Dr. Daniel Cuttica, DO

Dr. Daniel Cuttica, DO

Foot & Ankle Specialist
398.1 mi · 2922 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042

At a glance

4.83 stars (103 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 40 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Ohio University
Works at The Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center DC
4.83
103 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.1

Recent reviews

Very professional, gave me a much better treatment plan than with a previous doctor. Office was compassionate about needing to break up payments.
Verified patient
Dr Cuttica always makes it easy to consult and ask questions. He takes the time to develop the best solution for the problem and mobilizes all the needed resources to get to the solution. He's the best!

Office location

The Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center DC
398.1 mi · 2922 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA, 22042

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Arthritis
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Broken or dislocated ankle/foot
Arthritis
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Broken or dislocated ankle/foot

More about Dr. Daniel Cuttica, DO

Our practice uses the latest Electronic Health Record technology. In order to serve you better, please provide your INSURANCE NAME, ID #, and Group # when sending your appointment request. After we confirm your appointment- you will receive an ID/Password to our patient web portal to complete your intake forms prior to your arrival. Dr. Daniel J. Cuttica is a board eligible orthopaedic surgeon, with fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery. He has pending medical staff privileges at Inova Fairfax and Fair Oaks Hospitals, Virginia Hospital Center, as well as Woodburn and Fairfax Surgery Centers. Dr. Cuttica was the recipient of the Robert L. Green award, which is awarded annually to the member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics who achieved the highest combined score in the written and oral orthopedic surgery board certification exams. He has also been awarded for his groundbreaking research on MRI evaluation following surgical treatment of cartilage injuries in the ankle. His clinical interests include all aspects of foot and ankle reconstruction, including sports-related foot and ankle disorders, arthroscopy, cartilage disorders and restoration, total ankle replacement, forefoot reconstruction, and diabetic limbs. Dr. Cuttica received his medical degree at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he learned a “whole person” approach to patient care. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Doctors Hospital and Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. This was followed by completion of the prestigious foot and ankle fellowship at the Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center in Columbus, OH, where he had extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle reconstruction, including total ankle replacement.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Ohio University
Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Grant Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Midwestern University (Internship)
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery

Practice

The Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center DC

Affiliation

Virginia Hospital Center

Professional memberships

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Recipient of the Robert L. Green award, which is awarded annually to the member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics who achieved the highest combined score in the written and oral orthopedic surgery board certification exams
Awarded for his groundbreaking research on MRI evaluation following surgical treatment of cartilage injuries in the ankle
Cuttica DJ, Smith WB, Hyer CF, Philbin TM, Berlet GC. Treatment Outcomes in Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibial Plafond. – Accepted for publication in Foot Ankle Int, date TBD
Cuttica DJ, Smith WB, Hyer CF, Philbin TM, Berlet GC. Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Predictors of Outcome. Foot Ankle Int. 2011; 32(11):1045-1051
Cuttica DJ, Shockley DJ, Hyer CF, Berlet GC. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Following Arthroscopic Drilling. Foot Ankle Spec. 2011; 4(5):274-279
Cuttica DJ, DeCarbo WD, Philbin TM. Correction of Rigid Equinovarus Deformity Using a Multiplanar External Fixator. Foot Ankle Int. 2011; 32(5):533-539
DeVries JG, Cuttica DJ, Hyer CF. Cannulated Screw Fixation of Jones Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: A Comparison of Titanium and Stainless Screw Fixation. J Foot Ankle Surg, 2011; 50(2):207-212
Cuttica DJ, Hyer CF. Femoral Head Allograft for Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion Using a Cup and Cone Reamer Technique. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2011; 50(1):126-129
Cuttica DJ, DeVries JG, Hyer CF. Autogenous Bone Graft Harvest Using Reamer Irrigator Aspirator (RIA) Technique for Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2010; 49(6):571-574
Cuttica DJ, Philbin TM. Surgery for Diabetic Foot Infections. Foot and Ankle Clinics. 2010; 15(3):465-476
Sammarco VJ, Cuttica DJ, Sammarco GJ. Lasso Stitch with Peroneal Retinaculoplasty for Repair of Fractured Os Peroneum: A Report of Two Cases. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010; 468(4):1012-1017
Cuttica DJ, DeCarbo W, Smith WB, Berlet GC. New Intramedullary Implant for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis. Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2008; 7(3):203-206
Cuttica DJ, Beebe AC, Kean JR, Klamar JE, Klingele KE. Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures: A Comparison of Flexible versus Rigid Intramedullary Nailing. – Submitted for publication

