into his office I was at ease. (Dr. Schutzer operated on my son 15 years previous and remembered.) He explained everything and took the time to answer any questions I had. The morning of surgery he came in, asked if I had questions, and was very apologetic when my surgery was delayed (less than an hour) due to an emergency. Dr. Schutzer has a fabulous, warm bedside manner - while remaining very professional. I stayed overnight and the relief of pain was instant. Very easy surgery to recover from. Can't wait to have the other side done!
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
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Maureen Ellen – Oct 19, 2020
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Left hip replacement completed 3 months ago. Recovery went as described in the pre-op information. Any and all questions/concerns were responded to professionally and quickly via a messaging application made available to patients. This app also provided videos regarding pre and post op exercises. Walking and exercises were the only therapy recommended and it worked great. I am 61 years old. My activities were greatly limited and I was always in a varied level of pain before surgery. Now I am virtually pain free in the hip area and can walk until fatigue (not pain) hits. Pain used to limit my walking to about 10 minutes max. I don’t normally complete reviews but I would recommend Dr Schutzer and his team without any reservations.
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
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Oct 17, 2020
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Dr. Shutzer was always professional and just a great Doctor! My hip surgery went flawlessly and I’m very satisfied .
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
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Michael Forcucci – Sep 23, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

As a physician, I strive to provide excellent, compassionate care, working with my patients to achieve 'Best Care for a Lifetime'
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Harvard University Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Connecticut Health Center

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Strong Memorial Hospital Of The University Of Rochester

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopedic Association, Member

Locations

Practice

Advanced Orthopedics New England35 Jolley Dr Ste 301 Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Practice

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford PC345 Western Blvd Glastonbury, CT 06033
2

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Orthopedic Associates of Hartford PC499 Farmington Ave Ste 300 Farmington, CT 06032
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Practice

4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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