Dr. James P. Crutcher Jr, M.D. earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He then finished his fellowship at Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders, Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is Fellow at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. James P. Crutcher Jr, M.D. earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He then finished his fellowship at Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders, Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is Fellow at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Extremely knowledgeable and personable too! My hip feels great!
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Doctor Crutcher is professional and wants to do the best for his patients despite possible losing a surgery. He replaced my right knee two years ago and I came in for a possible left knee replacement. He determined my knee would be all right, and I probably was experiencing pain in my hip from my back issues.
(6 days ago)
May-2026
Excellent, recommend James Crutcher highly for your orthopedic needs.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Just wonderful as a doctor and good person
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
The best you could ask for.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Good, efficient appointment.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
He is thorough, and thoughtful.
He successfully did my husband’s knee.
I got news I will need two surgeries for my left leg. Not what I wanted to hear-but it was delivered well. I know upon completion, I will be glad.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
No nonsense, straight to the point. I like him.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent and open to patient input. Very kind and competent! So happy he is my surgeon
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
This journey in regards to my hip replacement surgery has been life changing. Being pain free has opened up the world I used to enjoy and now there's nothing in the way preventing me from enjoying the great PNW.
Dr. James P. Crutcher Jr, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Crutcher earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He then finished his fellowship at Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders, Phoenix, AZ. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is Fellow at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
He has advanced training in surgery for arthritis of the hip and knee, including degenerative, traumatic, and congenital conditions. Dr. Crutcher performs over 450 hip and knee replacements per year, including partial knee replacement and outpatient joint replacement surgery in selected patients. In his practice, he uses advanced surgical techniques, and a personalized approach for every patient, in order to restore their quality of life and activity goals. Dr. Crutcher was instrumental in bringing robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery to Seattle in 2010 and continues to work on advancing this technology, including teaching other surgeons nationally and internationally.
Dr. Crutcher was Chief of the Department of Orthopedics at Swedish Medical Center from 2004-2008. During his tenure as chief, he led the development of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute, the largest dedicated orthopedic facility in the Northwest. He currently serves as the Medical Director of the Swedish Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Crutcher is a native of Seattle who enjoys outdoor recreation in the Northwest, especially cycling, skiing, and hiking. He also enjoys music, travel, sports, and sharing all of these activities with his family.
Special Surgical Interests and Extensive Training Dr. Crutcher specializes in: Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery, Robotic-arm assisted hip and knee replacement surgery, revision hip and knee replacement, and knee arthroscopy.
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Extremely knowledgeable and personable too! My hip feels great!
Doctor Crutcher is professional and wants to do the best for his patients despite possible losing a surgery. He replaced my right knee two years ago and I came in for a possible left knee replacement. He determined my knee would be all right, and I probably was experiencing pain in my hip from my back issues.
Excellent, recommend James Crutcher highly for your orthopedic needs.
Just wonderful as a doctor and good person
The best you could ask for.
Good, efficient appointment.
He is thorough, and thoughtful. He successfully did my husband’s knee. I got news I will need two surgeries for my left leg. Not what I wanted to hear-but it was delivered well. I know upon completion, I will be glad.
No nonsense, straight to the point. I like him.
Excellent and open to patient input. Very kind and competent! So happy he is my surgeon
This journey in regards to my hip replacement surgery has been life changing. Being pain free has opened up the world I used to enjoy and now there's nothing in the way preventing me from enjoying the great PNW.