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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Super nice Doc! Dang good reputation as well! Looking forward to my new body parts!!
Nov-2024
An old friend who has helped me many times with a hip that has required his expertise. Excellent work on a very difficult problem
Nov-2024
I am so glad I have this doctor. He is very knowledgable and I feel so relaxed with him that it helps take away any anxiety. He listens even though he probably has heard those silly little questions over and over, he takes the time with you and just makes you feel better.
Nov-2024
Great bedside manner knowledgeable and inspires confidence
Nov-2024
Caring and competent. My new knee is a mirical.
Nov-2024
Non better
Oct-2024
Caring listener , who gave me options for injured knee. Had great experience w/ my total hip & knee rplacements w/ him in the past. I crutch for Crutcher !!!
Oct-2024
Dr. Crutcher is professional, kind and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.
Oct-2024
Expert in his field. Professional, friendly, excellent team - that Dr. Crutcher has organized. Raises confidence level of patients. Great communication - both in being able to ask questions on the phone - where one will get an answer from someone on Dr. Crutcher's team AND Clear written communication which explains things and directs patients in right direction. Thank you!
Oct-2024
It had my right hip replaced by Dr Crutcher 8 years ago and it has been excellent. I am so grateful for him. Thank you.
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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Super nice Doc! Dang good reputation as well! Looking forward to my new body parts!!
An old friend who has helped me many times with a hip that has required his expertise. Excellent work on a very difficult problem
I am so glad I have this doctor. He is very knowledgable and I feel so relaxed with him that it helps take away any anxiety. He listens even though he probably has heard those silly little questions over and over, he takes the time with you and just makes you feel better.
Great bedside manner knowledgeable and inspires confidence
Caring and competent. My new knee is a mirical.
Non better
Caring listener , who gave me options for injured knee. Had great experience w/ my total hip & knee rplacements w/ him in the past. I crutch for Crutcher !!!
Dr. Crutcher is professional, kind and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.
Expert in his field. Professional, friendly, excellent team - that Dr. Crutcher has organized. Raises confidence level of patients. Great communication - both in being able to ask questions on the phone - where one will get an answer from someone on Dr. Crutcher's team AND Clear written communication which explains things and directs patients in right direction. Thank you!
It had my right hip replaced by Dr Crutcher 8 years ago and it has been excellent. I am so grateful for him. Thank you.