Dr Lutton is a terrific orthopedist. He diagnosed my tennis elbow, gave me a cortisone shot and exercises, and explained his diagnosis and everything he was doing whilst giving me the injection. His receptionist was courteous and helpful. read more

Awesome experience. Dr.Lutton truly cares his patients & would highly recommend to anyone with shoulder pain.

We recently returned to Washington, DC from Europe for my mother's reverse shoulder replacement surgery with Dr. David Lutton--a procedure she had been holding out for, despite increasing pain and limited mobility. At nearly 91 years old, this wasn't just a medical appointment--it was a critical window of hope. And what unfolded in the days leading up to surgery was nothing short of extraordinary. Late Tuesday, just before our flight, we learned that the required CT scan had not been completed as prescribed. Without it, Dr. Lutton could not proceed. His schedule was booked solid, and we feared the worst. But we reached out to his office, explained the urgency, and hoped for a miracle. Enter Valerie, Dr. Lutton's surgical coordinator--and the unsung hero of this story. Valerie and the entire team at Washington Circle Orthopedics sprang into action. While we were boarding our flight Wednesday morning, we received word that they had secured a CT scan appointment in DC the day before surgery. Valerie instructed us to drop off the CD immediately after the scan so Dr. Lutton could personally review and complete the templating between his other surgeries. The coordination, compassion, and sheer determination of this team were awe-inspiring. The surgery went forward as scheduled, without a hitch. Dr. Lutton's skill and precision were matched only by the warmth and professionalism of his staff. Today, my mother is recovering beautifully, free from the constant pain that had plagued her for years. She calls it the best birthday gift she could have hoped for. This wasn't our first experience with Dr. Lutton's brilliance. Three and a half years ago, he performed a reverse shoulder replacement on my right shoulder and my mother's left shoulder. Both procedures were flawless, and the outcomes life-changing. That history made it all the more important for us to return to him--and he and his team delivered once again. Dr. Lutton is a marvel--a master of his craft and a deeply compassionate physician. But his staff, especially Valerie, deserve equal praise. They went above and beyond the call of duty, and we are forever grateful. If you're looking for world-class care delivered with heart, look no further than Dr. Lutton and his team at Washington Circle Orthopedics. They are, quite simply, top drawer. read more

I couldn't recommend Dr. Lutton more highly. He took on a somewhat rare and complicated surgery and did an amazing job. Throughout the process, he was transparent about what we could expect and made himself available to answer questions we had along the way. Dr. Lutton is truly an exceptional orthopedic surgeon. read more

A doctor's office and front staff without masks is a bit off putting but when you get a bill for emailing you a referral then you might feel angry. read more

I never, ever write reviews but I'm Dr. Lutton's case I am delighted to do so. He is a wonderful human being. Kind, extremely patient ( which is needed with me as I have what must seem endless questions regarding a potential surgical procedure, outcome data, potential risks and complications, patient satisfaction rates ... you get my drift), concerned for my well- being. He was always on time, never appeared rushed or impatient during our appointments. Answered my follow emails promptly, once even, to my utter astonishment, on a weekend when I did not intent him to do so until sometime during the week. I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

Initially, Dr Lutton promised I would have no pain after his replacement surgery. He never made arrangements for me to have a room after performing the surgery. I had to spend the night in recovery. When I did have pain, he had no solution or explanation. I continued to seek help and an explanation for months. It turns out my sub scap was torn. That necessitated a second total (reverse) replacement. Needless to say, I chose a different surgeon. read more

Lutton is a great surgeon and also, seemingly, a nice person, but wow does the woman at check-out treat his patients--sometimes vulnerable patients--with contempt. Sitting in the waiting room, observing, I always wonder: Do the doctors in this practice not know what's happening in this room, or do they not care? read more

