David John Kuter, MD, DPhil
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4.954585 average rating from 229 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
- Danvers, MA
Dr. David Kuter is Director of Clinical Hematology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and his D. Phil. in Biochemistry while a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, before obtaining his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kuter divides his time between medical education of fellows and medical students, clinical care of patients with a wide range of hematological disorders, and clinical research of thrombopoietic agents. His basic science group was one of the labs that discovered thrombopoietin and his clinical research group carried out seminal studies using thrombopoietic agents in transfusion medicine and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Dr Kuter is recipient of a number of awards, including the Irving London Teaching Award at Harvard Medical School, the Alfred Kranes Teaching Award at the Massachusetts General Hospital, the Douglas Family Foundation Prize for Research (2008 and 2010) at Massachusetts General Hospital, the Jane Green Memorial Prize for Teaching at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and the 2013 Earnest Beutler Award from the American Society of Hematology. He has given over 500 invited lectures in over 50 countries and served as Visiting Professor in Beijing, Sydney, Tokyo, London, Durham, and New Haven. Dr Kuter has authored or co-authored over 300 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals such as The Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine and Blood.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medical Oncology/Hemotology, 1983
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medical Oncology/Hemotology, 1981
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medical Oncology/Hemotology, 1979
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1978
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.954585 average rating from 229 reviews
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Dr. David Kuter is an exceptional hematologist. He took the time to listen carefully, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and explained my complex medical situation in a way that was easy to understand. I never felt rushed, and I left the appointment feeling informed, reassured, and confident in my care. His knowledge, professionalism, and genuine compassion were evident throughout the visit. I am grateful to have such an outstanding physician and highly recommend Dr. Kuter to anyone seeking expert, patient-centered hematology care.
2026-07-07
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DR. Kuter is the best doctor I have ever!! He spends the time with the patients and I have been working with him for 20 years.
2026-07-06
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Dr Kuter is an expert in treating my genetic condition. He is a compassionate Dr who puts his patients at ease.
2026-07-08
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Dr David Kuter is as knowledgeable and experienced and caring and intelligent a hematologist/oncologist/cardiologist/cancer expert as a patient could ever find. Despite his seniority and high position at MGH and his very busy schedule, when he sits down with you as his patient, his entire attention is on you and your problem and getting you the care you need. There is never a sense that he's in a hurry or doesn't have all the time you need. There is no doctor I've worked with over the years that I'd rather have in charge of my care than Dr Kuter.
2026-07-03
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Dr. Kuter is an exceptional physician, very qualified and extremely knowledgeable, goes out of his way to explain things. I would recommend him to anybody. He is just the best of the best.
2026-07-03
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I had an excellent experience with Dr. Kuter and his staff. I highly recommend him and would not hesitate to refer my family and friends to Dr. Kuter and his team.
2026-07-01
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Dr. David Kuter is the best!
2026-06-25
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Dr kuter is very knowledgeable and informs me with everything I need to know I'm very lucky to have him as my doctor
2026-06-24
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Dr. Kuter remains a shinning example of consummate professionalism. Complexity is simplified, implications are explained and possible treatments are offered.
2026-06-24
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Dr. Kuter is amazing. He is intelligent and kind and thorough.
2026-06-23
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Well served by provider
2026-06-20
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Dr. Kuter is the best!
2026-06-22
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Excellent communicator and interpreter of test results. Friendly manor. I have a lot of respect for him.
2026-06-21
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Dr. Kuter is a rockstar! Trustworthy and so intelligent!
2026-06-20
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Everyone very kind and respectful
2026-06-20
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Dr. Kuter was very good.
2026-06-20
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He is very personable and knowledgable regarding ITP.
2026-06-20
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So lucky to know and have Dr Kuter taking care of me. He's the best.
2026-06-10
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Dr Kuter has EXTREME knowledge of blood work results and how one type test can affect another test. . He explains it so it's very understandable to the patient. I feel very confident and safe being treated by him. Also, he always runs on time!
2026-06-09
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Dr.Kuter is really concerned about my health and always patient explains clearly until I understand
2026-06-09
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Dr. Kuter is an amazing Doctor! He is totally knowledgeable about my health issues, and he knows the best way to deal with them. I trust him completely.
