John Dutton, MD

General Surgery
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Surgical Specialists Plainsboro
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About me

Dr. John Dutton is an accomplished general surgeon specializing in robotic gastrointestinal surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, graduating with distinction in Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Foundations of Behavior from Franklin & Marshall College. He completed his General Surgery Residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, developing advanced proficiency in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System. His clinical focus centers on gastrointestinal surgery and complex abdominal wall hernia repair, with an emphasis on precision, innovation, and evidence-based care.

 

Dr. Dutton is also deeply committed to global health and surgical access, having completed a Global Surgery Fellowship with Operation Smile to help expand safe surgical care in underserved regions worldwide. He has authored and presented numerous publications on innovative surgical techniques, systems-based improvement, and physician leadership. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and leadership. He resides in the greater Princeton area with his wife and two daughters.

Spoken languages

English
English

Insurance accepted

Please contact the practice and/or the member services department of your insurance company for specific details before receiving services. Providers may participate in some, but not all, products offered by a health plan; providers may also accept plans at some practice locations but not others.

Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Princeton Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Dutton is a Penn Medicine physician. In New Jersey, providers are affiliated with Penn Medicine through Clinical Health Care Associates of New Jersey or Princeton Healthcare Affiliated Physicians, PC.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and conditions