Summary

Dr. Christopher Lutz is a fellowship trained, board certified physiatrist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, specializing in spine, sports, and regenerative medicine. His practice focuses on fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided interventional orthopedic procedures. He has been serving patients at Hospital for Special Surgery since 2001. Dr. Lutz graduated in 1991 from Princeton University, where he was an All-American football player on the 1989 Ivy League Champion Princeton Tigers. In 1996, he went on to earn his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, where he was awarded the Dr. Margaret M. Kenrick Award for Excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Lutz pursued his specialty training through a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at UMDNJ�Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, followed by a Spine & Sports Medicine fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery. In 2001, Dr. Christopher Lutz joined his brother, Dr. Gregory Lutz, at Hospital for Special Surgery, where he has been in practice ever since. In addition to his role at HSS, Dr. Lutz is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is also a founding board member of The Playsmart Foundation and a Consulting Physician to the Princeton University Athletics Department. In 2014, Dr. Lutz was awarded the Healthnetwork Award for Excellence in Service. For the past five years in a row, Dr. Lutz has been awarded Castle Connolly�s 'America�s Top Doctors' and 'Top Doctors: New York Metro Area' awards.
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Office Location

Manhattan Office

62 East 88th Street Ground FloorNew York, NY 10128

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 30 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Umdnj-Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation, Pm&R
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher Lutz

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Lutz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Lutz has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Acute Pain
  • Cancer Pain
  • Chronic Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Christopher Lutz holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj-Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation, Pm&R.

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Lutz's NPI number is 1902831647.

Other Providers at Hospital For Special Surgery

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Dr. Christopher Lutz is affiliated with Gracie Square Hospital.
Where is Dr. Christopher Lutz's office located?
Dr. Christopher Lutz's office is located at 62 East 88th Street Ground Floor, New York, NY, 10128.
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