2026-06-06
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In my opinion, Dr. Kuter is an empathetic, Insightful and I have to say, very special doctor.... I feel very lucky to be in his care.
2026-06-03
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Dr Kuter clearly explains the tests taken and results He has great understanding of the patient and directs the outcomes clearly for the best understanding
2026-06-03
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I saw Dr. Kuter on [redacted]. I reached out to him and he was able to get me an appointment as soon as possible in less than three days. And he's very, very thorough. He explained my condition. Now I understand my condition better and I know how to handle things. And he did a thorough blood work. H we are still waiting for some of the results. But after talking to him, I am calm and I understand my condition very well and I'm not threatened by anything that happens because of the way he explained it to me. So he is really, really good and I'm glad that I have him as my hematologist.
2026-06-03
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I have been seeing Dr Kuter for many years. He is kind and thorough, and has a delightful sense of humor, which makes me comfortable. On my most recent visit, I casually mentioned that I had a wound on my ankle. He immediately said this condition is a result of the medication I have been taking for many years. He immediately said , " don't worry, I have a a plan B for you (also plans c and d). I knew I was in competent hands. I am so grateful to have such a fine and knowledgeable doctor looking after me!
2026-05-28
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Dr Kuter is the best doctor I've ever been to. he's very knowledgeable about the disease I have.
2026-05-27
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Experience was very good. All went well.
2026-05-26
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I like Dr. Kuter's manner, and the fact he always gives me a thorough explanation of my blood draw results.
2026-05-28
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Great provider,
2026-05-26
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Dr. Kuter is the best. Truly the best specialist doctor I've ever had.
2026-05-24
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Everyone at this office was excellent, especially Dr. Kuter
2026-05-22
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Dr. David Kutter is a renowned hematologist. He takes his time to explain everything clearly , always respectful and professional. We are lucky to be under his care.
2026-05-22
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I have seen Dr. Kuter for over 20 years and have absolutely confidence in the care he oversees. I appreciated his discussing avenues for me to consider which include clinical trials and for introducing me to a colleague overseeing these trials.
2026-05-21
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Dr kuter and his fellow Dr [redacted] were extremely professional and gave me some good recommendations for an operation I will have later this year!
2026-05-16
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Exceptional, very knowledgeable, shared information, thoughtful thorough responses to questions
2026-05-09
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The only doctor that has provided me and my family with comfort and hope.
2026-05-09
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Dr. Kuter is the best
2026-05-04
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Excellent
2026-05-02
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Dr. Kuter is always excellent. We appreciate his knowledge and his wonderfulness. Thank you.
2026-05-01
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Excellent Dr! Thorough, knowledgeable & empathic!
2026-04-09
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Dr.Kuter is the most amazing physician . He is totally patient focused and no detail is overlooked. He inspires confidence in every way and I doubt that there is anyone else like him at MGH. I hope that he doesn't retire because he is not replaceable. I am thankful to be his patient.
2026-04-09
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He saved my life
2026-04-08
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Professional polite courteous
2026-03-30
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This Dr is amazing so happy!
2026-03-25
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Dr David Kuter is my "guardian angel"!
2026-03-25
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I feel that Dr. Kuter, Dr. David Kuter is one of the best doctors I've ever had in my [redacted] years. He's very thorough, very kind, so knowledgeable, knows my history, and makes great recommendations. He's the best.
2026-03-23
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I trust Dr. Kuter with my life. He has saved me many times. He has diagnosed me whenever other people haven't been able to. And he is thorough and charming and absolutely the best doctor that I go to. Bar none.
2026-03-23
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David Kuter is a smart, empathic doctor. I'm grateful that he is my hematologist.
2026-03-19
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Dr. David Kuter is an exceptional physician! Extremely knowledgeable, experienced, attentive, friendly, good sense of humor, thorough, answered all my questions, and explained all the details of my labs as well as his recommendations for my ongoing care in a clear and easy to understand manner. 100% THE BEST!
2026-03-18
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I think that Mass General Hospital, all their patients, people that are there, people that help me, the doctors, everybody is wonderful. I can't say enough all of them. I think they're great and I would recommend that anybody go there. The place is perfect. I thank you very much for your time and your help. Bye-bye.