I saw Dr. Lutton in December of 2009. While not a particularly uncommon experience in the medical field, the approximately five minutes he did spend with me were quite disappointing. I had specific concerns which he basically brushed off. Having never been to an orthopaedic surgeon, and never had a sports injury, I did not know the right questions to ask. Still, I had a feeling his diagnosis was not as straightforward as he suggested, but when I voiced this concern, I got little sign that he considered seriously what I was suggesting. Dr. Lutton only offered me about 10 seconds to come up with any questions, showed little care at all for my concerns and was overall cold mannered. On top of this, he misdiagnosed my problem. However, in his defense, the particular issue I have is rare. On the other hand, who's to say whether spending a little more time or listening a little better would have ruled out his original (and incorrect) diagnosis... read more

Okay, yeah. The office staff is less than friendly. I've seen Dr. Lutton several times now for an ongoing problem with my knee. My first visit, I wanted to leave. The front desk staff were having loud arguments with each other, and they were running behind schedule with no apologies. Not cool. Also, they are less than warm on the phone. However, I think Dr. Lutton is a good guy. I've seen both Dr. Graeter and Lutton (both in the same office) and they both took time with me to talk about exactly what was going on. I had seen a previous orthopaedic surgeon who just kept telling me to wait and my knee would heal. Dr. Lutton didn't do that, he ordered tests and took my problem seriously. Apparently what's wrong with my knee is pretty rare (nerve damage after dislocated patella), so took the time to call his mentor while he was sitting in the office with me. He ended up referring me to the mentor guy and personally made the copies of everything in my chart so I would have what I need when I go to see him. Overall, Dr. Lutton is the guy that doesn't give up on the problem. When it comes to my knee, that's the guy I want on my team. He's also friendly, and professional, which is nice. read more

Met David Lutton for the first time this morning and cannot say enough wonderful things about him. He was very, very pleasant from the onset, making small talk and jokes. He took plenty of time explaining things to me in terms I could understand, and ensuring I was comfortable. I am VERY pleased. read more

Dr. Lutton was amazing. I had a messed up shoulder from a hockey injury a few years ago. From the first appointment til the last time I saw him he went through everything. He even gives a personal email address, so you can email him questions directly if needed. He walked me through the MRI, which went as far as making me stand up and pose so he could show me exactly what I was looking at. He took multiple pictures during the surgery to show me where he found issues. While I found it slightly disturbing to be looking at the inside of my shoulder, it was good to know how thorough he was. Overall, I had a great experience. I'm upset that I'm moving away from DC and will have find a new shoulder doc to finish up with. read more

David Lutton, MD and his colleague Craig Faulks, MD are two amazingly talented orthopedic surgeons. These two remarkable professionals completely replaced my right knee joint last December 15, 2016 @ GWU Hospital. The guidance these two surgeons offered in preparation for my knee replacement surgery was spot on. The actual surgery was five hours and I was released from the hospital two days after surgery. The surgery was a complete success. The infection mitigation protocols were of the very highest priority and completely effective. I am 72 years of age and delighted that I chose these surgeons and this practice, Washington Circle Orthopedics to perform my joint replacement. I would very strongly recommend these surgeons to all friends and family. These guys deserve as many stars as can be awarded. They are the best! read more

I had shoulder surgery in 2013 from another well-renowned surgeon. When my pain returned (bicep and shoulder), a friend randomly told me he'd had a successful surgery with Dr. Lutton; in fact, he'd done so much research that he had 4 finalists, and both were on the list. Lutton told him "I WILL fix your shoulder." He did, and then he fixed mine. Trust me, this is the guy. My previous surgeon, prior to me meeting Dr. Lutton, ordered an MRI and totally missed the real issue (torn bicep). And we are talking about arguably the most well-known surgeon in NOVA. Lutton nailed it. read more

Dr. Lutton is great...he answers questions, explains things, is knowledgeable but not intimidating or condescending, and seems to have a great sense of humor as well. I had a lump on my knee that was either a lipoma or bursitis, and it turned out to be the latter. Dr. Lutton explained what that meant and the various options for treatment. I've heard his office staff can be iffy, but I haven't had any run-ins with them, except when I attempted to hand the person behind the desk the new patient form I'd filled out. She pointed to the sign that said "Please sign in and sit down", so I did. However, as long as you aren't trying to sabotage her workflow :-) she's perfectly pleasant. read more

