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Christopher S. Cutler, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
In my experience, your digestive health is a vital component of your overall health, comfort, and physical and mental well-being. Whether a patient feels perfectly healthy and visits me for a screening colonoscopy, or has digestive difficulties, as a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist, I apply my extensive experience, training, and expertise—along with the most recent advances in the field to a thoughtful assessment and diagnosis of each individual. We will discuss “conventional” medical approaches and complementary “alternative” approaches to determine the best options for you. In many cases — as in colonoscopy screening — early intervention and treatment can prevent the development of disease.
Gastroenterology is especially rewarding because my patients benefit from my knowledge, experience, and use of the latest research and technology in this quickly-evolving medical specialty. For my patients with digestive disorders, I can prescribe a course of action which provides immediate relief, often restoring patients to symptom-free, normal lives. It is gratifying when, several times each day, patients say to me, “If only I had known the exam (or treatment) would be this easy, I would have made an appointment with you a long time ago.”
Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
Residency: Internal Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Internship: Internal Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
MD: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
BS: Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Hospital Affiliations: Alta View Hospital, Lone Peak Hospital
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However, my overall experience was slightly marred by the supporting staff. Fara, the medical assistant, was rather brusque and seemed to lack the interpersonal skills one would expect in a patient-facing role. It’s disheartening when a visit to an excellent medical professional is overshadowed by subpar interactions with staff. While I understand that everyone has off days, a bit more kindness and professionalism would greatly enhance the overall experience, especially in the context of healthcare.
However, my overall experience was slightly marred by the supporting staff. Fara, the medical assistant, was rather brusque and seemed to lack the interpersonal skills one would expect in a patient-facing role. It’s disheartening when a visit to an excellent medical professional is overshadowed by subpar interactions with staff. While I understand that everyone has off days, a bit more kindness and professionalism would greatly enhance the overall experience, especially in the context of healthcare.