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1659580298

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
4.13
Bedside manner
4.91
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103 reviews
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Professional, yet personable. I am a new patient and will stay with this doctor while I live in area. Great experience.
I am very glad that I visited Doctor Cuttica! Stuff are nice and quick. Always ready to help you right away.
Verified patient
Needed Xray and other stuff prior to seeing Dr. Cuttica. Everything moved quickly and professionally.
Verified patient
Very approachable, knowledegable, provide options and discusses outcomes if sugeery is done.
Verified patient
He was very knowlegable and talked to me at length about my options to help my bum ankle.
He is very knowledgeable and quite friendly! He genuinely cares about his patients!
Verified patient
Seems experienced and confident. Explained my problem and surgical options well.
Very knowledgeable. Empathetic. Beatufil office. Great stuff. Highly reccomend.
Very knowledgeable in terms of ankle osteochondral defects of the talus.
Verified patient
Great doctor. Always takes the time to listen and explain everything.
He made me feel at ease and I will have him perform the surgery I need.
Verified patient
He is very personable. I don't feel like another file when I come in
Verified patient
Dr was fantastic. Now I know why this place has such good reviews.
Very confident and satisfied with diagnosis and plan for repair.
Verified patient
Thorough and professional--x-rays, exam, and treatment options.
He was knowledgeable, polite, personable, and professional.
Very patient, clear explanations, not condescending.
Very professional, warm, reassuring bedside manner
Verified patient
Very professional, gave me a much better treatment plan than with a previous doctor. Office was compassionate about needing to break up payments.
Verified patient
It went very well. They have EMRs, x-Ray, and PT on site, so he was able to do a full evaluation right away. Only need to add an MRI machine :)
Verified patient
Dr Cuttica always makes it easy to consult and ask questions. He takes the time to develop the best solution for the problem and mobilizes all the needed resources to get to the solution. He's the best!
I visited Dr. Cuttica after having recurring pain from a bunion surgery performed 7 years earlier by another doctor. He was thorough in his exam and gave me options instead of instantly suggesting surgery. After no true relief from the other options, I decided to have the surgery. Dr. Cuttica is how more doctors should be, extremely knowledgeable of the foot and ankle with a very human side and an excellent bedside manner. He was very forthright with his expectations on the surgery which I truly appreciated. Foot surgery is never fun but Dr. Cuttica and his staff were professional and friendly during the entire process. I’ve passed Dr. Cuttica' name to all of my friends and co-workers in need of a great foot doctor!
Verified patient
Was good. Listened and went through options.
Dr. Cuttica is great however the wait time was over 2 hours. The system in place is that a nurse/ intern sees you first and asks you questions regarding your health and reason for coming in. The you have x-rays taken of the site before you see the doctor. This was a little odd to me because depending on the injury, you might not need an x-ray for diagnosis (and they are VERY expensive). But Dr. Cuttica is fantastic.
Great doctor
Verified patient
Very professional, very informative and very attentive. Explained carefully to me my options and asked me if I had other questions. Just overall outstanding.
Verified patient
Daniel Cuttica, DO, was very friendly and informative. He listened to my description of the ankle and foot problems that I have been experiencing. He showed me the x-ray of my foot and ankle and explained his findings as well as what he saw from the MRI which was previously taken. He also discussed treatment options and I appreciate that he wants to try some before going ahead with surgery. The only reason for the four star rating on question 1 is that one visit is a bit premature to recommend without any reservations. I expect that after some more visits, I will recommend him very highly.
I really like Dr Cuttica.
Dr. Cuttica was very knowledgeable about the foot/ankle. He asked many questions about my injury and history of injuries. Dr. Cuttica listened to my answers to his questions and was very caring about my concerns. Dr. Cuttica discussed options such as Physical Therapy and/or surgery if needed. I appreciated the fact that he didn't immediately suggest surgery (as a previous doctor I visited had). Instead, he suggested the least invasive options first and explained surgery would be considered if other options did not work. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing specialized foot/ankle care.
Outstanding. Professional, courteous, state of the art equipment, clean offices, very competent staff, exceptional experience. Wish I had found this office years ago.
