background
background
Dr. Paul Cutting, MD

Dr. Paul Cutting, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Cutting, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Harris Regional Hospital and Haywood Regional Medical Center.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1100 Tunnel Rd Asheville, NC 28805

Make an Appointment

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cutting is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital Sylva, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cutting specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Cutting's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cutting

4.5
28 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
86%
86%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
11%
11%

Your trust is our top concern.

We strive to keep reviews honest, trustworthy, and fair.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Great doctor
Dr Cutting is wonderful. I had bilateral carpal tunnel surgery and it was instant relief. I didn’t even need any pain management or physical therapy.
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
Helpful
Kevin Schneider – Feb 08, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?
Can change your life... Choice is yours.
I was barely 20 years into my 1st career. I promised him 18 more years. He asked "what I will you do with your career". I said "20 years" to my dad and him. He looked at my father for guidance. My dad said. "If he says he'll do 20, he'll do 20". I said it with fingers 1 & 2... of my 4 fingers (3rd & 4th digit blown off in Baghdad [ring & pinky]) . I recall Dr. Paul Cutting's humor and his wisdom... "A thumb isn't a finger". I kept my ring and pinky finger on my dominant hand with a wrist graft... and I kept my promise. I did 20 years in the USAF. My last ten years were exponential and true to my first ten. I helped save 360+ lives in my first ten years. I helped preserve the life of nations in my last 10 years. These things we do... That others may live. - Batch
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
Helpful
May 14, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?
Bilateral Carole tunnel and ulnar nerve damage with trigger finger issues.
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
Helpful
Sep 12, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?
On the first visit I had problems with him. I have Degenerative arthritis, with 2 discectomy/fusions and lumbar laminectomy. I also have fibromyalgia so my memory is not good. Twice he asked and was upset I couldn't tell him the levels of the surgeries. Why couldn't I remember that? Said I was sorry that I just do not remember. Then said if we had to do surgery for my arthritic thumb, oh and by the way I am too young to have this??( I was too young for the neck surgeries at 40 too.) Then said we
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 17, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?
Dr. Paul Cutting is an awesome Doctor, greatly skilled, a great healer. He has a wonderful bed side manner, and he cares for his patients. He is excellent!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 13, 2019
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?
Thorough, caring, both professionable and knowledgeable
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Shoemaker-Worley in Canton, NC – Jun 13, 2018
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?
I was referred to Dr. Cutting after a sports related injury. I had a torn ligament in which the Dr. gave me several options for treatment.. I opted for surgery. I am recovering quite well. His surgical skills repaired the damage leaving a thin straight scar almost unnoticable. He is an excellent Doctor.
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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Stan M in Waynesville, NC – Nov 17, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?
Found Dr. Cutting to be competent, friendly, and communicative.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Alex Popper in Asheville, NC – Sep 20, 2017
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?
Spent over an hour waiting in an exam room. When he did come in he was rude and questioning validity of my dx which was done by genetics since my condition is genetic. After I called and explained I needed a dr in case I dislocate to help me they called a week later to say he would take my case and made the appt . Then I get there and he says you just go to ER if you dislocate. No that is not what you do. He didnt even look at my paper work to see why I was coming in. Arrogant and rude
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Coats, NC – Aug 17, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?
My sister was traveling to her vacation destination when she had a bad fall. Dr. Cutting admitted her to the hospital, did surgery, and came often to check on her. He was excellent and explained everything thoroughly. He and the hospital staff were so helpful since we were from out of town and had no one else to trust. This was on the Fourth of July weekend, but that did not seem to be a problem for Dr. Cutting. Love this man's dedication and compassion!!!!
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
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Shirley Robers in Paducah, KY – Jul 12, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Cutting?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Cutting?

About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Cutting, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Harris Regional Hospital and Haywood Regional Medical Center.
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • 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.

  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Asheville Veteran Medical Center1100 Tunnel Rd Asheville, NC 28805
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Harris Regional Hospital

    68 Hospital Rd
    Sylva, NC 28779
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    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

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Haywood Regional Medical Center

    262 Leroy George Dr
    Clyde, NC 28721
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality