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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In formative, clear in recommendation and very personable
(2 days ago)
Jan-2026
Outstanding!
(2 days ago)
Jan-2026
Outstanding! Kind, compassionate, dedicated! I feel fortunate to have found him.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very thorough, professional, kind and a true expert
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Top doctor. Will have him do other knee !
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Quick and positive feedback and recommendations
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent surgeon.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He was his usual awesome doctor self!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He was very thorough. Both my Wife and I liked him and look forward to seeing him when needed.
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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In formative, clear in recommendation and very personable
Outstanding!
Outstanding! Kind, compassionate, dedicated! I feel fortunate to have found him.
Very thorough, professional, kind and a true expert
Top doctor. Will have him do other knee !
Quick and positive feedback and recommendations
Excellent surgeon.
He was his usual awesome doctor self!
He was very thorough. Both my Wife and I liked him and look forward to seeing him when needed.
Everyone was so helpful and positive