Dr. Cuttica was very friendly but go right down to busisness when reviewing my foot xray. He explained things in laymens terms and made me feel comfortable asking questions. I will most definitely return to his office for all my foot and ankly issues.
Dr. Cuttica and the nursing staff were very kind and friendly. They all seemed knowledgeable and were happy to answer any and all of my questions. I feel very safe in the hands of these professionals.
My teenage daughter has had ankle problems since an injury 5 years ago. She has had 2 surgeries and is still having significant pain. On our first visit, Dr. Cuttica was able to explain why she is still having problems in a way that we could clearly understand, and what her treatment options are. He had an x-ray series taken that she had not had before, which assisted in the diagnosis. I thought she'd had every test known to man! :) The wait time was worth it since he wasn't at all rushed with us and made sure all of our questions were answered. He was very easy to talk to. The office staff was friendly and extremely helpful.
Dr. Cuttica was professional, personable, and knowledgeable. I especially liked that he started with the least invasive treatment after diagnosis first. Very easy to talk to as well.
Dr. Cuttica exceeded my expectations. He listened to my point of view about my foot problem and was willing to give physical therapy and other conservative measures a chance to work before recommending surgery. I plan to continue seeing him for all my foot health needs in the future. I have also given my feedback to the physical therapy clinic where I go (Fast Track) and they plan to add Dr. Cuttica to their growing list of professionals that they recommend to clients seeking orthopedic services.
Verified patient
I went to Dr. Cuttica at the recommendation of a friend and she was right - he and his staff are personable, caring, and thorough.
Verified patient
Friendly, yet professional.
Dr. Daniel Cuttica was very attentive and too time to explain the issues and answer any questions that I had. He seems very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.
They need to upgrade, I needed records from a doctor in DC, and they didn't have any suggestions on helping me obtain them.Perhaps they need a form that I could've filled out right there, and it shoulda been faxed between the two offices, to get the necessary records. I don't feel like they put forth enough effort to tryto help me at all. Do I even want my surgery performed by this practice??? I get mad thinking about it, so I'm out!!!
Verified patient
Previous reviews had mentioned an hour wait time, so I came prepared and only waited 10 minutes! Dr. Cuttica and his whole staff was fantastic!
Poor
The only complaint is that the X-ray machine was down which caused me to have to go elsewhere for an X-ray then return to the office for a review. This iinconvenience extended my appointment from what should have only been one hour to over two hours.
Verified patient
Very thorough and professional!
Verified patient
Very personable. Great bed side manner.
I liked him. He was very pleasant and did not rush me through the appointment. Just hope his diagnosis is correct and my heel improves over the next several weeks.
Dr. Cuttica was very friendly and listened to me before making any diagnoses. He was able to identify an ailment that I have had for a very long time and that countless other doctors were unable to accurately diagnose. He did not rush at all and made sure I had the opportunity to ask all of my questions. Definitely recommend him!
Great doctor! Extremely helpful and he took the time to answer all of my questions. The only downfall of the appointment was the wait time.
My actual visit with Dr. Cuttica was great, but waiting an hour to see him will make me think twice before making another appointment with this center.
Dr. Cuttica is professional and knowledgeable, but he also listens to his patients in order to determine their needs. He designs treatment to do more than just heal, but to also help patients move toward their physical activity goals.
Verified patient
Very pleased. I will continue seeing him.
Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Daniel Cuttica affiliated with?

Dr. Daniel Cuttica is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center.

What practice does Dr. Daniel Cuttica work with?

Dr. Daniel Cuttica works with The Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center DC.

Where is Dr. Daniel Cuttica's office located?

Dr. Daniel Cuttica's office is located at 2922 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Daniel Cuttica?

Dr. Daniel Cuttica frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Pain, Foot Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Daniel Cuttica on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Daniel Cuttica speak?

Dr. Daniel Cuttica speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Daniel Cuttica in reviews?

103 patients have reviewed Dr. Daniel Cuttica. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.83/5. They have a 4.91/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.13/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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