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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Listened to my concerns and conducted a thorough exam. Diagnosis was right on
May-2025
Knowledgeable. Good listener. Helpful to understand process and options.
May-2025
As Awesome, caring, genuine, attentive & kind as he was 15 yrs ago when he did my rt hip replacement. This surgery is fir the left hip- which he accurately predicted I'd need 15 yrs ago to the month.
Pretty cool, huh?
May-2025
Very personable in the office while explaining xrays, procedures, and surgical outcomes in a easy to understand manner and answering all questions.
May-2025
Dr. CRUTCHER is all business. He evaluates quickly, concisely and gives you all the possible options for your issue. I always leave my appointment knowing what I need to do.
May-2025
He is without a doubt one of the premier ortho surgeons in the NW. He is kind and caring with a very friendly staff. I am so fortunate to have had Dr. Crutcher be my surgeon for two hip and two knee surgies.
May-2025
I waited 6 months for my appointment and I was very disappointed. He spent about 10 minutes and did not discuss surgery. I didn’t want a drug prescription, I wanted a solution for my knee!
May-2025
Always professional, knowledgeable and willing to listen to my thoughts about my health.
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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Listened to my concerns and conducted a thorough exam. Diagnosis was right on
Knowledgeable. Good listener. Helpful to understand process and options.
As Awesome, caring, genuine, attentive & kind as he was 15 yrs ago when he did my rt hip replacement. This surgery is fir the left hip- which he accurately predicted I'd need 15 yrs ago to the month. Pretty cool, huh?
Very personable in the office while explaining xrays, procedures, and surgical outcomes in a easy to understand manner and answering all questions.
Dr. CRUTCHER is all business. He evaluates quickly, concisely and gives you all the possible options for your issue. I always leave my appointment knowing what I need to do.
He is without a doubt one of the premier ortho surgeons in the NW. He is kind and caring with a very friendly staff. I am so fortunate to have had Dr. Crutcher be my surgeon for two hip and two knee surgies.
I waited 6 months for my appointment and I was very disappointed. He spent about 10 minutes and did not discuss surgery. I didn’t want a drug prescription, I wanted a solution for my knee!
Always professional, knowledgeable and willing to listen to my thoughts about my health.
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