I was nervous about my appointment after reading the reviews here, but my Doctor recommended him so i went. I don't know where these other people went, but I just got back and I had a very good experience. The receptionist was pleasant and the woman who took my x-rays was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Dr. Lutton was running a few minutes late, but isn't that to be expected witl ALL Doctors? If he had to spend a few extra minutes with some patients bofre me, I understand because I want a doctor to be able to do that for me if needed as well. He explained things to me fully and did NOT seemed to be rushing to get to the next patient. I would trust this office and this doctor with any health concerns that i have. Possibly, the people who had an unpleasant experience were rushed or angry and were giving out an unpleasant attitude and it was merely a case of "getting back what you're giving out". I do not know, but I didn't see any of the behavior that was mentioned. I would definitely recommend Dr. Lutton to anyone needing this kind of specialist. read more

Excellent. Dr Lutton is personable, attentive, knowledgeable and down to earth. My visits have been well organized and expeditious. I highly recommend Dr Lutton and his practice. read more

Useless waste of my time. I went in because I was experiencing pain in my inside left ankle from running. I knew it was an overuse injury and more than likely tendonitis. I went in because I wanted advice on how to make it better, possibly exercises to strengthen it, help it heal, anything? I was told, "it's probably tendonitis", and to stop running on it if it hurt. This is after I told Dr. Lutton that I had not run on it in more than 2 weeks and I was still feeling pain some of the time when I walked. He then prescribed me anti-inflammatories. Beyond that, nothing. He didn't even specify the tendon that I was having issues with, I had to go ahead and Google that myself. Posterior Tibialis tendon as far as I can gather, and I also went ahead and Googled treatment for it which includes things like wearing arch supports. What a waste of my time and money. Dr. Lutton spent 5 minutes with me to tell me less information than what I was able to find out on the internet for myself. read more

If I could give this office zero stars, I would. I went to Dr. Lutton's office with my father after he was involved in an accident. The only reason we went to him was because he was the attending while my father was in the ER. The visit to Dr. Lutton's office remains THE worst doctor's office experience I ever had. I left right away and found a new doctor on Yelp (Thank god for Dr. Barrett Goldstein). First, the secretaries are incredibly rude. I've had dozens of interactions with them, in person and on the phone. They hang up on you over the phone and are just generally not pleasant. And FORGET IT if you catch them five minutes before their lunch shift begins - they will send you to the next counter where someone else less helpful will waste your time. Dr. Lutton and the other doctor's in the office need to be better managers because the customer service plain sucks. Dr. Lutton's visit was unhelpful. He came in and just kept looking at the x-rays instead of listening to my father. In addition to the broken bones, my father had horrible heel pain and kept trying to communicate this to Dr. Lutton. Dr. Lutton kept responding with "well, I don't see anything on the x ray". It was quite frustrating and my father and I felt that Dr. Lutton was not a good listener for it. He also talked a lot of smack about the Nurse Practitioner we saw who told us that sometimes, it takes time for a break to appear on an x-ray. Dr. Lutton told us that that was plain wrong and that "there was a reason that a NP is not a doctor". Well, after calling a few doctor friends, I learned that the Nurse Practitioner was in fact right. Dr. Lutton was also very hurried and was going to be in and out in less than 5 minutes if I did not ask him questions. He was so focused on tape recording his observations that he forgot to listen to the patient. With such quick diagnosis, I felt like I could not trust him and left angry and upset for wasting my time at his office. I went on yelp as soon as I got home and found an orthopaedic surgeon who had incredible reviews and praise from his patients for being a good listener and making time for each patient. read more

My shoulder was a mess. I considered going to NYC to the Hospital for Special Surgery until one of Lutton's senior colleagues said "Lutton is head and shoulders above his peers." My shoulder is now perfect. The full replacement was the best favor I ever did for myself. The rehab was tough but today I am as good as new. Four weeks off of work was a gift I gave myself, also. read more