2026-03-20
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Dr. Kuter is an outstanding provider. I was very happy with my visit.
2026-03-20
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Dr Kuter is a wonderful, thorough, caring provider
2026-03-17
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Dr. Kuter continues to be excellent.
2026-03-12
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Dr. Kuter is a very caring, compassionate doctor and I value his knowledge and experience. He gives me the best care possible, and I am deeply grateful.
2026-03-13
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Have been coming to Dr. Kuter for years. He is very competent and has kept me healthy
2026-03-10
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Dr Kuter is not only a world, renowned ITP specialist, but has a personality as big as his reputation. He is extremely good at what he does, communicates very well, he's timely, professional, and clearly wants the best for each patient. I was very fortunate to find him when I moved back to New England.
2026-02-27
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He is a great doctor. He is a hematologist, but he also discussed my other health conditions, seeing me as a whole patient, not just confining discussion to his specialty.
2026-02-24
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I'm very fortunate to have Dr. Kuter as a member of my MGH team. He is knowledgeable and caring, very easy to talk to and explains everything in terms I can understand.
2026-02-26
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Dr. Kuter is an exceptional physician. He is engaging and knowledgeable. He composes excellent after visit comments. ?
2026-02-23
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Dr. Kuter is very thorough and explains everything in layman's terms to make sure you are understanding exactly what is going on. He is patient and thoughtful and I feel very lucky to have him as my doctor.
2026-02-18
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Efficient, professional
2026-02-18
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Dr Kuter is in a class we all should aspire to and seldom if ever achieve. He reviews my entire health and offers observations and guidance in an extraordinarily insightful and helpful way.
2026-02-18
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I am so grateful for Dr. Kuter's care and assistance and just always being there for me. He is just the absolute best. He has saved my life and he is just a phenomenal doctor in every way. So thank you very much to Dr. Kuter, his staff and to MGH.
2026-02-11
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It was pleasure meeting Dr. Kuter & his staff. I was a bit nervous about my first visit but everyone was so kind and friendly that they put me at ease.
2026-02-07
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I have appreciated being under the care of Dr. Kuter for at least five years. He is professional, so knowledgeable, kind and generous with his time.
2026-02-01
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Dr. Kuter is a brilliant physician who is kind and caring. He listens to his patients and is so knowledgeable. He is able to explain complicated things so clearly. He is thorough in his evaluation and care. I am happy he is my doctor and would highly recommend him.
2026-01-31
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It is my belief that Dr Kuter is phenomenal to his profession. He is very patient extremely knowledgeable on all areas of my health we go through all the tests. He lets me know what to worry about and what not to worry about. I just love this man. This is why I would wait for a month of Sundays to sit down with him and talk with him as opposed to a practitioner. I am very comfortable with and I know whatever questions I give I always get an answer. I understand he brings a true meaning of professionalism to his profession.
2026-01-31
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Dr. Kuter is very thorough, very thoughtful. I never feel rushed and I always feel heard. We don't always agree, but I like our conversations on my care. That's it. I greatly appreciate him. Fantastic doctor.
2026-01-23
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Dr Kuter is the best-in-class, smart and caring doctor I have ever met. We need more doctors like him and hopefully the younger doctors a learning from him all they can before he retires. Dr Kuter is the best of the best!
2026-01-22
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David Kuter is the best doctor anyone could have
2026-01-22
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I can say that Dr. KUTER is a well prepared clinician. He knew my chart thoroughly.
2026-01-19
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Dr. Kuter is hands down the best doctor that I've ever seen in my entire life.
2026-01-16
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Dr Kuter is an exceptional doctor .Medicine needs more doctors like him . Happy to know he teaches .
2026-01-11
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Dr Kuter does a superb job of simplifying complex information.
2026-01-11
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I received positive news about my condition and the success of the medication. The doctor was very pleased with news as we were, me and my husband.
