Christopher DeSutter, MD

Christopher DeSutter, MD

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Primary Contact

(208) 302-3100

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Foot & Ankle Surgery

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Saint Alphonsus Foot & Ankle Hartman

1075 N Curtis Rd
Ste 300
Boise , ID 83706

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 1:00pm
Saint Alphonsus Foot & Ankle Hartman

About

Dr. DeSutter is a fellowship-trained board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle surgery. He works at the Saint Alphonsus Coughlin Clinic in Boise, Idaho. Dr. DeSutter completed his Medical Doctor degree with Special Training in Research at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This was followed by completion of post graduate residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Alberta. He then completed his Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction and Sports surgery under the direction of Dr. Mark Glazebrook and Dr. Joel Morash at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Dr. DeSutter is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery with both the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is an active member with the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Philosophy of Care

I value good communication between myself and my patients so they can be fully aware and actively participate in their care process. My goal is to help improve patient function and pain through either nonoperative treatments and/or surgical intervention as appropriate. My team is here to facilitate your lifestyle needs.

In the Media

Do you suffer from ankle pain? Dr. DeSutter writes about the causes of ankle pain and several treatment options that are available.

Running is a great form of exercise. Dr. DeSutter blogs about its health benefits, and what to do if your enjoyment of running is disrupted by pain in your feet or ankles.

Conditions Treated

  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
  • Foot and ankle deformities
  • Foot and ankle injuries
  • Foot and ankle sprains, strains, and tendinitis

Procedures Performed

  • Complex foot and ankle reconstructive surgery
  • Foot and ankle sports injury procedures
  • Foot and ankle trauma

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
University of Alberta Hospital

Medical School:
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Oral Health Sciences (Canada)

Fellowship:
Nova Scotia Health Authority

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery

Provider Groups

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(79 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

58 Reviews

10/29/2024

We're so grateful for their expertise. I may yet need surgery, but we're doing what we can to get well on our own, for now.

10/22/2024

Dr. Desutter is always willing listen and super friendly. He seems to really care about his patients.

10/15/2024

Dr. DeSutter took the time to answer our questions and then made certain we understood his answers. He gave us all the information we needed and thoroughly covered what was to come. He made it clear that there is still the possibility, though small, of another surgery. Then he gave me some real word advice: “if you have to put weight on your foot then only as much as you have to and only on the heel” instead of completely “non-weight bearing’. I read the “My Chart” entry when I got home and it covered everything we talked about throughly and in a way both I and my husband can understand. We do a lot of back and forth interpreting for each other. I know very little [professions] We both love using my chart. It’s very easy to navigate and understand. Thanks again! YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!

09/26/2024

Appreciate the time to explain the injury in detail

09/20/2024

NA

09/12/2024

He was quick and professional.

09/10/2024

Dr. D is so very well informed, doesn't hesitate to take care of an issue and he listens.

07/18/2024

Dr. DeSutter has my complete trust. He is very understanding, listens to all my questions and complaints, provides god explanations and is very encouraging.

07/11/2024

Excellent bedside manner. Talked with me through the entire procedures. Insured that he would do his best. Extremely satisfied with care I received by Dr. Desutter.

06/27/2024

Happy with the interaction with the doctor and staff. Please with the results after the surgery. I will continue services with the office if there is a need. Thank you.

04/30/2024

Bueno

04/23/2024

I felt rushed in my interaction with the doctor. He answered my questions but I did not feel that he was open to my asking more questions. Otherwise he was definitely sufficient in his care.

03/12/2024

Amazing teamwork

02/20/2024

thank you for his kindness

01/30/2024

Bueno

01/04/2024

All my questions were answered. I was told if I had any other questions, that they would be answered prior to my surgery.

12/19/2023

Muy bueno

12/14/2023

Keep up the great bedside manner

12/14/2023

I will talk surgery when I have 3 months off.

12/07/2023

Dr. Sutter was excellent

12/01/2023

Thank you for your care!

11/30/2023

Dr Desutter was very professional and focused on my injury and recovery plan

11/07/2023

Took the time to call me after appointment and let me know he ordered the MRI images from WY.

10/25/2023

My foot pain causes other issues in my hip and he wasn't interested in listening to that. Also, most shoes cause pain and he didn't look into that. I brought several shoes that I wear with questions and he didn't look at them.

10/19/2023

All the staff was very helpful and pleasant to deal with

10/11/2023

I really appreciate Dr DeSutter attention to my concerns and curiosities about this foot issue.

09/24/2023

Good

08/12/2023

He shares his knowledge about when I ask a question.

08/12/2023

i will continue to use Dr Desutter for my health care

08/08/2023

Good

08/08/2023

Very pleased with the staff and doctor. Very professional.

08/01/2023

Awwsome time spent

07/21/2023

He was very kind and intelligent. Talked too fast had a little difficulty following him at first.

07/19/2023

At times, he is very focused. At others, he seems distracted

07/18/2023

Most excellent

07/08/2023

I believe I've said enough. Maybe he was having a

07/01/2023

Doctor is very nice, polite and explains situation well

06/24/2023

Knowledgeable. Good explanation. Polite. Seemed to care about my problem

06/21/2023

All around great and kind and caring and awesome dr

06/20/2023

Great doc

06/06/2023

I appreciate the team i have been working with.

06/06/2023

Dr. DeSutter has saved my relationship with Trinity. If not for him, I would be using another hospital

05/31/2023

Always great care at St. Al's

05/29/2023

Waiting to hear more about my test.

05/10/2023

Not a long wait to get to see doctor. Pleasant office help

04/28/2023

Icwas we taken care of,thank you

04/23/2023

Dr. Sutter is AWESOME. Getting an MRI from St. Al’s has taken longer than any other provider I have used

04/23/2023

Very satisfied with the care given.

03/27/2023

I would and will recommend him for consultation and care for for anyone who needs surgery to repair ankles.

02/22/2023

Better explanation of the exercises that weren't mentioned during the visit and what to expect from performing them to address my speciic issues; when the reason I went was pain during walking; an exercise that I've always enjoyed.

02/15/2023

The individual that took me back to my room and triaged me was fantastic. He was very attentive and I honestly thought he was my doctor by the amount of discussion about my issues that we had.

02/10/2023

Was professional and helpful just in a rush

01/27/2023

Provider and attendant were very informative and polite.

01/25/2023

Good care

01/17/2023

It was a great experience.

01/08/2023

Excellent care.

12/11/2022

The entire staff from the reception, emergency room, hospital staff when I was in a room, the surgeons, doctors and all the nurses and other others, physical therapy and social all treated me very well. Thanks to all your efforts my toe was saved and the infection stopped before it spread further causing even more damage. Thank you all so much.

11/14/2022

I wish the provider had gone over things more slowly and with more sympathy about how their words affected me. I wish they had put themselves in my shoes and tried to understand how I would've been feeling.
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