I typically see Dr. Graeter in this practice, but had a rather urgent/new issue and the office staff did their utmost to squeeze me in. I was actually seen much more quickly than anticipated, and appreciated the time Dr. Lutton spent with me, despite the inconclusive result for my issue. I have definitely see the unprofessional approach of the front office staff that others have mentioned, though my individual interactions with all of the staff have always been very pleasant. read more

Dr. Lutton is the most amazing skilled surgeon. I can't say enough wonderful things about him. He's very approachable too. My son had a rare open shoulder surgery 6 weeks ago. He was expecting the worst since he had a previous shoulder surgery that had failed. My son had minimal pain and is recovering, healing so quickly. It wasn't as bad as anticipated. His office staff is very kind, helpful and accommodating. read more

Dr. Lutton is friendly and competent, but both times I went to see him, I had to wait 45 minutes for a 2 minute examination. The main problem with this practice are his receptionists (especially the check-out receptionist), who are rude and careless. I never write reviews (this is actually my first) but I decided to do it this time hoping that Dr. Lutton and his team will read it and replace these ladies who are clearly not qualified to interact with human beings. read more

Simply the best. Had an Achilles Rupture Repair. Better than excellent results. Pain was non-existent. From first exam, to surgery to post op, Everything was top notch. Never waited more than 5 min in waiting room, even when I was 30 min early. Great staff, great surgeon, read more

My impression after being attended once in Dr. Lutton's office is that surgery procedures are more important than the patient for him, and his staff is rude. Patient opinions and concerns are not listened and the information provided during the visit doesn't match with what was written later in the medical report. In my case, I looked for orthopedic medical attention in Dr. Lutton's office after an accident where I suffered harm in my two arms and face. In the hospital I had been diagnosed only with a fracture in the right wrist but I suffered also a lot of pain in my left arm, which I told him. Dr. Lutton was with me no more than five to ten minutes, which were interrupted because he had to attend another patient in the next room. He diagnosed another little fracture in my left radious. Though at the hospital I hadn't had X rays of my elbows, in his report he assures that at the emergency room I was diagnosed with that. And he didn't look for more damages in my right hand, except for the wrist fracture, so he missed another fracture in the right elbow which was diagnosed later by another orthopedist. That gave me a very poor impression of his skills as a clinical doctor. He advised me to have surgery the next week and he explained the risks of not having it and the benefits of having it. He never was clear about the risks of a surgery (which are explained in the medical report given two months later, as if they had been told during the visit). I told him that I needed more information, regarding my insurance before making my decission. His staff interpreted that I was going to have the surgery and was ready to make the appointment; I felt somehow pushed to agree with the procedure, but I told them that I would call some days later to make that appointment for surgery. Nevertheless, in the report they say that I agree to do the procedure. I went a second occassion to the medical office but just for asking for a report that proved my inhability to work. They gave me a lousy paper signed by another doctor, not by the one that have seen me. This week, around two months after the visit to Dr. Lutton I received the bill, so I went to pay and ask for the medical report, which I had already requested by mail. I found, once more, a rude staff and an bad attitude from them when I complained for the inaccurate statements in the medical report. That confirmed that the patient is not listened and I have the strong feeling that one is only important to make invasive procedures that provides more money to the doctor's office. By the way, a second orthopedist in Washington advised me to have the surgery, so I went home to have it, where I can receive more help from my family after the operation. And the doctor in my country recommended a more conservative treatment without surgery. read more

The esteemed reputation of Washington Circle Orthopaedics' physicians & surgeons precedes them, which is why Drs. Faulks, Lutton & Scanelli repeatedly top many of DC's best-of lists and word-of-mouth recommendations from not just current/former patients but other doctors. As a patient theirs of many years, I'd be remiss if I didn't sing the praises of perhaps the team of unsung heroes there: The practice's amazing PAs, managerial & support staff: Kimberley, Breigh, Ashleigh, Aaron (just to name a few) treat you like a welcome guest from the second you walk in the lobby until the moment you leave. Always a smile. Always greeting you by name. You get the feeling that you're a valued member of their family and not just a color-coded patient-folder tab who's next on their list. It's pain that will probably bring you to WCO in the first place; but their team always delivers a pain-free patient experience if not a downright pleasurable one. read more

