Charles Kutler, MD
Infectious Diseases • Poughkeepsie, NY • 1 (Optum New York location in Poughkeepsie) locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Charles Kutler, MD is a board certified infectious disease specialist at Optum Primary Care in Poughkeepsie, NY. He provides infectious disease consultation and outpatient care, emphasizing compassionate care and patient education. The practice is located at 30 Columbia St and accepts most major health insurance plans.
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What insurance plans are accepted?
Optum lists a broad network of plans; verify with insurer for current participation.
What are the office hours?
See opening hours above for current schedule.
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.
Hours may vary; contact to confirm appointment availability.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 3.3/5 stars (39 reviews)
- WebMD Care: 3.5/5 stars (40 reviews)
- Vitals: 3.3/5 stars (35 ratings)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and thorough medical care
- Compassionate bedside manner and empathy towards patients
- Clear explanation of conditions and treatment plans
- Effective treatment, particularly for conditions like Lyme disease
Common complaints
- Some patients reported frustration with the administrative and support staff, including phone responsiveness and billing issues, while clarifying these complaints were not necessarily reflections of Dr. Kutler's medical practice.
"Dr. Kutler specializes in Infectious Disease... besides being a leader in his field and well respected among his peers... [he has a] capacity for which he cares about his patients."
- Patient review on Mappca/Medicals-Health"Dr. Kutler was recommended to me for treatment of Lyme disease... His demeanor is kind, measured and informative. He speaks respectfully, and answered all questions I had... I had such a positive experience (my symptoms have 99% resolved)."
- Patient review on Mappca/Medicals-Health"He was fine. However, the people who answer the phone for him are so uncaring and machine like, who needs it? I went elsewhere."
- Patient review on MappcaSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lindsey Hiltz - Jun 21, 2026
- Dr. Mridasim O. Aguwa, MD - OB-GYN in Poughkeepsie, NY - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Ruth A. Blash, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Fishkill, NY - Jun 11, 2026
- Dr. Afroza S. Liton, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Guilderland, NY - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Umbreen Ahmad, Internist | Poughkeepsie, NY | WebMD
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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