Robert D. Shutt, MD

Family Medicine Physician, clinic physician

4.9/5 (548 ratings) 89 comments

My faith and family have sustained me through my time in the military and with my practice of medicine.

About Me

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken:
English

I am originally from El Paso, Tx. I did my medical training through the military and was an Air Force physician for 13 years. I enjoy spending my free time with my family. My Christian faith is the most important part of my life.

Clinical Focus:
Broad spectrum outpatient medical care

Specialties:
Family Medicine

Education & Credentials

Medical School

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland

Internships

Malcolm Grow Air Force Medical Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

Residencies

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Organizations & Societies

Fellow American Academy of Family Physicians Christian Medical and Dental Society

I am blessed to be able to provide medical care to my patients, realizing that the healing ultimately comes from God who can use me as an instrument in meeting the medical needs of my patients.

— Robert D. Shutt

Where I See Patients

UT Primary Care - Halls

7326 Maynardville PikeKnoxville, TN 37938

Phone: (865) 925-9035

Directions

map of location of UT Family Physicians Halls

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

548 ratings

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
Provider explained things clearly

4.8
Provider showed concern

4.9
Provider included you in decisions

4.9

89 Patient Reviews

“Dr Shutt is a fantastic primary care physician. Very good treatment. Very concerned about your medical history. Great Physician!!”

5.0

April 27, 2024

“Dr. Shutt listens to my reasons for having the apot. He orders the appropriate tests that may need to be done Always caring and comforting. Has great manners and respect for me and my medical issues.”

5.0

April 26, 2024

“Received answers to questions. Promptly called in prescriptions to my pharmacy and I have picked them up.”

5.0

April 25, 2024

“My feeling is that Dr. Shutt is a very proactive doctor, which I very much like.”

4.3

April 24, 2024

“First visit and everything went very good and the Nurse/Dr were fantastic.”

5.0

April 17, 2024

“Explains everything to me”

5.0

April 13, 2024

“I liked this doctor very much”

5.0

April 12, 2024

“Dr. Schutt is a very good listener and also a very knowledgeable communicator.”

5.0

April 6, 2024

“I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Shutt and think he is a great Dr.”

5.0

March 22, 2024

“There's no finer than Dr. Shutt!”

5.0

March 20, 2024

“Dr. Shutt seems like a good guy. However, he's always in a hurry & never just stops & listens & takes time w/his patients. TAKE TIME W/YOUR PATIENTS, DR. SHUTT! What's the rush?”

2.3

March 20, 2024

“Dr. Shutt is amazing; he's very caring and he listens to me. I no longer live near [...], but I will drive the distance to see him, and [...].”

5.0

March 20, 2024

“Good listened and ask about my health”

5.0

March 19, 2024

“Super pleased with my Doctor and Nurse”

5.0

March 15, 2024

“Excellent care,concern, and questions answered thoroughly.”

5.0

March 7, 2024

“This time was much better than 6 months ago. The doctor listens better earlier in the morning.”

4.8

March 6, 2024

“Dr Shutt one of the best”

5.0

February 29, 2024

“Good”

5.0

February 28, 2024

“I always recommend my doctor to others.”

5.0

February 28, 2024

“We have recommended Dr. Shutt to our friends.”

5.0

February 26, 2024

“Always great service and care”

5.0

February 17, 2024

“Excellent Dr [...]”

5.0

February 13, 2024

“Dr. Shutt is an amazing physician, he always shows the utmost respect, concern, care and he goes above and beyond to ensure your needs are taken care of and you get better or are provided with an effective treatment plan. I am so glad he is my primary care doctor!”

5.0

February 6, 2024

“Good”

5.0

February 3, 2024

“Very professional.”

5.0

February 1, 2024

“I feel very lucky to Dr. Shutt as my primary care physician. He listens to me, he discusses treatment options and allows me to be involved. He doesn't make me feel hurried and is very kind and considerate!”

5.0

February 1, 2024

“A caring and professional Dr.”

5.0

February 1, 2024

“Again Dr. Shutt is the best. Simply put.”

5.0

February 1, 2024

“Great”

5.0

January 18, 2024

“I got in with good time and with good care”

5.0

January 17, 2024

“Dr Shutt &Staff R Great I just hope he doesn't retire”

5.0

January 10, 2024

“Excellent experience as always.”

5.0

January 6, 2024

“Dr Shutt is always very professional. Great bedside manners & a very caring Physician. 100%”

5.0

January 6, 2024

“Great”

5.0

January 4, 2024

“Dr Shutt is great”

5.0

January 1, 2024

“Professional and as would be expected.”

5.0

December 30, 2023

“Took the time to discuss my situation and was very attentive”

5.0

December 28, 2023

“Good”

5.0

December 20, 2023

“Dr. Shutt always listens and is extremely caring and knowledgeable.”

5.0

December 20, 2023

“Very happy to have seen Dr. Shutt. Listened to my concerns. Looking forward to having him as my Dr. Shutt going forward.”

5.0

December 15, 2023

“Good”

4.0

December 9, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is a great doctor.”

