Dr. Dutcher's Areas of Expertise:
• Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
• Cochlear Implants
• Congenital Aural Atresia
• Facial Nerve Disorders
• Hearing and Hearing Loss
• Laser Surgery
• Neurotologic Skull Base Surgery
• Pediatric Otology
• Vertigo/ Meniere's

Dr. Dutcher has specialized in otology/neurotology since he joined the University of Rochester Medical Center's faculty in 1983, where he serves as Director of the Otology Center of Western New York. His particular areas of expertise include disorders of the ear and hearing, disorders of balance and dizziness, malformations of the ear, hearing and hearing loss and cochlear implantation, and management of tumors involving the ear, including acoustic neuroma, glomus tumors, and other skull base tumors.

Certified Specialties

Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Otolaryngology, St. Vincent Medical Center-Los Angeles. 1981 - 1982

Residency, Otolaryngology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1978 - 1981

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 1977 - 1978

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry. 1977

Publications

Journal Articles

Facial nerve paralysis from slag injury to the ear.

Panosian MS, Wayman JW, Dutcher PO

Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery.. 1993 May 119 (5):548-50. Epub 1900 01 01.

Gadolinium-DTPA-enhanced magnetic resonance scanning in cerebellopontine angle tumors.

Wayman JW, Dutcher PO, Manzione JV, Nelson CN, Kido DK

The Laryngoscope.. 1989 November 99 (11):1167-70. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.7

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.7

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.7

Patient Comments

5.0

Very thorough! Gave a great amount of time learning my history, thoughts & concerns.

Dec 27, 2023

5.0

Doctor is great [...]

Nov 20, 2023

3.4

[...] During this time, of asking questions he never made eye contact and never smiled through the whole appointment. Not a very good bedside manner. He may "know his stuff," but needs improvement on interaction with patient.

Nov 15, 2023

5.0

This provider was very complete in his exam, was not rushed, explained things fully. I was very pleased with the vist.

Nov 12, 2023

2.6

[...] There are many reasons why I did not like our interaction during my visit. Overall, I felt he was condescending and do to his demeanor and for many reasons, I had little confidence in him. I would not recommend him or ever make another appointment to see him again.

Oct 06, 2023

5.0

Good

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

[...] Dr Dutcher is wonderful.

Jun 24, 2023

2.6

Dr. Dutcher needs to improve his bedside manner. I have had multiple appointments with him over the years and each time I walk away feeling like he has no empathy for what I'm struggling with. He lacks patience and can be harsh when you aren't answering his questions with the level of specificity that he wants. Rather than offering suggestions to improve the symptoms I'm experiencing, he tells me that this is how it is and I'm just going to have to live with it.

May 21, 2023

5.0

Completely satisfied

May 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Dutcher has a lifetime of professional experience he brings to bear in interacting with patients. I would say we are lucky he chooses to continue to practice, helping patients with his knowledgeable background, and calm and earnest demeanor. Thank you Dr. Dutcher.

Jan 25, 2023

5.0

Very impressed by his knowledge, explanations, and general report.

Jan 09, 2023

2.2

[...] He never opened ERecord to verify any history. He never spoke and explained what he was doing. He did speak when he said "I am going to clean wax out of my ear and it will hurt." He never made eye contact. He said my hearing was "fine for the spoken word" after I explained that I am a provider to babies and need to hear the heart sounds. [...]

Jan 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent service provider

Dec 19, 2022

5.0

The doctor gave me a thorough examination regarding my ears and hearing ability. Did not get this from the last ENT specialist I saw.

Nov 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dutcher is great!

Oct 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Paul O. Dutcher was outstanding. He listened to what I was telling him, explained everything thoroughly, and was very compassionate.

Oct 21, 2022

5.0

Doctor is good but far away from where we live

Aug 28, 2022

5.0

Dr Dutcher obviously cares. He listens well and responds to questions clearly.

May 30, 2022

5.0

He clearly made me understand my hearing problems and how & when go to next step... surgery.

May 25, 2022

5.0

Good experience.

Feb 10, 2022

4.2

The doctor's assessment of the problem contradicted the person who administered the hearing test. This confused us.

Feb 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Dutcher gave complete explanations, was empathetic, and answers all questions.

Feb 04, 2022

5.0

I'm very happy I was scheduled with Dr. Dutcher. He was very knowledgeable. I had little concern over my hearing loss but I'm glad I saw him and he recognized I needed an MRI. Very smart.

Feb 01, 2022