Dr. Lutton is a average. We think there are much better ortho physicians in town - Dr. Klemkowitz at Gtown being one of them for knees. But the main reason I would avoid this office is the front desk employees. We don't want to go into too much detail, but we are pretty easy going people and we've never never been treated so poorly. And when we complained to the office manager, there didn't seem to be much interest. There is an employee there who should be let go immediately. Avoid this office. Instead try Dr. K at gtown univ. med ctr ortho or the ortho group with Ben Shaeffer on K Street. read more

I have to agree with most of these reviews. Dr. Lutton is great! His front office is a joke.

I do not all all agree with the previous review of Dr. Lutton. I do not write these Yelp reviews often, but I feel like a good experience should be written about. I saw Dr. Lutton today. On very short notice, he was able to see me. I am in training for a marathon and injured my ankle, so it is really important that I get a good diagnosis and treatment plan. He was very thorough and gave me ample opportunity to ask questions. He showed me on a diagram where my injury was, wrote down my condition, and x rays were taken and read all within 30 min. He was efficient, yet took the time to really diagnose my problem, and told me what I could do as far as cross training while my ankle is healing. He is a friendly, educated, excellent doctor and I would recommend him to anyone. read more

I don't pick doctors based on Yelp reviews, and neither should you. But Dr Lutton has been so great, both professionally and personally, that I had to write a review. He did a reverse total shoulder replacement on my husband. Excellent results. His medical credentials are impeccable, but what really impressed me was his willingness to communicate with us, at all hours and with incredibly quick response time, when we had medical questions. After the operation my husband had an unrelated, but serious, medical issue which I thought might have some tangential relationship to the anesthesia. I called his office, and received a call back from Dr Lutton, within hours, and he spent at least 10 minutes on the phone discussing the issue. He apologized for the delayed response (4 hours! I thought that was really quick), and said next time I should email him for a quicker response time. Fast forward 4 months, my husband fell and needed an emergency appointment. We had an email response, and appointment for the next day, within an hour. That's a great doc! read more

Dr. Lutton is the best! Seven weeks after rotator cuff surgery, I am virtually pain free, healing well, and getting back to my normal activities. Dr. Lutton explained clearly in advance what he would be doing and the advantages of a nerve block to manage pain for the first three days. He was right. I had very little pain after surgery. I saw other surgeons before the surgery and chose Dr. Lutton on the basis of his examination, explanation, and credentials, as well as the advice of several people. I am totally pleased. read more

Dr. Lutton is a great physician, not only empathetic and thorough with the assessment of my problem, unfortunately i had to have surgery, but 6 weeks out and i have full motion of my shoulder again, can't thank him enough and his staff for being so helpful and taking such good care of me. read more

I was referred to Dr. Lutton by a well known surgeon in NYC for post operation care. He was professional, good sense of humor, answered all my questions. I felt confident about his opinions and advice. But communicating with his office is a nightmare. They seem to switch phones to the answering service even during office hours . They do not seem to take messages or reply to emails. I am still (sept 28) waiting for reply to an email sent on Sept 16. The email was sent at the request of the office. As a patient this bothers me a lot. Others have to make their own choice. read more

Great guy, great surgeon, overall excellent experience with this practice. he did a great job with my shoulder and would highly recommend him. I am in the medical field and have seen many types of surgeons and Dr. Lutton is one of the best. Lucy T. read more

I met doctor Lutton today regarding a shoulder problem. He wanted my problem fixed as much as me. He educated me on my shoulder problem and I felt great about my appointment. I would highly recommend him. read more

Lutton performed a surgery on me which several other orthopedic surgeons have said was very poorly done. I had mal-union of the bones that he operated on and I ended up having to have everything redone by a different surgeon. I am happy with my results now but going to Dr. Lutton was a mistake. read more