5.0

December 6, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is an excellent practitioner. He has great bedside manner. Having just moved here from [...] Florida, his standard of care meets or exceeds the standard of care that I received there from medical practitioners.”

5.0

November 26, 2023

“Excellent”

5.0

November 21, 2023

“Good”

5.0

November 18, 2023

“Everything is Excellent”

5.0

November 18, 2023

“He is the first real MD I have had in years. He was more knowledgeable about my meds and health problems then I even expected.”

5.0

November 18, 2023

“Have recommended Dr. Shutt MANY times over.”

5.0

November 11, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is always listening to you & very helpful.”

5.0

November 10, 2023

“Dr. Shutt has always been great at listening to my concerns, health issues, and has provided the best care a doctor could ever provide. He goes over everything in the office, makes notes right then on the computer, and he is Kind, caring and compassionate. Dr. Shutt is one of the best Primary care Doctors I have ever had in my 52 years.”

5.0

October 31, 2023

“I have no complaints about the service I received”

5.0

October 26, 2023

“I really like Dr. Shutt. He is professional, courteous, and prompt. I trust him.”

5.0

October 26, 2023

“Very appreciative of Dr. Shutt's to include me in the details of the visit and incorporating my wants and desires into his plan of care. I have never been unhappy in approximately 20 years.”

5.0

October 24, 2023

“Great”

5.0

October 19, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is always professional and knowledgeable. He genuinely listens and cares for his patients.”

5.0

October 14, 2023

“Good”

5.0

October 7, 2023

“Good”

4.8

October 2, 2023

“Doctor was in a hurry, as most of the time. I love the Doc, wish there was more time spent in the exam room and listening to concerns and discussing options.”

3.3

September 30, 2023

“Wonderful doctor.”

5.0

September 28, 2023

“Ben going 20+ years will likely go 20+ more”

5.0

September 26, 2023

“Excellent care be Dr Shutt and staff”

5.0

September 19, 2023

“I adore Dr Shutt he is by far an A+ Dr with the University Of Tennessee”

5.0

September 13, 2023

“The experience I had with Dr shutt was very thorough and helpful and it's helpful to be with a provider that has been in the field as long as Dr shutt has because I trust him 100%”

5.0

September 13, 2023

“Dr.Shutt is truly an amazing and empathetic doctor. He is very thorough, listens, and actually wants to help his patients. The very first doctor I've ever had that is actually amazing!”

5.0

September 12, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is an awesome doctor and a caring individual. He always listens with intent to what I have to say and involves me in the decision of the method of treatment.”

5.0

September 8, 2023

“Dr. Shutt rocks! I truly hope I can stay with him now [...] Please don't let him move or retire anytime soon!”

5.0

August 28, 2023

“Dr Shutt is an Excellent doxtor”

5.0

August 23, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is an amazing doctor. He listens and cares about us.”

5.0

August 19, 2023

“Dr Schutt is very solid at listening to needs of the patient”

5.0

August 2, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is great. Huge asset to your facility.”

5.0

July 31, 2023

“Dr. Shutt has been our doctor for about 10 years and we are very pleased with him and his staff.”

5.0

July 28, 2023

“DR Shutt and his staff are great”

5.0

July 27, 2023

“Dr. Shutt has been my physician for over 20 years. He's a great doctor and an excellent representative of UT medical.”

5.0

July 22, 2023

“Dr Shutt is a national treasure. He always takes time with me, makes me feel valued and heard. I've been going for 13 years and now drive over an hour just to see him”

5.0

July 15, 2023

“Dr Shutt is one of the best doctors on the planet and I am happy he is my doctor.”

5.0

July 13, 2023

“Took time to listen was impressed”

5.0

July 13, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is the best Dr I've ever had. He takes time to listen to you and makes you feel comf with the decision he feels is best for you”

5.0

July 5, 2023

“Dr. Shutt has been my personal physician for many years. He is a very kind, caring, and informative person.”

5.0

July 1, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is very caring. Explains the diagnosis to where I understand. Goes above to take care of his patients.”

5.0

June 30, 2023

“Dr. Shutt is always very professional!”

5.0

June 29, 2023

“Very good”

4.0

June 28, 2023

“Dr Shutt's tries to get answers for what's wrong”

5.0

June 23, 2023

“Good”

5.0

June 22, 2023

“Dr Shutt is my doctor & he is very attentive, caring doctor. That is the reason I moved when he moved.”

5.0

June 21, 2023

“Dr. Shutt listens intently to my questions and concerns. He always nice and courteous. He is a great doctor!”

5.0

June 7, 2023

“Dr.Shutt is fabulous. Caring and knowledgeable. The bestperiod.”

5.0

June 2, 2023

“You won't find a finer doctor, than Dr R Shutt”

5.0

May 31, 2023

“Dr Shutt has been my PCP for years, and this was the first time my visit seemed rushed. I have always felt comfortable with the amount of time he spends with me.”

4.3

May 27, 2023

“One of the best Doctors I have ever seen. I have alot of confidence in him.”

5.0

May 27, 2023

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