2025-12-30
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Dr. Kuter is one of the few providers that spends most of the visit talking with you and not on the computer. He is always forthcoming about my situation and my care. The blood technicians are always nice. Considering how much blood I get taken out with these visits I don't mind at all spending time with phlebotomist. As busy as this practice is somehow they keep the flow going so well you never feel like you're in a crowded waiting room. I have the utmost respect for Dr. Kuter. He is world renowned, and has worked extensively on research for my blood disorder. We discussed some upcoming new treatments that are very promising. I left the visit feeling very excited about this. I couldn't have a better hematologist.
2025-12-29
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Dr. Kuter has been an amazing provider for the past two years. I am so fortunate.
2025-12-29
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Most knowledgeable and kind
2025-12-24
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It is always-a pleasure when I have an appointment with Dr. Kuter. He explains all of my blood work to me and is a very caring doctor Dr. Kuter ask me questions and wants to know how I'm doing. I found him very thoughtful.
2025-12-24
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Dr Kuter is Personable, thorough with medical details, asks appropriate questions, clarifies info when needed and always caring.
2025-12-22
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It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Kuter. He's wonderful!
2025-12-22
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Dr. Kuter has been keeping me alive and healthy for decades. He is an incomparably excellent clinician and a very kind and caring person. I owe him my life and I am extremely fortunate to be in his care
2025-12-21
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First, the receptionist was amazing. She was sweet, compassionate and engaging. I could tell she was the way she was to help make patience feel better and less nervous. I was so impressed with her and how important she is to the entire patient / medical experience. Second the nurse and fellow were great. I felt at ease and cared for. Dr. Kuter was awesome. Again you could feel his compassion and kindness. I felt cared for and he seemed very knowledgeable and explained things clearly. I am so grateful that MGH makes the entire experience as comfortable as possible. I feel so safe and cared for when I see all the staff.
2025-12-20
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Knowledgeable, empathetic, communicated well.
2025-12-07
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He is a superb doctor
2025-11-30
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Excellent
2025-11-30
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Great
2025-11-27
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The best dr Kuter.
2025-11-27
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The Fellow and Dr Kuter were amazing! They both had read my chart history before I arrived. Both asked many questions regarding my 30 plus years with Gaucher Disease. Both listened to all my questions and gave thoughtful easy to understand answers. I did not feel rushed at all. Everyrhing was explained to me in detail!
2025-11-26
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I very much like Dr Kuter. He is so knowledgeable about what blood tests can tell us. He was extremely through telling me what every blood test he ordered showed. He also made sure I was up to date on all my vaccines. He reassured me his office would be in touch with me to set up my next appointment.
2025-11-17
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Outstanding, supporting and eager to achieve the best results for my health. I am very grateful with what the doctor has done to improve and stabilize my hematological condition and achieve normal readings.
2025-11-16
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Ive been seeing Dr Kuter for over 20 years. He has taken incredibly good care of me (the best!) and always gives me good advice. He also makes me laugh.
2025-11-16
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Dr.Kuter is a great physician. He is a real asset the doctors that practice at your hospital.
2025-11-12
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Dr. Kuter is a very great doctor and I feel most lucky to be his patient.
2025-11-10
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Night and Day care experience then local where I am from (CT). Top notch!
2025-11-01
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Dr. Kuter and his fellow were very attentive to my case and explained things very thoroughly and I left the office feeling confident going forward with my surgery the following week.
2025-10-24
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The receptionist who scheduled appointments is very chatty.
2025-10-15
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Fantastic!
2025-10-08
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Dr kuter is a true gem. Has a tremendous knowledge of lab results and what they mean. He has a calming demeanor.
2025-10-08
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I trust dr Kuter and respect his opinions
2025-10-02
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Excellent as always.
2025-10-01
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My wife and I sat down with Dr. David Kuter ( my care provider) to go over all of my blood test results and to discuss my new medication protocol. He is great at sharing, explaining and educating his patients to become a full fledge participant of my care team. We travel 400 miles twice a year since we relocated to Delaware at the end of 2020 to see the physician we most trust and value to help me live my life to the fullest. With our appreciation for being an amazing team leader to Dr. David Kuter. [redacted]
2025-09-12
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Dr. Kuter is exceptionally personable, professional, and caring, and we always have a wonderful visit with him.
2025-08-20
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Excellent
2025-08-19
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Phlebotomist was great
2025-08-16
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